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References
the shot of someone's shattered glasses during a battle; the "moving" lion statues
The scene where Boris and Sonia meet Napoleon, with the bowing and the "It is a greater honour for me," exchange is a reference to when Groucho introduces Mrs Claypool to Gotlieb at the start of the film
Referenced in
Title reference
Gene Siskel contrasts this movie with "Shadows and Fog" (1992).
Boris Grishenko (Alan Cumming) is named after Woody Allen's character in this film (except the surname is spelled with an "i" instead of a "u")
Mike imitates Woody Allen: "He's running through fields of wheat."
Movie is mentioned as an example
Film advertisement is shown in a newspaper.
One of the films on the list
correct response in "The New York Times Movie Reviews" category
Mr. Omar mentions the movie
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "The Usual Gang of Idiots"
Featured in
Clip shown.
Talks about her movie with Woody Allen
Clips are shown
a clip from the film is shown
Spoofs
Dance scene
The wheat scene with towards the end of the film is a direct visual parody of Ingmar Bergman's classic Persona. The juxtaposition of faces is an homage to Bergman's trademark shots.
Spoofed in
Peter waves a mutton joint in front of his face when he flirts with Madeleine.




