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One of the wanted posters calls for the apprehension of Edwin Porter for train robbery. Edwin Porter was the filmmaker who directed The Great Train Robbery.
In the screenplay, one of Django's outfits is said to make him look like Little Lord Fauntleroy.
The word "Mississippi" scrolls across the screen in caps in an allusion to the 1939 classic, which had a quite different vision of the pre-Civil War South.
The shot of the hooded raiders cresting the hill on horseback mirrors the famous shot from "Seven Samurai".
In the screenplay, Tarantino describes one of Django's outfits as a little like Elvis in Flaming Star and Little Joe Cartwrigth from Bonanza.
The title of the movie is adapted from this Italian film.
In the screenplay, Tarantino describes one of Django's outfits as a little like Elvis in Flaming Star and Little Joe Cartwrigth from Bonanza.
Django appearing through the smoke after the dynamite explodes mimics Eastwood doing the same
An official still from the film features the "Minnesota Clay Saloon."
Amber Tamblyn plays the character "Daughter of a Son of a Gunfighter"; her real-life father, Russ Tamblyn, played the title role in the film Son of a Gunfighter.
The opening song is the same song which opens the original movie Django both tunes sung by Rocky Roberts
Stephen's interrupted final line references the final line of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly."
"Minacciosamente Lontano", "Un Monumento", and "Dopo la Congiura" from "Hellbenders" are heard in the film.
"I Giorni dell'Ira" from "Day of Anger" is heard in the film.
The bullet going through the flower corsage mimics a similar scene in Sergio Corbucci's spaghetti western Il Mercenario. Corbucci also directed the 1966 film Django. Ennio Morricone's theme in "Il mercenario" arena scene was also used by Tarantino in the soundtrack of "Inglorious Basterds".
Django's shooting practice in the snow is a direct reference to Silence's target practice and Tarantino has said that Corbucci's wintery western is a key influence of Django Unchained.
Django and Schultz slowly coming into focus as Stephen watches the arrive at Candyland is like Frank in the flashback
"The Braying Mule" and "Sister Sara's Theme" from "Two Mules for Sister Sara" are heard in the film.
Richie Havens' version of "Freedom" performed at Woodstock is heard in the film.
"The Big Risk" from "Hornets' Nest" is heard in the film.
"Rito Finale" and "Norme con Ironie" from "Violent City" are heard in the film.
"Trinity Titoli" from "My Name Is Trinity" is heard in the film.
"Lo Chiamavano King" from "His Name Was King" is heard in the film.
Broomhilda's last name is von Shaft - a direct ancestor of the 1970's blaxploitation character Shaft, according to Tarantino. Samuel L. Jackson, from this film, also starred in the 2000 remake of the film.
Candyland exploding
Dr. King Schultz is having flashbacks of violence while listening to Beethoven, and it causes him to become upset
Jim Croce's "I Got a Name", the theme from "Hero" is heard in the film.
The subplot about "Mandingo fighting" is inspired by this film, which Tarantino has cited as an influence.
When Django reunites with Broomhilda, his hatted figure casts a big shadow on the backgroud wall. Similar to when Indy arrives in Marions bar in Nepal
"Nicaragua" from "Under Fire" is heard in the film when Calvin Candie and his men arrive at Candyland.
Similar shots of chain gangs in deserts.
Referenced in
Jay says that Don Johnson from the film will be on tomorrow
Referenced in Jamie Foxx's opening monologue
Referenced on "What Up with That?"
Jay mentions that the film's director Quentin Tarantino will be on tomorrow
Bill Maher says ironically that President Obama will be "Django Unchained" in his second term
Mentioned in dialogue
the film of this episode's topic.
Jeff talks about film.
D.L. Hughley says that he saw the film
On Weekend Update, Anthony Crispino makes a reference to a film called "Django & Cash."
W. Kameau Bell asks David Alan Grier about film
Mark says, "Please don't hire Jamie Foxx to kill me!" He then references the film.
mentioned by Tosh
a man mentions that he has seen the film
Eli Roth says he was happy Quentin Tarantino won an Oscar for writing the film
Chelsea mentions the movie by name.
Brad Paisley mentions that the film dealt with race
movie is reviewed
Shawn introduces Gus as "Django Unchained."
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trailer shown
The film was referenced; the trailer was shown.
Don Johnson introduces a clip from his film
Kerry Washington introduces a clip from her film
Quentin Tarantino introduces a clip from his film
Jamie Foxx introduces a clip from his film
movie is reviewed
Movie reviewed in this episode.
says he has yet to see this
Nominee clips.
Movie is reviewed.
The film was reviewed.
Clips shown.
Clips shown in a segment looking at significant movies released during the southern summer break.
Nomination presentation for best picture, supporting actor, cinematography, sound editing, original screenplay.
Movies of 2012 presentation.
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Spoofed in the "New Tarantino Movie" digital short