y the last man pop-culture references
by e_t_a_akinci | created - 07 Feb 2023 | updated - 23 Feb 2023 | PublicBook 1: 1-8
Book 2: 9-38
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcadia_(play)
after 24 before 25
"Reach for the sky, pardners"
after 30 before 31
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Organization_17_November
after 31 before 32
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
The Day of the Locust
after 31 before 32
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merman
after 32 before 33
"You think you discovered my rosebud or something?"
after 32 before 33
https://youtu.be/oMeulTWdqiY
after 33 before 34
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_bobbing
after 33 before 34
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_McVeigh
after 36 before 37
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Ridge
after 36 before 37
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinéad_O%27Connor
after 36 before 37
https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/type0122e.html
after 37 before 38
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray%27s_Pizza
after 37 before 38
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ska
after 38 before 39
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1. The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)
R | 139 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
An alien must pose as a human to save his dying planet, but a woman and greed of other men create complications.
Director: Nicolas Roeg | Stars: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark, Buck Henry
Votes: 28,687 | Gross: $0.10M
and lyrics from "Fame" by Bowie are quoted.
2. The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Widower Sheriff Andy Taylor, and his son Opie, live with Andy's Aunt Bee in Mayberry, North Carolina. With virtually no crimes to solve, most of Andy's time is spent philosophizing and calming down his cousin Deputy Barney Fife.
Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 17,011
not directly mentioned but "Mayberry" is used to describe a small town.
3. Mayberry R.F.D. (1968–1971)
30 min | Comedy, Family
The further misadventures of the citizens of Mayberry.
Stars: Ken Berry, George Lindsey, Jack Dodson, Paul Hartman
Votes: 837
not directly mentioned but "Mayberry" is used to describe a small town.
4. Return to Mayberry (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
After being away for awhile, Andy Taylor returns home to Mayberry to visit Opie, now an expectant father. While there, he ends up helping Barney Fife mount a campaign for Sheriff.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Jim Nabors
Votes: 1,162
not directly mentioned but "Mayberry" is used to describe a small town.
5. The Outsiders (1983)
PG | 91 min | Crime, Drama
In a small Oklahoma town in 1964, the rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers and the rich Socs, heats up when one gang member accidentally kills a member of the other.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze
Votes: 97,666 | Gross: $25.60M
not directly mentioned but "Ponyboy" is used to describe a character.
6. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family, Romance
The life and adventures of the Ingalls family in the nineteenth century American Midwest.
Stars: Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush
Votes: 26,923
7. High Noon (1952)
PG | 85 min | Drama, Thriller, Western
A town Marshal, despite the disagreements of his newlywed bride and the townspeople around him, must face a gang of deadly killers alone at "high noon" when the gang leader, an outlaw he "sent up" years ago, arrives on the noon train.
Director: Fred Zinnemann | Stars: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Thomas Mitchell, Lloyd Bridges
Votes: 110,249 | Gross: $9.45M
8. Chinatown (1974)
R | 130 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A private detective hired to expose an adulterer in 1930s Los Angeles finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption, and murder.
Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez
Votes: 350,100
9. Preacher (2016–2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After a supernatural event at his church, a preacher enlists the help of a vampire and his ex to find God.
Stars: Dominic Cooper, Joe Gilgun, Ruth Negga, Ian Colletti
Votes: 80,902
Although the tv series or the comics aren't mentioned, Yorick has a "FUCK COMMUNISM" lighter from the comics.
10. Star Trek (1966–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In the 23rd Century, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise explore the galaxy and defend the United Federation of Planets.
Stars: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 93,003
Yorick calls Natalya "a friendly Russian" like Ensign Chekov
11. The Outer Limits (1995–2002)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A modern revival of the classic science fiction horror anthology show The Outer Limits (1963). Episodes often have twist-endings and involve aliens. Sometimes, a story from one episode continues in a later episode.
Stars: Kevin Conway, Alex Diakun, Eric Schneider, Garvin Cross
Votes: 13,787
12. E.T. (1982)
PG | 115 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote, Dee Wallace
Votes: 437,854 | Gross: $435.11M
the movie isn't explicitly referenced but knowing Yorick, he was probably thinking of this movie when he called the equipment Heather and Heidi uses "E.T. gear". Also this is my list and I don't needing additional motivation to include E.T.
13. The Little Rascals (1994)
PG | 82 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Alfalfa is wooing Darla and his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage the relationship.
Director: Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes, Kevin Jamal Woods
Votes: 56,252 | Gross: $52.13M
"The He-Man Woman Hater's Club" is mentioned, along with the movie itself. Yorick essentially has to explain his own reference.
14. Smallville (2001–2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young Clark Kent struggles to find his place in the world as he learns to harness his alien powers for good and deals with the typical troubles of teenage life in Smallville, Kansas.
Stars: Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, Kristin Kreuk
Votes: 138,196
not directly referenced but "Smallville" is used to describe a place. With that said, Yorick was probably thinking of the comics when he made the comment, instead of the TV show here.
15. Y2K (1999 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 93 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
It's millennium eve. At the stroke of midnight the Y2K computer bug kicks in, causing widespread chaos in the US.
Director: Dick Lowry | Stars: Ken Olin, Joe Morton, Kate Vernon, Lauren Tom
Votes: 425
this hot garbage of a movie isn't referenced but the whole thing is so ridiculous I had to include it somehow.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Year_2000_problem
16. Sesame Street (1969– )
TV-Y | 55 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants, human and muppet, teach preschool subjects with comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 15,389
According to Yorick, Cookie Monster speaks better English than Natalya.
17. G.I. Jane (1997)
R | 125 min | Action, Drama, War
Lt. Jordan, a US Navy topographic analyst, joins the US Navy Special Warfare Group and struggles to prove her worth in a unit dominated by men. But a cynical woman Texan senator has sold her out.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft, Jason Beghe
Votes: 87,073 | Gross: $48.17M
well, Yorick calls Alter "G.I. Jane" and I know that doesn't mean he's thinking of the movie specifically. Once again this is my list and I don't need additional motivation to include Demi Moore with a buzzcut.
18. The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc (1999)
R | 148 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
A young girl receives a vision that drives her to rid France of its oppressors.
Director: Luc Besson | Stars: Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Rab Affleck, Stéphane Algoud
Votes: 69,728 | Gross: $14.28M
ehh this is a judgment call
Yorick calls 355 "Joan of Arc"
19. A Few Good Men (1992)
R | 138 min | Drama, Thriller
Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon
Votes: 287,612 | Gross: $141.34M
20. Annie (1982)
PG | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
A spunky young orphan is taken in by a rich eccentric, much to the chagrin of the cantankerous woman who runs the orphanage.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Aileen Quinn, Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Ann Reinking
Votes: 49,552 | Gross: $57.06M
another judgment call
21. As the World Turns (1956–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The focus in on the upper class Hughes and Stewart families plus their tribulations in Midwest Oakdale. The Stewarts fade away eventually to be replaced by the rural Snyders and wealthy Lucinda Walsh with her many intrigues.
Stars: Elizabeth Hubbard, Jon Hensley, Ellen Dolan, Colleen Zenk
Votes: 2,279
22. The Pirates of Penzance (1983)
G | 112 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
After a young man leaves a band of pirates, hilarity ensues.
Director: Wilford Leach | Stars: Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, George Rose
Votes: 3,907 | Gross: $0.69M
the movie isn't referenced but the "Fish & Bicycle Traveling Theater Troupe" is seen practicing this play/opera.
Also: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/a_woman_without_a_man_is_like_a_fish_without_a_bicycle
23. Moulin Rouge! (2001)
PG-13 | 127 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
A poor Bohemian poet in 1890s Paris falls for a beautiful courtesan and nightclub star coveted by a jealous duke.
Director: Baz Luhrmann | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent
Votes: 299,498 | Gross: $57.39M
24. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
R | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An examination of the machinations behind the scenes at a real estate office.
Director: James Foley | Stars: Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alec Baldwin, Alan Arkin
Votes: 116,335 | Gross: $10.73M
above mentioned troupe also has the original play in their repertoire.
25. Jane (II) (2017)
PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and work of the renowned primatology scientist, Jane Goodall, especially on her research about chimpanzees.
Director: Brett Morgen | Stars: Jane Goodall, Hugo Van Lawick, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick
Votes: 5,668 | Gross: $1.72M
her name is mentioned and I had to include the legend that is Jane Goodall here.
26. Dolittle (2020)
PG | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A physician who can talk to animals embarks on an adventure to find a legendary island with a young apprentice and a crew of strange pets.
Director: Stephen Gaghan | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Jim Broadbent
Votes: 71,399 | Gross: $77.05M
judgment call
27. The Last Man (2008)
120 min | Sci-Fi
The first contemporary adaptation of Mary Shelley's 1826 novel about a twenty-first century pandemic.
Director: James Arnett | Stars: Santiago Craig, Teresa Shade, Julio Garcia, Tom Rogers
Votes: 347
a terrible adaptation of "The Last Man" by Mary Shelley. The book is mentioned.
28. Curious George (2006–2022)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Follows the mischievous adventures of a Monkey by the name of George.
Stars: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Rino Romano, Jim Cummings
Votes: 3,462
this wasn't out when the comics were written but whatever. Ampersand is called "Curious Georgette" by a character, referencing the children's book series.
29. Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948)
Not Rated | 83 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The Wolf Man tries to warn a dimwitted porter that Dracula wants his brain for Frankenstein monster's body.
Directors: Charles Barton, Walter Lantz | Stars: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr., Bela Lugosi
Votes: 19,580 | Gross: $4.80M
this movie isn't explicitly referenced but the comedy duo Abbott and Costello is.
30. Henry V (1989)
PG-13 | 137 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd, James Larkin
Votes: 31,676 | Gross: $10.16M
"St. Crispin's Day Speech" is referenced by Yorick's dad (who happens to be a literature professor) and this movie is a great adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
31. The Godfather (1972)
R | 175 min | Crime, Drama
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Votes: 2,014,449 | Gross: $134.97M
32. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
PG | 102 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz, and embark on a quest with three new friends to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the others' wishes.
Directors: Victor Fleming, King Vidor | Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Votes: 428,915 | Gross: $2.08M
Yorick hallucinates that he is a character from this story.
33. Hamlet (1948)
Approved | 154 min | Drama
Prince Hamlet struggles over whether or not he should kill his uncle, whom he suspects has murdered his father, the former king.
Director: Laurence Olivier | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, John Laurie, Esmond Knight
Votes: 18,411 | Gross: $7.09M
agent 711 misquotes a line from the play:
"Methinks she doth protest..."
34. Hedda Gabler (1962 TV Movie)
75 min | Drama
A scheming woman marries a nice but dimwitted intellectual out of convenience. She hears that her old lover is back in town. She decides to destroy his life, jealous of his love affair with another.
Director: Alex Segal | Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Michael Redgrave, Ralph Richardson, Trevor Howard
Votes: 394
the play is referenced by Yorick
35. War & Peace (2016)
TV-14 | 63 min | Drama, History, Romance
As the Russian conflict with Napoleon reaches its peak, five aristocratic families face the possibility of their lives being changed forever.
Stars: Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Adrian Edmondson
Votes: 26,656
the book is mentioned
36. Mulholland Drive (2001)
R | 147 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
After a car wreck on Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesiac, she and a Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality.
Director: David Lynch | Stars: Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates
Votes: 384,146 | Gross: $7.22M
not the movie but David Lynch is mentioned
37. Dr. No (1962)
PG | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A resourceful British government agent seeks answers in a case involving the disappearance of a colleague and the disruption of the American space program.
Director: Terence Young | Stars: Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Bernard Lee, Joseph Wiseman
Votes: 179,501 | Gross: $16.07M
38. Red Dawn (1984)
PG-13 | 114 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.
Director: John Milius | Stars: Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Charlie Sheen
Votes: 63,143 | Gross: $38.38M
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