Intertextuality the relationship between texts,

This is when one film references another film.

QUESTIONS to consider: 1. Why do filmmakers do this? 2. What effect can it have on an audience?3. Can you think of any other examples of intertextuality? Why have they been used? 4. Present some other examples to the class and discuss reasons for their use and what

effect it could have on an audience.

Below are some examples of intertextuality.

Back to the Future Part II references Back to the FutureThe movie pays homage to itself in the scene where Marty looks into the window of the antique store, both his jean jacket and the JVC camera from the first film are seen among the items being sold.

Big Hero 6 references Frozen

A statue of Prince Hans is destroyed during the training scene at Fred’s house.

Fight Club references Seven Years In Tibet

Brad Pitt’s film Seven Years In Tibet is on the movie marquee in a background scene in Fight Club.

Toy Story 3 references WALL•E

Buzz Lightyear is powered by Buy n Large batteries, which is the same company that eventually takes over the world in WALL•E.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory references Batman

Charlie’s father works at a toothpaste factory that makes Smilex toothpaste, which is the same name of the chemical the Joker tries to kill the people of Gotham in Batman.