Most film directors have been influenced by other directors and films. Many movies contain scenes that quote an earlier film. A few directors repeatedly quote specific scenes or shots, paying homage to favorite films and directors. A notable example is Brian DePalma, who made a career of borrowing from the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock certainly had his influences, but I don't recall him ever directly quoting other films. Recently, however, I noticed a visual connecti

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