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We Break Down (Most of) the Film References in ‘Nope’
FILM ON FILM
From an instantly iconic homage to “Akira” to myriad nods at Spielberg, Jordan Peele’s latest movie is a collage of cinematic history.
Coleman Spilde
Entertainment Critic
Published
Jul. 22 2022
11:22PM EDT
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Best/Universal/Toho/Everett
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