Movie connections for
I'm Not There. (2007)

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References

Nightmare Alley (1947)
 -  The carnival shots are direct replicas of the carnival in this classic Film Noir that inspired Dylan's own "Ballad of a Thin Man," in particular the verse about the "geek"...later shots particularly in the "Mr. Jones" (Bruce Greenwood) sequence, set to Ballad of a Thin Man, replicate Tyrone Power's descent into madness and eventual "Geekdom".
8½ (1963)
 -  scenes with Jude Quinn, several people talking to the camera, and specifically the shot in which he floats in the air yet is tethered by a rope
Persona (1966)
 -  A tarantula walks across a white screen in the beginning of Bergman's Persona. The same shot is used in I'm Not There, but in reference to Dylan's book.
Dont Look Back (1967)
 -  Jude Quinn scenes recreate events from this film
Serpico (1973)
 -  A movie poster appears on the wall behind the characters.

Referenced in

"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-24)" (2008)
 -  Clips of Heath Ledger promoting this film are shown.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-25)" (2008)
 -  Heath Ledger is shown promoting this film in archival footage.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-01-31)" (2008)
 -  Archive footage of Heath Ledger promoting this film is featured.

Featured in

"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-11-24)" (2007)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Best of 2007" (2007)
 -  #4 on Scott's list.
"A Current Affair: Heath Ledger Special" (2008)
 -  Clips shown.
14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Nominee clips.

Spoofs

A Hard Day's Night (1964)
 -  Jude Quinn rolling around on a hill with the Beatles, and the Beatles then being chased by a mob of fans
The Graduate (1967)
 -  In the small town, a midget dressed as a bellboy greets Billy, calling him Mr. Gladstone.

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