The Fake Newspaper in The Truman Show — The Truman Show (1998)
The newspapers surrounding Truman are filled with strange little details, including headlines and advertisements that quietly reinforce the fact that his entire world has been constructed around keeping the television illusion intact.
E.T. Watches a Star Wars Movie — E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982)
When E.T. visits Halloween night, he spots a child dressed as Yoda and reacts as if he recognizes him, creating a playful connection between Spielberg’s movie and the Star Wars universe.
The Number 42 — The Shining (1980)
The number 42 appears in several places throughout The Shining, including Danny’s sweater and the room number 237, with some fans interpreting the repeated numbers as deliberate references hidden within Kubrick’s famously detail heavy production.
The Background Character in Fight Club — Fight Club (1999)
Tyler Durden appears in several frames before the audience is supposed to understand his connection to the narrator, including incredibly brief flashes that most viewers will never notice during a first viewing.
The Umbrella Corporation Logo — Resident Evil (2002)
The Umbrella Corporation’s logo is scattered throughout the film’s environments, appearing on equipment, clothing, and other objects as a constant visual reminder of the company behind the disaster.
The Luxo Lamp Appears in Monsters, Inc. — Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Pixar’s little desk lamp makes another appearance through the company’s visual language, with familiar studio symbols repeatedly tucked into the backgrounds for viewers who know where to look.
