References
Describing his house/research facility, Nathan says that there are so many fibre optic leads that you could "lasso the moon".
Nathan mentions this show and Captain Kirk at one point.
Not only is Captain Kirk mentioned, but there are several close parallels to this episode specifically.
The plot is about the creation of female robots. Ava has a selection of floral print dresses to wear, and long floral dresses were a noted costume feature of Stepford.
Referenced in dialogue by Nathan as he asks Caleb "Who you gonna call?" and then describes the film.
The final shots of both films feature a figure framed among reflected figures in a city street into which they abruptly vanish
The shaving foam Caleb uses is the same brand (Barbasol) and can design as the fake can used to transport the stolen dinosaur DNA in Jurassic Park.
Ava bears striking resemblance to the A.I. in Ghost in the Shell. Also, one of the bodies hidden in Nathan's room resembles the body Project 2501 used when it was brought to Section 9.
Similar title, plot and female robot named "Ava".
Referenced in
Movie is reviewed; also mentioned by Danny Leigh when reviewing The Gambler (2014) and Big Hero 6 (2014)
movie is reviewed
Seth and Alicia Vikander talk about her film, and Seth shows stills from the production
Influenced by
Jimmy mentions Oscar Isaac's performance in the film
Mentioned by Jimmy when introducing Alicia Vikander
Seth mentions Oscar Isaac's recent movie
Jimmy comments on Alicia Vikander's recent movie
Dave Vader seems to be shocked that Oscar Isaac is the same actor who portrays Nathan from this film and Poe Dameron.
The female android in Professor Frink's lab is a reference to Ava in the movie "Ex Machina."
Featured in
Footage shown
movie is reviewed
Oscar Isaac introduces a clip from his film
Seth shows a clip from Oscar Isaac's movie
Scene of Alicia Vikander was shown.
Interviews, behind the scenes footage and scenes from the film
Interviews, panel, clips
Clips, Interviews, behind the scenes footage and scenes from the film
movie is reviewed
Footage shown.
Nomination presentation for best female performance.
movie is discussed and analyzed
Spoofed in
Leslie interrupts the surveillance feed to the Newsmen and the interior lighting turns red as she speaks candidly to Jimmy.
XXX parody