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'stole' movie poster from Mann's 'Thief'


almost exactly. way to be original, fellas.

http://www.impawards.com/1981/posters/thief.jpg

http://www.postergeek.com/albums/userpics/poster_street-thief.jpg

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Didn't you think that was intentional? As soon as I saw the new poster and the title, I grinned, thinking they were going for it on purpose. Given the similarity of the titles and themes, and how popular Mann's film was, I assume they were talking to film buffs with that one.

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NOUN [SINGULAR/UNCOUNTABLE] /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/

pay tribute/homage to someone
something that someone does or says in order to show respect or admiration
pay homage to: a memorial to pay homage to the victims

a. a way of showing respect to an artist, writer, musician, etc. by using their style or ideas in your own work

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