- Reviewed.
"Siskel & Ebert" The Best Films of 1997 (TV Episode 1998)
Ebert's #3 pick.The 55th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV Special 1998)
clipsMystery Science Theater 3000: Academy of Robots' Choice Awards Special (TV Special 1998)
features clips from this filmThe 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special 1998)
Nominated for "Best Supporting Actor," "Best Supporting Actress" and "Best Original Screenplay."
Michael Penn: Try (Music Video 1997)
The assistant wears a jacket that says "Angels Live In My Town," a reference to the first Brock Landers film. Fittingly enough, all the people who worked on this video also worked on Boogie Nights.Orgazmo (1997)
Both films allude to adult film industry, the filmmaking process and stars of porn."Extreme Ghostbusters" The Infernal Machine (TV Episode 1997)
Eduardo refers to Garrett as 'Rollerboy'.- Still is shown in the "Now in Theaters" bumper. Two thumbs up.
"Saturday Night Live" Jon Lovitz/Jane's Addiction (TV Episode 1997)
Mentioned on Weekend Update as well as the Robin Byrd Show.
On the Waterfront (1954)
Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
One of the musical refrains that is continually repeated throughout 'Sweet Smell of Success' is heard nearly note for note in Boogie Nights.Touch of Evil (1958)
The opening scene is a three-minute length shot through a bar, presenting all the main characters of the film.I Am Cuba (1964)
The scene in which a young woman is followed into the pool by a camera is an homage to a similar scene in Soy Cuba.Chafed Elbows (1966)
The character Floyd Gondolli's name is taken from this film. Director Robert Downey, Sr. is also featured in a small role.
The Dirk Diggler Story (Short 1988)
Fallout 2: A Post-Nuclear Role-Playing Game (Video Game 1998)
After you become a porn star in New Reno the screen tell you "You have become a star. A big bright shining star." which is a spoof of the last line from Boogie Nights.Private Dicks: Men Exposed (TV Movie 1999)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
"Drawn Together" Little Orphan Hero (TV Episode 2005)
Captain Hero's mom rips down his posters while he's crying, "Please, don't be mean to me. I'm going to be somebody."
Ed Wood (1994)
Jack Horner says the line "This is the one. This is the one I'll be remembered for", referencing one of his films. The same line is spoken by Ed at the premiere of his movie "Plan 9 From Outer Space."