Homage-a brief definition

Homage: a reference within a creative work to someone who greatly influenced the artist would be homage. It is typically used to denote a reference in a work of art or literature to another, at least somewhat widely known, work. In literature and film, homage is similar to allusion, except that whereas allusion merely refers to another work, homage typically repeats a recognizable scene or stylistic element from the other work. Homage can be similar to parody, except that parody typically exaggerates characteristics of target works for comedic effect.(wikipedia)

Excellent examples on this blog are the Death Proof trailer (Quentin Tarantino) and the Beastie Boys video (Sabotage) by Spike Jonze.

Quentin Tarantino-Death Proof trailer

Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof is a cross between pure Grindhouse carsploitation and a Russ Meyer babe-fest. The Vanishing Point trailer (1971 directed by Richard C. Sarafian)is included as a reference point). Vanishing Point was also the inspiration for Primal Scream's 1997 album of the same name. Homage? Pastiche? Postmodernism?

The girls of Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965 Russ Meyer)

Beastie Boys-Sabotage & Starsky and Hutch opening credits

The 1994 video for the track Sabotage by the Beastie Boys is essentially a homage to 1970's U.S. cop shows. A fine example is included for your viewing delight. Starsky and Hutch was a top rated tv show in the 1970's. Both David Soul and Paul Michael Glazer were international stars, David Soul even managed two number one singles in the UK.