Today in Movie Culture: 'SNL' Parodies 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' Honest Posters for Oscar Nominees and More

By Christopher Campbell

Here are a bunch of little bites to satisfy your hunger for movie culture:

Oscar Movie Parodies of the Day:

The Shiznit made an honest poster for The Big Short, seen below. Find more redone posters for this year’s big Oscar nominees at Uproxx.

Movie Mashup of the Day:

On Saturday Night Live, Adam Driver reprised his role as Kylo Ren for an hilarious sketch mashing Star Wars: The Force Awakens and the reality show Undercover Boss:

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Fan-Made Fashions of the Day:

Fashion illustrator Guillermo Meraz came up with some interesting haute couture outfits inspired by Star Wars characters. See more at Design Taxi.

Fan Theory of the Day:

Wouldn’t destroying the Death Star in Star Wars (and Return of the Jedi) have caused an economic crisis? The Film Theorists explore the theory:

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Cosplay of the Day:

Writer Emily Rose has a daughter who loves Rey so much, she’s constantly in cosplay and just received a hand-painted Star Wars mural from her mother:

Well that didn’t take long at all. Rey is reading Star Wars stories to Rey. pic.twitter.com/0JuN92QL6h

— Exorcising Emily (@exorcisingemily) January 16, 2016

Classic Cartoon of the Day:

Today is the 85th anniversary of the classic animated short Red Riding Hood, which is notable for its blatant rip-off of Walt Disney‘s Minnie Mouse. Watch the cartoon below.

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Alternate Universe Movie of the Day:

Here’s a trailer for Saving Private Ryan if Quentin Tarantino directed it:

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Supercut of the Day:

If you grew up in the 1980s, you’re going to love this creative montage of all your favorite movies (via One Perfect Shot):

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Celebrity Impersonator of the Day:

Ross Marquand might just be the most prolific celebrity impersonator since Rich Little, as you can see with his impressions of George Clooney, Brad Pitt and many others:

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Classic Trailer of the Day:

This week is the 15th anniversary of Donnie Darko premiering at the Sundance Film Festival. Watch the original trailer for the sci-fi film below.

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