American Beauty (1999)

While Dave (Kick-Ass) is narrating the events that are unfolding, he says that while it may seem that just because he is speaking, it doesn't mean that everything turns out OK for him, mentioning the movie 'American Beauty' as an example of the main character narrating, but not making it out unharmed.

Amanda, Vince's new agent, tells Vince and Eric that she has a script for 'The Glimpses of the Moon' a film adaptation of the Edith Wharton book of the same name. Eric asks if Scorsese is directing the film. Amanda says no, but Sam Mendes is directing. Vince responds saying "Oh, Sam. I loved 'American Beauty'.".

While Peter is in the bleachers at Chris' basketball game, he complains that he's hungry and wants to leave. Lois tells him to think of something else. Peter focuses on the head cheerleader, who does a seductive dance, unzipping her sweater to reveal fried chicken floating out - Peter's dream. The scene is a parody of the film 'American Beauty'.