New York City mayor Bill de Blasio called him «great,» and in a possible nod to the close race for the State Senate majority, said, «What we have started in 2014 will be even greater in 2016, here and across the country.» (politico.com)
Likewise there is a reference to Get Carter in the beach scene, and the inadvertent carnage Ed creates on the film set is a possible nod to Animal House. (rottentomatoes.com)
Nominations expected across the board for Picture, Director, Screenplay, Best Supporting Actress (or lead) for Patricia Arquette, a possible nod for Ellar Coltrane in lead actor, editing. (awardsdaily.com)