You may still think the books were better, but these movies definitely put the work in.
, Hazel has a poster on her wall for the Hectic Glow, a fictional band referenced throughout the John Green novel on which the film is based., Green explains that the band name is a reference to a Henry David Thoreau quote about disease, specifically"the hectic glow of consumption," or what's today known as tuberculosis. Apparently, Green originally wanted to name the novel, but decided not to because"A. it wasn’t the right title for the book, and B.
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanthat he added references to his Mexican heritage throughout the film. For instance, you can spot skulls in the background in some shots, like this one in the candy store Honeydukes. This is an homage to the Day of the Dead.Additionally, the fountain in the courtyard of Hogwarts features statues of eagles with snakes in their beaks. The same motif can be found on the Mexican flag.