Film scholar Yaron Baruch has just posted Seinfeld and its Movie References.

This is a fantastic side-by-side comparison of famous movie scenes are their recreation in the TV sitcom Seinfeld.

Some of you may be wondering, isn’t that illegal?

In the U.S., this use might be permitted under Fair Use provisions.

In Canada, this use might be permitted under Fair Dealing provisions.

For all we know, they may have secured permission from the original copyright holders to adapt their work.

My take: the clips with Newman (Wayne Knight) in both the original and the episode are brilliant! btw, Yaron has also done Community and its Movie References Side by Side.