The pottery class instructor says, "I will tolerate no re-creating, whether it's ironic or sincere, of the Patrick Swayze/Demi Moore pottery scene in 'Ghost.'"
When Pierce falls overboard and is "left behind" to save the ship, the scene spoofs the scene in Master and Commander where the crew release the wreckage of the mizzen mast letting William Warley behind to save the ship, with a similar musical score.