The film had a resurgence in popularity during a 1990s disco-culture renaissance, and was referenced inBoogie Nights (1997)andThe Last Days of Disco (1998).Its nominations for director (Vincente Minnelli) and Film Editing were unrewarded.Gene Kelly received an Honorary Award from the Academy the same year, presumably for his contributions to this film - it was presented "in appreciation of his versatility as an actor, singer, director and dancer, and specifically for his brilliant achievements in the art of choreography on film.From a perch high above the city, Spider-Man surveyed New York - and then displayed his miraculous skills, before the credits began.The next morning, the evangelizing Gantry leads the crowd in the singing of a gospel spiritual-song: ("I""m on my way, up to Canaan land").