Homage vs pastiche, the main differences

Question

I want to ensure I’m using this term correctly if reviewing episodes of TV shows or movies.

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Answer 1

Pastiche apes the style and is more generalised than an homage which tends to be more overt, like a retelling.

V for Vendetta pays homage to 1984.

Stranger Things is a pastiche of 80’s film and tv.