 Michael 's screenplay is a parody of secret agent films , most notably the James Bond franchise . In Michael 's screenplay , his love interest is named Catherine Zeta @-@ Jones . The name of Michael 's movie has been referenced several other times through the series . In the third season episode " Product Recall " , Michael frantically states that , due to the amount of angry customers , the office has been " put at Threat Level Midnight . " Michael 's screenplay was eventually turned into a home movie , and is viewed by the entire office in the seventh season episode " Threat Level Midnight . " 
