NYC In The Movies
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New York Noir IN LA: The Filming Locations of Pickup on South Street
Whenever I watch an old movie that was shot on location, it’s really hard to stop the location scout side of my brain from constantly trying to figure out how people did my job 70+ years ago. Here’s an example from a 1953 noir called Pickup on South Street…. And here’s what goes on in…
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The NYC Filming Locations of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (The Good One)
Before you cast a disparaging eye on the movie I’ve chosen for this week’s then-and-now look, I’d like to tell you three things about the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie that you probably don’t know. 1) The movie was edited by Sally Menke. Don’t recognize her name? Menke has edited every single film by…
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The New York Filming Locations of The Godfather, Then and Now
On March 29, 1971, The Godfather, considered by many to be one of the greatest films ever made, began principal photography in New York City. Because the film is a period piece, The Godfather actually presents a fascinating record of what 1940s-era New York City locations still existed in the early-1970s. Sadly, many of them…
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The Complete Guide To New York City Horror Movies!
Looking for something spooky to watch this Halloween? Why not pick a horror movie set in New York! Longtime Scouting NY readers know I’ve been writing and revising this list for the past five years. While some of these might skirt the boundaries of the horror genre, my main requirement was simply that they’d feel…