Category Archives: Movie Locations

New York Filming Locations: Sliver (1993)

Posted on December 7, 2012 by tokyofox

In 1993, one year on from ‘Basic Instinct‘, Sharon Stone appeared in another sexual thriller called ‘Sliver‘ where she played Carly Norris; a book editor living in New York City. Having moved into the complex (below) at 211 Madison Avenue at … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by tokyofox

When it comes to certain scenes stealing a movie there’s not too many which are more famous than the fake orgasm scene around the 43 minute mark in 1989’s ‘When Harry Met Sally‘. Following a discussion between the two on … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Black Swan (2010)

Posted on November 13, 2012 by tokyofox

‘Black Swan‘ won many accolades and even though its not my usual type of film I do sometimes make an effort to watch these hyped-up Hollywood award-winning films. The fact that Queen Amidala/Padme (Natalie Portman) from the Star Wars prequels was in … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Ghostbusters (1984)

Posted on October 23, 2012 by tokyofox

The pre-title credits begin with a shot of the marble lion outside the New York Public Library (below) at 455 5th Avenue where the first super-natural experience takes place before Ray Parker Junior’s famous title song (which I did as a … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Spider-Man (2002) & Spider-Man 2 (2004)

Posted on October 19, 2012 by tokyofox

Whilst I did enjoy this years Spider-Man re-boot I do prefer the Sam Raimi directed trilogy from the 2000’s and I particularly like Aunt May and Uncle Ben’s house (below) in Queens.    The nearest station is probably Forest Hills … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Live And Let Die (1973)

Posted on October 4, 2012 by tokyofox

Roger Moore’s first outing as 007 in 1973’s ‘Live And Let Die‘ sees him go to New York arriving 13 minutes in at JFK International Airport in Queens on his mission to investigate the mysterious deaths of several other British … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Batman Forever (1995) & The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by tokyofox

The third and final instalment of the Christopher Nolan Batman movies was filmed in Britain, India and the USA with New York playing its part and it’s there that we start this entry as it’s fair to say that this … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Superman (1978)

Posted on September 22, 2012 by tokyofox

It may not get quite the same hype as Batman or Spider-Man but Superman is arguably the most famous super-hero and one that brings back memories of my early childhood and the last day of school term where we often … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: Coming To America (1988)

Posted on September 19, 2012 by tokyofox

When my family finally caught up with the rest of Britain and got a video recorder in the late 80’s the first film we rented was ‘Coming To America‘ starring Eddie Murphy; a film I still have fond affection for … Continue reading →

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New York Filming Locations: I Am Legend (2007)

Posted on September 10, 2012 by tokyofox

Will Smith plays Robert Neville; a scientist unable to stop a deadly man-made virus spreading which he is immune to and the only human survivor in New York City and perhaps the world. His townhouse is at 11 Washington Square Park … Continue reading →

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