The Big Screen Apple: A Hilarious Look at Movies Made in New York City
Ah, New York City. The city that never sleeps... unless it's because you're up all night watching reruns of "Friends" and dreaming of living in a rent-controlled apartment with six roommates (and a monkey). But NYC is more than just cramped apartments and questionable pizza (though, let's be honest, that questionable pizza is pretty darn delicious). It's also a major motion picture hotspot.
We're talking about a city that's been a backdrop to countless films, from gritty crime dramas to heart-warming rom-coms. So, grab a giant soft pretzel (they're a New York staple, fight me), settle in, and get ready for a whistle-stop tour of some of the most iconic movies filmed in the concrete jungle where dreams are... well, hopefully not made of overpriced lattes.
From Gangsters to Ghostbusters: A Genre Grab Bag
New York's like a chameleon, it can be anything you want it to be on screen. Want a gritty crime drama? We got "Taxi Driver" and "Goodfellas" (though maybe don't try to hail a cab after watching those). Feeling romantic? How about "Breakfast at Tiffany's" or "When Harry Met Sally" (because let's face it, everybody's had a "When Harry Met Sally" moment... or ten).
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Superheroes Don't Need Phone Booths, They Have Apartments in Brooklyn
Superhero flicks? New York's got your back (or should we say, your shield?). From the web-slinging adventures of Spider-Man to the Avengers assembling (and causing a fair bit of property damage), the city that never sleeps is always ready for a good superhero showdown.
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Even the Spooks Like the City:
Ghostbusters? Yep. King Kong causing a ruckus on top of the Empire State Building? Absolutely. Apparently, even ghouls and giant apes appreciate a good slice of New York cheesecake (hey, everyone loves a good dessert, right?).
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How to Spot a Movie Filming in NYC (Besides the Giant Camera Crews)
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1. Witness an Improbable Number of Yellow Cabs: Let's face it, in real life catching a cab in New York is like winning the lottery. But if you see a suspicious abundance of yellow cabs clustered around a corner, there's a good chance a movie's being filmed.
2. Spot Streets Lined with Mysterious Metal Boxes: Those aren't just fancy dumpsters, my friend. They're electrical boxes disguised to blend into the scene. Because apparently, even Hollywood can't afford to hide every ugly power line.
3. Hear an Eerie Silence: Filming often requires shutting down streets, which means one thing: peace and quiet! Enjoy it while it lasts, because the second they yell "Cut!", the honking symphony will resume.
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4. Witness Actors Dressed in Outlandish Costumes: If you see a guy in a bathrobe wielding a proton pack, it's not a sign of the apocalypse (hopefully). It probably just means they're filming another Ghostbusters reboot.
5. Look for the Craft Services Table: The ultimate sign? A table laden with snacks and drinks. That, my friend, is the nectar of the film crew gods, and a surefire sign a movie's being made.
So, the next time you're flicking through channels and see a movie set in New York, take a moment to appreciate the city that never sleeps (unless it's because of questionable life choices or a particularly long superhero battle).
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