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CSI: Long Beach?

From our August 2018 magazine: “CSI: Miami” was the world’s most-watched television program for several years—call it the “David Caruso”...

Joining the "Country Club" of Famous Movies

If you’re a fan of Jake Gyllenhaal or dark narratives, chances are you’ve heard of the 2001 cult classic “Donnie Darko.” This film, which...

A “Pleasant” Place for a Movie Shoot

Starring Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon, “Pleasantville” (1998) tells the story of David Wagner (Maguire), a kid obsessed with the...

A Film Layered in Long Beach History

From our August 2018 magazine: The 2007 film “License to Wed” tells the story of an engaged couple from Chicago, Ben and Sadie. Ben (John...

Spotlight: Location Manager Craig Van Gundy

From our August 2018 magazine issue: Craig Van Gundy has brought multiple projects to Long Beach as a location manager, including films...

An Adventurous Film Shoot at the Port

Paramount Pictures’ 1997 film “Face/Off,” starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, pits an FBI special agent named Sean Archer (Travolta)...

Spotlight: Location Manager Patrick Mignano

For Patrick Mignano, Long Beach is more than just home; it’s a place to make movie magic. Learn more about the Long Beach native who is...