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...
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Oct 21, 20182 min read
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...
Oct 20, 20184 min read
Location, Location, Long Beach!
The history of movies and television shows filmed in Long Beach is as extensive as it is storied, and for the last 30-plus years, Long...
Oct 15, 20182 min read
A Graveyard Full of Life
The 1999 murder mystery “8MM,” starring Nicolas Cage, has a scene set in Sunnyside Cemetery, located on 1095 E. Willow St. in Long Beach....
Oct 14, 20182 min read
Transforming Long Beach into a Movie Set
When two races of robots descend upon Earth, war and massive destruction break out in the film series, “Transformers.” It is up to Sam...
Oct 7, 20182 min read
A “Smart” Location for a Film Shoot
From our August 2018 magazine: In the 2008 film “Get Smart,” Steve Carell plays awkward Control Agent 86, aka, Maxwell Smart. Smart and...
Oct 6, 20183 min read
Bruins and the Chipmunks
From our August 2018 magazine: Starring Justin Long, Jason Lee and David Cross, the 2009 film “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel”...
Oct 5, 20182 min read
Capturing the Queen
From our August 2018 magazine: The 1998 film “The Parent Trap,” starring Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, and Natasha Richardson, opens on...
Oct 1, 20183 min read
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...
Sep 24, 20183 min read
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)...
Sep 22, 20182 min read
A Fairytale Location for a Movie
From our August 2018 Magazine Issue: Sitting at the counter at George’s 50s Diner on Atlantic Avenue one day, 908 resident Sylvia...
Sep 9, 20183 min read
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...
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