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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Long Beach 908 Magazine Online
- Oct 21, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 4 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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 15, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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, 2018
- 2 min
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, 2018
- 3 min
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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