Movies with New York venues

[jumptheshadow]

I need some help from you film buffs out there...

I would like to compile a list of films that are based in New York or that have a New York theme. The goal is to eventually screen the films for international students here in New York. Our students are 18 to 40 and are very interested in New York culture, pop culture, design, architecture, art and history. They are all over the spectrum in terms of the types of films they like (comedy, drama, independent, thrillers, etc.). It would be great if they could view some of the films then visit the landmarks or neighborhoods in the films.

So -- any suggestions?

[Throd]

1. Last Exit to Brooklyn

A great movie, but not a "feel good" flick.

[hedgehog]

2. It would be great if you can track down the film they ran at the Oscars

back in 2002. It had clips from dozens of New York City films and was a wonderful tribute to the city. DOes anyone know if that piece is floating around anywhere, like on You Tube?

[malta blue]

3. Here are a few...

Kids

The Pope of Greenwich Village

Gangs of New York great for the historical perspective...they can go to the bowery district

Coming to America :rofl: it still makes me laugh

[Blue_Tires]

4. French Connection!

[wildhorses]

5. any Woody Allen flick...

also: The King Fisherman with Jeff Bridges and Robin Williams and Mercedes Ruhl

I think that was the name of it:shrug:

[Guava Jelly]

7. damn you beat me

:)

[Guava Jelly]

6. Almost every Woody Allen movie

:)

[wildhorses]

8. GMTA....

:hi:

[Guava Jelly]

9. I guess so

:hi:

[terrya]

10. Two from Scorcese:

"Mean Streets"

"Gangs of New York" (takes place in the 19th century)

[wildhorses]

11. Diners, Saturday Night Fever, Looking for Mr. Goodbar

also, Sweet November: the original NOT the crappy remake...

[wildhorses]

12. Breakfast At Tiffany's

[kwassa]

13. Mr. Smith Goes To Washington