Watching Movies in their original location

dhans · Dec 1st, 2007, 15:19

Last winter we stayed in Udaipur and watched the 007 Movie Octopussy. It's great being able to turn around and see the location live that's also on film.

I remember having stayed in a hostel in Salzburg where they showed "The sound of Music" every night.

I feel that it has added value and it gives a special feeling to watch a movie in the place where it was filmed.

Anybody have any memories of movies in their original locations?

Hans

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 1st, 2007, 15:21

Mumbaikars do it all the time !! Sometimes we Dilli guys also get lucky !!

rangss · Dec 1st, 2007, 16:33

I watch Telugu (and some Tamil) movies for the same reason...they connect me back to Vizag where most of these movies are shot.

brownboy66 · Dec 1st, 2007, 16:47

not indian - but I've watched the Killing Fields in Cambodia.....and at the moment when the lead character is escaping the Khmer Rouge and slips into a canal full of bodies - a lightning bolt hit the hotel and plunged the hotel in darkness (I swear if I had been a cat I would have been climbing the ceiling).

Aishah · Dec 1st, 2007, 19:18

Often on TV I catch Hindi movies with scenes of my area here - last year we sat on our front verandah watching a film crew and actors shooting for nearly a week up on the chattrees right in front of us. The title of the movie was a well kept secret but I daresay one of these days I will catch glimpses of it! The desert and stone carved buildings are frequently backgrounds to films here - many shooting parties come throughout the year from Mumbai.

bb - I can just imagine that moment! I saw The Killing Fields not so long ago on Star Movies and OMG that particular scene really clutched the emotions.

the opoponax · Dec 1st, 2007, 20:28

I'm a huge fan of New York movies, but I never really thought about this. Very cool!

There are even a few movies made right in my neighborhood, or very close by. Last time I watched Do The Right Thing, I kept trying to do freeze frames to see which street corner it takes place on -- it's about half a mile from my place! Good thing the neighborhood has changed a lot since then...

brownboy66 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 00:33

oh....I forgot another one. Watched all three lord of the rings movies in NZ (the world premiere of the return of the king in wellington was quite a party).....

vireya · Dec 2nd, 2007, 02:39

Salaam Namaste and Chak De India both filmed in Melbourne. I saw each of them in cinemas in Melbourne. The cheers from the mainly Indian audiences when Melbourne appeared on screen were quite amusing!

Lakshmi Bhabi · Dec 2nd, 2007, 02:52

I was in Jaipur visiting the city palace while Aishawara & co. were filming the most recent version of Umrao Jaan. I asked Shabana Azmi if I could take her picture, and she replied, "It is STRICTLY forbidden, but I am willing to say hello to you!" Although I've heard this version of Umrao Jaan is not very good, I am looking forward to watching it to remember the fun we had star-gazing and trying to convince the guards to let us in for a peek.

PeakXV · Dec 2nd, 2007, 02:52

'The Sea Wolves' came on a local cable channel a few years back and the start of it looked good what with Roger Moore, WW2, spies & all - so I decided to watch it. What I wasn't aware of was that it was partially filmed in Goa and when some of the interior scenes in the old secretariat building (Adilshah palace) appeared - a really strong deja vu feeling overcame me, initially, before clueing-in that I had spent many hours waiting, meeting & dining in those very on-location movie set/rooms.

Aishah · Dec 2nd, 2007, 08:01

bb - I watch Lord of the Rings ONLY because of the scenery. I'm not one for fantasy stuff but this is a great way to spot 'where it is now?'!! A real nostalgia trip for me!!!

the opoponax · Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:07

On one of the Lord of the Rings DVD's there's a really interesting documentary about how the art department of the films converted real life locations into the landscape of Middle Earth. A must-see for anyone interested in the New Zealand aspects of the films.

PeakXV · Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:13

Children of a Lesser God was filmed in my hometown and my daily jogging route (for those who saw the now vintage movie) often encircles the school complex used in the shooting of the film.

Shaktipalooza · Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:07

Most of the scenes from "Drugstore Cowboy" where filmed in the neighborhood where I'm currently living.

brownboy66 · Dec 2nd, 2007, 11:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by the opoponax

On one of the Lord of the Rings DVD's there's a really interesting documentary about how the art department of the films converted real life locations into the landscape of Middle Earth. A must-see for anyone interested in the New Zealand aspects of the films.

the company I worked for at the time did a lot of work with the production studio (mostly IT, digital networks, stuff like that). Unfortunately seeing what happened behind the scenes sort of takes the gloss off the movie (not too mention after 4 years of working on it - it was kinda of good to see the back end of it as well)

Dec 1st, 2007, 15:19	#1
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,341	Watching Movies in their original location Last winter we stayed in Udaipur and watched the 007 Movie Octopussy. It's great being able to turn around and see the location live that's also on film. I remember having stayed in a hostel in Salzburg where they showed "The sound of Music" every night. I feel that it has added value and it gives a special feeling to watch a movie in the place where it was filmed. Anybody have any memories of movies in their original locations? Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Dec 1st, 2007, 15:21	#2
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,569	Mumbaikars do it all the time !! Sometimes we Dilli guys also get lucky !! __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Dec 1st, 2007, 16:33	#3
rangss Bulk Carrier Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,827	I watch Telugu (and some Tamil) movies for the same reason...they connect me back to Vizag where most of these movies are shot. __________________ ...and I took the road less travelled.

Dec 1st, 2007, 19:18	#5
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,652	Often on TV I catch Hindi movies with scenes of my area here - last year we sat on our front verandah watching a film crew and actors shooting for nearly a week up on the chattrees right in front of us. The title of the movie was a well kept secret but I daresay one of these days I will catch glimpses of it! The desert and stone carved buildings are frequently backgrounds to films here - many shooting parties come throughout the year from Mumbai. bb - I can just imagine that moment! I saw The Killing Fields not so long ago on Star Movies and OMG that particular scene really clutched the emotions. __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Dec 2nd, 2007, 02:52	#10
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,719	'The Sea Wolves' came on a local cable channel a few years back and the start of it looked good what with Roger Moore, WW2, spies & all - so I decided to watch it. What I wasn't aware of was that it was partially filmed in Goa and when some of the interior scenes in the old secretariat building (Adilshah palace) appeared - a really strong deja vu feeling overcame me, initially, before clueing-in that I had spent many hours waiting, meeting & dining in those very on-location movie set/rooms. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Dec 1st, 2007, 16:47	#4
brownboy66 the riff raff.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,867	not indian - but I've watched the Killing Fields in Cambodia.....and at the moment when the lead character is escaping the Khmer Rouge and slips into a canal full of bodies - a lightning bolt hit the hotel and plunged the hotel in darkness (I swear if I had been a cat I would have been climbing the ceiling).

Dec 1st, 2007, 20:28	#6
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	I'm a huge fan of New York movies, but I never really thought about this. Very cool! There are even a few movies made right in my neighborhood, or very close by. Last time I watched Do The Right Thing, I kept trying to do freeze frames to see which street corner it takes place on -- it's about half a mile from my place! Good thing the neighborhood has changed a lot since then...

Dec 2nd, 2007, 00:33	#7
brownboy66 the riff raff.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,867	oh....I forgot another one. Watched all three lord of the rings movies in NZ (the world premiere of the return of the king in wellington was quite a party).....

Dec 2nd, 2007, 02:39	#8
vireya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 190	Salaam Namaste and Chak De India both filmed in Melbourne. I saw each of them in cinemas in Melbourne. The cheers from the mainly Indian audiences when Melbourne appeared on screen were quite amusing!

Dec 2nd, 2007, 02:52	#9
Lakshmi Bhabi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 200	I was in Jaipur visiting the city palace while Aishawara & co. were filming the most recent version of Umrao Jaan. I asked Shabana Azmi if I could take her picture, and she replied, "It is STRICTLY forbidden, but I am willing to say hello to you!" Although I've heard this version of Umrao Jaan is not very good, I am looking forward to watching it to remember the fun we had star-gazing and trying to convince the guards to let us in for a peek.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 08:01	#11
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 3,652	bb - I watch Lord of the Rings ONLY because of the scenery. I'm not one for fantasy stuff but this is a great way to spot 'where it is now?'!! A real nostalgia trip for me!!!

Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:07	#12
the opoponax Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brooklyn, via New Orleans Posts: 1,054	On one of the Lord of the Rings DVD's there's a really interesting documentary about how the art department of the films converted real life locations into the landscape of Middle Earth. A must-see for anyone interested in the New Zealand aspects of the films.

Dec 2nd, 2007, 09:13	#13
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 3,719	Children of a Lesser God was filmed in my hometown and my daily jogging route (for those who saw the now vintage movie) often encircles the school complex used in the shooting of the film. Last edited by PeakXV : Dec 2nd, 2007 at 11:10.

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