Friday, November 16, 2012

nyc

Annie Hall

Breakfast at Tiffanys


Tootsie

West Side Story

Moonstruck



Saturday Night Fever,  Desperately Seeking Susan, Do the RIght Thing

Serpico

Tomorrow I'm off  for a few days in New York, and am looking forward to the intoxication of that mad and beautiful city. New York was the inspiration for so many great movies--I've put some of my favorites above. Do you have a favorite New York movie?

I will leave my computer at home but will take camera and notebook and try to capture some New York minutes. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

Jen
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  1. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    oh, enjoy. I hope you will have a fabulous time xx

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  2. AnonymousNovember 16, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Hannah and her Sisters. The World of Henry Orient. when Harry Met Sally. Love With the Proper Stranger. But I can watch Moonstruck again and again.

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    1. JenNovember 16, 2012 at 9:06 AM

      Hannah is more NY (for a sense of place) than Annie Hall. Recently rewatched Moonstruck--so great. How did I forget Harry/Sally! Haven't seen the other 2--will look for them.

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  3. ParnassusNovember 16, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    I can't recall any other New York movies, but for reading, how about Edith Wharton's Old New York, or Clarence Day Jr.'s Life with Father--not the movie version, which was abysmal, but the book(s) are great!
    --Road to Parnassus

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    1. JenNovember 16, 2012 at 9:03 AM

      I started to do books and movies in my post, but there were so many of both! I've read The Age of Innocence, but not Old New York--will pick it up. I also haven't read Life With Father. Thanks for the recommendations!

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  4. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsNovember 16, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Jen.. how wonderful.. what a treat! I have to add one of my movie favorites... Barefoot in the Park. I fell in love with Robert Redford and New York at the same time! Also, I never tire of watching Moonstruck... love the scene with Cher walking down the neighborhood street in the early morning hours. Of course I have to mention my real introduction to New York City via television.. That Girl! Ann Marie (Marlo Thomas) was the quentessential "single girl in the city"... 1960s style! Safe travels.. we look forward to you sharing your adventure with us!

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    1. JenNovember 16, 2012 at 3:55 PM

      Barefoot in the Park is wonderful; makes me think of Neil Simon and all his NY plays.

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  5. AnneNovember 16, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    HI Jen, I love Miracle on 34th St, Home alone lost in New York, Kramer vs Kramer and When Harry met Sally!!! Have a great time, I am so envious, wish it was me!

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  6. AmeliaNovember 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    On The Town, Prince of the City, Goodfellas, Dog Day Afternoon, New York, New York, oh I can go on forever. Have a wonderful time on the town. And wave, we may be passing each other on the street. :)

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    1. JenNovember 16, 2012 at 6:39 PM

      Oh, DeNiro. So much great gritty DeNiro/New York.

      Waving...

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  7. haricotNovember 16, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    At first I thought of the music "New Yourk New York", but I cannnot recognise which film is of New York.I know my favourite "Bagdad Cafe" isn't there, though.

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    1. JenNovember 19, 2012 at 7:59 PM

      I haven't seen Baghdad Cafe, but remember hearing about it and thinking I would like it. I will have to look it up.

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  8. leaves on the Raney TreeNovember 17, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Thinking about favorite New York movies, I realized that most movies take place in New York. You've Got Mail was cute. Age of Innocence. Have fun.

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    1. JenNovember 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM

      It's crazy how many of them do. The whole sense of place thing is very interesting to me. Sometime I'll do a post on movies in other places.

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  9. erleichdaNovember 17, 2012 at 3:48 AM

    oh! How exciting!
    love Breakfast at Tiffanys, Moonstruck and West Side Story Jen!
    Enjoy!

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  10. cosmosNovember 18, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    I don't think I have seen "Moonstruck" but some comments here got me interested in it. As for music, a friend of mine is a faithful fan of Billy Joel so I became familiar with his song "New York state of mind" and another one is "fairytale of New York" by the Pogues. Enjoy your stay in New York!

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    1. JenNovember 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Two great songs! That's so cool that you know the Pogues song--it's a favorite of mine.

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  11. AnneNovember 18, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Fun! I love N.Y.! Hope you had a great time. West Side Story...one of my all time favorites...I always cry at the end!

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    1. JenNovember 19, 2012 at 8:01 PM

      I haven't watched in ages. Perfect for this winter.

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  12. MiseNovember 20, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    You're back? The collection of posters evokes a city full of energy and spirit - you must have had a ball.

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  13. AliciaNovember 20, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    West side story, Kate Bush song "Moments of pleasure", and I like The Pogues one too :)

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