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Lights, Camera, Newport: Get Ready to Explore the Movie Magic!
Lights, camera, action! Are you ready for an adventure like no other? Well, get ready to embark on a journey into the world of glitz, glamour, and Hollywood magic right here in Newport, Kentucky.
We know, it’s not exactly Tinseltown, but this little city has had its fair share of screen time, playing host to some incredible movies throughout the years. So, grab your popcorn, put on your director’s hat, and get ready to explore the filming locations that have graced the silver screen!
Key Takeaways:
- Newport, Kentucky may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of movie magic, but it has been a backdrop for countless films.
- Visiting movie filming locations adds an exciting twist to your travel itinerary, allowing you to step into the shoes of your favorite actors and experience the movies firsthand.
- Exploring these locations gives you a unique perspective on the city or state, as you discover its hidden gems and uncover lesser-known spots that only true film aficionados can appreciate.
- It’s a great way to break the monotony and add a dash of excitement to your trip. Who knows, you might even stumble upon a movie set and witness the behind-the-scenes magic in action!
Now, let’s dive into why visiting movie filming locations can be an absolute blast. Picture this: you’re strolling through the streets of Newport, knowing that your favorite actors once walked these very same paths.
You feel a thrill of excitement as you recognize a familiar spot from a movie scene. It’s like being a part of the action yourself, only this time you don’t need a film crew or a fancy camera.
As you explore these iconic locations, you’ll discover the city’s charm in a whole new light. Imagine standing in the exact spot where a heartwarming romantic scene was filmed or reliving the adrenaline-pumping action of a thrilling chase sequence. It’s like stepping into a movie screen and becoming the star of your own cinematic adventure.
But it’s not just the thrill of recognition that makes visiting movie filming locations so special. You also get a chance to uncover hidden treasures that may have been showcased in the movies but overlooked by the tourist maps.
You’ll stumble upon quaint cafes, picturesque parks, and quirky landmarks that give the city its unique flavor. You’ll see Newport through a filmmaker’s lens, capturing the essence and beauty that made it worthy of a spot in the movies.
So, pack your bags, grab your camera, and hit the road to Newport, Kentucky. Immerse yourself in the movie magic that this charming city has to offer. Who knows, you might even stumble upon a film crew working on the next big blockbuster.
It’s time to write your own story, create your own adventure, and make memories that rival those captured on the silver screen. Lights, camera, action!
Ready to explore the movies filmed in Newport, Kentucky? Check out the listicle below and get ready to be transported into the world of movie magic. Lights, camera, Newport!
Rain Man-US Box Office: USD$172,825,435
Director: Barry Levinson
Main Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock
Release Date: December 16, 1988
Filming Locations: Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center – 1000 E. Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, California, USA; Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA; St. Anne’s Convent – 1000 St. Anne Drive, Melbourne, Kentucky, USA; El Reno, Oklahoma, USA; West Hollywood, California, USA
Main Plot: Charles Sanford “Charlie” Babbitt is a self-centered Los Angeles car dealer/cheat/bookie at war with his life. As a teenager, Charlie used his father’s 1949 Buick convertible without permission and, as a result, went to jail for two days because his father reported it stolen. Later, Charlie discovers that his father is dead and leaves him a huge bed of roses and his car. But the remaining $ 3 million will go into a trust fund to distribute to someone. Charlie seemed quite mad about this and decided to investigate. It appears that “someone” is Raymond, Charlie’s unknown brother. He is an autistic scientist living in his world, the Walbrook Institute. Charlie then kidnaps Raymond and decides to take him on an exciting trip to the West Coast to threaten to get the $3 million inheritance.
Famous quotes:
Raymond: “January 12, 1965. Very snowy that day. 7.2 inches of snow that day.”
Charlie: “Just after Mom died.”
Raymond: “Yeah, Mom died January 5, 1965.”
Charlie: “You remember that day? Was I there? Where was I?”
Charlie: “You have to understand that four days ago, he was only my brother in name. And this morning, we had pancakes.”
Sequel: A Few Good Men
Fun facts about Rain Man:
- The old man in the waiting room who had talked about the “Pony Express” was 89-year-old local Byron P. Kavanagh, who was in the waiting room when the crew got there to shoot. He started talking about his favorite subject, the Pony Express.
- Director Barry Levinson got so excited that he told Kavnar to keep talking while the cameras rolled. All his dialogues are spontaneous and unscripted.
The Ides of March-US Box Office: USD$40,962,534
Director: George Clooney
Main Cast: Paul Giamatti, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Evan Rachel Wood
Release Date: October 7, 2011
Filming Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Newport, Kentucky, USA; Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA; 150 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Main Plot: The Democratic Party presidential primary trial is currently taking place in Ohio. Two candidates are realistically still running for the party’s last presidential candidate: Pennsylvania Governor Mike Morris and Arkansas Senator Ted Pullman. Based on what’s happening on the Republican side, the Democrats are likely to win the White House. Though whoever wins the Ohio primary will likely be the Democratic candidate. Under the leadership of campaign manager Paul Zara, 30-year-old Stephen Meyers is the idealistic press secretary of Morris’s campaign. Although Stephen is a veteran politician, he has never felt more passionate as a candidate than Morris. Morris is outwardly campaigning for a campaign that addresses his policies that reflect his ideals, as opposed to behind-the-scenes politics. Stephen takes a calculated risk, which doesn’t pay off because his actions were leaked to journalist Ida Horowicz, who has been kind to the campaign until now.
Famous quotes:
Stephen Meyers: “If you want to be president, you can start a war, you can lie, you can cheat, you can bankrupt the country, but you can’t fuck the interns. They’ll get you for that.”
Stephen Meyers: “How old do you think I am?”
Stephen Meyers: “You think I’m thirty?”
Stephen Meyers: “I’m not a Christian. I’m not an Atheist. I’m not Jewish. I’m not Muslim. My religion, what I believe in, is called the Constitution of the United States of America.”
Tom Duffy: “Do yourself a favor. Get out, now. While you still can. Go into entertainment or business and open a restaurant in Costa Rica. Anything. Do something that’s going to make you happy, okay? Because if you stay in this business long enough, you’ll get jaded and cynical.”
Sequel: Michael Clayton
Fun facts about The Ides of March:
- As mentioned in the DVD audio review, Head First, the bar where Stephen and Tom Duffy met, is across from the Cincinnati Reds baseball stadium. It was named after Pete Rose, who often slid into first base.
- Paul Giamatti, who plays Tom Duffy, is the son of the late Bart Giamatti, who banned Pete Rose from being baseball commissioner for life.
The Old Man & the Gun-US Box Office: USD$11,277,120
Director: David Lowery
Main Cast: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom Waits
Release Date: October 19, 2018
Filming Locations: Dayton, Ohio, USA; Bethel, Ohio, USA; Jackson, Michigan, USA; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Main Plot: Crime and primarily theft are the only life Forrest Tucker has ever known. He is happy in this life and cannot imagine anything else. Although he carries a gun when committing his crimes, these crimes are non-violent and are always engaged with a smile on his face to reflect his true mood. This life led to him being imprisoned multiple times, resulting in sixteen successful escapes from one correctional facility or prison after another. The year is 1981, and Forrest, now 74, has teamed up with Teddy Green and John Waller, the same age, to rob banks in the southern United States. Forrest is the leader, Waller is the lookout, and Teddy is the escape driver. What will happen to this trio?
Famous quotes:
Stephen Beckley Jr., Esquire: “I remember I sat down with him once and said, “Forrest, surely there’s an easier way for somebody in your position to make a living.” And he looked at me and said, “Brother, I’m not talking about making a living. I’m just talking about living.”
Forrest Tucker: “If I ever wonder what I’m doing or where I’m going, I just think to myself: “Is that little kid I was when I was just about this tall,” I say, “well now, would he have been proud of me?”
Forrest Tucker: “And if the answer is “no,” well then I just keep walking on through. But if the answer is “yes,” then I know I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.”
Jewel: “So, is he proud of you? That little boy?”
Jewel: “But you’re never exactly where you’re supposed to be, are you? I mean, because if you are, you’re dead. And little ten-year-old you, he is, you know, he might have hopes and dreams, but he doesn’t understand time or the world like you do. So, I think you gotta keep on keeping on, just living your life, trying new things, gotta keep on pushing.”
Sequel: Max and the Junkmen
Fun facts about The Old Man & the Gun:
- Other members of the Over-The-Hill gang were John Waller (played by Tom Waits), who escaped from the maximum-security San Quentin Institution with Tucker in 1979.
- David Lowery attempted to write a true crime version of this film and a journalistic version of what actually happened. Robert Redford never felt like he fit in. In other words, according to Lowery, his perception of Redford as an actor never fit into the true story of Forrest Tucker.
Airborne-US Box Office: USD$2,850,263
Director: Rob Bowman
Main Cast: Shane McDermott, Seth Green, Brittney Powell, Chris Conrad, Edie McClurg, Patrick Thomas O’Brien
Release Date: September 17, 1993
Filming Locations: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Hamilton, Ohio, USA; Manhattan Beach, California, USA; Newport, Kentucky, USA
Main Plot: Mitchell Goosen is a Californian teenager who loves surfing and skating. His parents are zoologists, and he has the opportunity to work in Australia on a scholarship for six months. Eager to accompany his parents to the surf-friendly South Pacific shores, he discovers to his dismay, that he will not join them. He will instead live with his aunt and uncle in Cincinnati, Ohio, to spend the rest of his life. He arrives in a working-class Midwestern town amid a winter storm. He quickly realizes this is far from the free and witty beach vibe he’s used to. To add to his disappointment, he meets his cousin Wiley. Wiley, at first glance, is a clumsy teenager, but he is warm, welcoming, and a bit old-fashioned. Will the two get together?
Famous quotes:
Mitchell Goosen: “Popeye, now there was a great man. Do you know why?”
Wiley: “He never joined the Hairclub For Men?”
Mitchell Goosen: “Wrong. Because his motto was: I am what I am. Do you think Popeye worried about what he wore to get Olive Oil in the sack? I should say not, Dude. And do you know why?”
Aunt Irene: “That’s the hole where the sausage factory used to be.”
Mitchell Goosen: “Mitchell Goosen at your service. I’m not from around here. What to tell. I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up. I don’t care, just as long as I live near the beach and don’t have to wear a tie. Then I’ll be stylin’.”
Sequel: Gleaming the Cube
Fun facts about Airborne:
- Although the film was never credited, significant portions were shot in Newport, Covington, Kentucky, and Hamilton, Ohio. Willy’s house, dining room, the dating scene for two people, and some game scenes are from these locations. Bellevue, Kentucky, is the only city in Kentucky to receive this honor.
- Filmed when the X-Games (then called X-Games 101) started to become popular and inline skating was all the rage. Chris Edwards (Walt) was known for his appearances at the X-Games and was one of the members of Team Rollerblade.
Haunt-USD Box Office: USD$2,243,353
Director: Scott Beck
Main Cast: Katie Stevens, Will Brittain, Lauryn Alisa McClain, Andrew Lewis Caldwell, Shazi Raja
Release Date: September 13, 2019
Filming Locations: Augustana College – 639 38th Street, Rock Island, Illinois, USA; Covington, Kentucky, USA; University of Cincinnati – 2624 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; California, Kentucky, USA; Newport, Kentucky, USA
Main Plot: The film opens with Bailey challenging her fellow student Harper to break up with her abusive boyfriend, Sam. Afterward, Harper and Bailey, accompanied by fellow roommates Angela and Mallory, attend a Halloween party. They meet adorable jock Nathan and his mouthy friend Evan. Evan, Nathan, Harper, Bailey, Angela, and Mallory travel overseas to visit an extremely haunted house run by people wearing clown, ghost, witch, vampire, devil, and zombie masks. In the attraction, six friends witness witches torturing a trapped woman in seemingly real-life conditions. Once inside the maze, Evan, Mallory, and Harper head in one direction while Bailey, Nathan, and Angela head in the other. Bailey, Nathan, and Angela face a test of courage when Bailey’s arm is badly injured. She loses the inheritance she borrowed from Harper. Are they going to survive there?
Famous quotes:
Witch: [only lines] “You think you’re the only ones to have gotten this far?”
Harper: “Let’s see what’s under the mask.”
Ghost: “[revealing his modified face] It’s A Work In Progress.”
Devil: “You have a beautiful mask. Let’s take it off and see what’s underneath.”
Devil: “Who’s Sam?”
Sequel: Summer of 84
Fun facts about Haunt:
- Justin Markson, who plays the clown, is a lifelong friend of directors Scott Beck and Brian Woods. He had to audition several times for the role because Beck and Woods couldn’t separate his cheerful friend from the brutal killer he wanted to play. After receiving the part, he was inspired by Javier Bardem in No Country for Old Men and Philip Seymour Hoffman in Mission: Impossible III.
- When a character’s phone is checked, another phone’s lock screen displays an image of the I-74 bridge connecting Bettendorf, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois. The principals come from an area known as the Quad Cities.
