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Lights, Camera, Cranston! Get Ready to Step into the Movies!
Lights, camera, action! If you’re a lover of the silver screen and find yourself daydreaming about worlds beyond your ordinary routine, we have just the adventure for you.
Imagine wandering through the very same streets where your favorite movies were filmed, absorbing the same scenes captured by talented directors. Well, grab your popcorn because we’re about to dive into the fascinating world of Cranston, Rhode Island, where movies come to life!
Welcome to Cranston, the hidden gem of movie magic. As a fellow movie buff, I know that you’re always on the lookout for new and exciting experiences. So, why not immerse yourself in the cinematic wonders right here, in the charming corners of Cranston?
Don’t just watch the movies, be a part of them! And trust me, there’s no better way to beat boredom or satisfy your thirst for adventure than by stepping into the shoes of your favorite actors and exploring the very spots they brought to life on the big screen.
But why visit movie filming locations, you ask? Well, let me share a few key takeaways that’ll spice up your imagination and spark that wanderer’s fire within you:
- It’s like stepping onto a living movie set! Picture yourself wandering through the same streets where iconic scenes were shot, or standing at the exact spot where the magic happened. It’s an immersive experience that brings the movies to life right before your eyes.
- You get to see the city through a different lens. Movie filming locations often showcase a destination’s most breathtaking and iconic spots. While experiencing the locations, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the city or state you’re visiting. It’s like seeing your hometown with a whole new set of eyes.
- It’s the ultimate way to bring movies into reality. Have you ever wanted to feel like you’re a part of your favorite film? By visiting movie filming locations, you can create those magical moments and capture memories you’ll cherish forever. Plus, it’ll make for some amazing bragging rights when you tell your friends about your incredible adventures!
Enough talk, let’s jump straight into the captivating world of Cranston and discover the hidden shooting locations that have played a starring role in some of your favorite films.
From enchanting neighborhood streets to picturesque parks, you’ll find yourself transported to the scenes that captivated you on the big screen. Feel the excitement as you explore these iconic spots, and who knows, you might even bump into a famous face or two along the way!
So, grab your camera, don your best movie-inspired outfit, and get ready for your own red-carpet adventure. It’s time to delve into the magic behind the movies, right here in Cranston, Rhode Island!
Ready to explore the movies filmed in Cranston? Grab your popcorn and check out our listicle below!
Outside Providence – US Box Office: USD$7,302,522
Director: Michael Corrente
Main Cast: Shawn Hatosy, Amy Smart, Alec Baldwin, Tommy Bone, Samantha Lavigne, Jonathan Brandis, and Adam LaVorgna
Release Date: September 1, 1999
Filming Locations: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA; Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, USA; Rhode Island, USA
Main Plot: Tim Dunphy is a stoner youngster from a chaotic lower-class family. That includes his widowed, ill-tempered, racist father, his wheelchair-bound younger brother Jackie, and his one-eyed, three-legged dog. Dunphy drives the boys home but can’t see the road because of the marijuana smoke engulfing the taxi. He collides with a police car. Pat’s poker game participant uses his clout with a local court to swap a reform school term with the stipulation of parole after graduating from high school at Cornwall Academy, a Connecticut boys’ private school with a sister institution nearby by the same name. Failure to graduate invalidates his parole terms, and he will serve a one-year prison sentence.
Famous quotes:
Old Man Dunphy: “So, Dildo, whatever happened to that girlfriend of yours?”
Timothy Dunphy: “She’s going to Brown University next year.”
Old Man Dunphy: “Brown University? They got one of those in Providence, you know.”
Timothy Dunphy: “There’s only one, pop.”
Old Man Dunphy: “You hot shit. How do you think she’s gonna like ridin’ around Providence in this shitbox?”
Fun Facts about Outside Providence:
- The President’s office at Brown University is originally the former Dean of Admissions’ office in Green Hall at the University of Rhode Island.
- Based on Peter Farrelly’s recollections at Kent School, from which he graduated in 1975.
- George Martin’s final film.
Bleed for This – US Box Office: USD$5,083,906
Director: Ben Younger
Main Cast: Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Katey Sagal, Ciarán Hinds, Ted Levine, Jordan Gelber, and Amanda Clayton
Release Date: November 18, 2016
Filming Locations: Dunkin’ Donuts Center – 1 LaSalle Square, Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Kent County Hospital, Warwick, Rhode Island, USA; Scituate, Rhode Island, USA; Johnston, Rhode Island, USA; Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
Main Plot: Vinny Pazienza fought Roger Mayweather for the WBC World Light Welterweight Title in November 1988. He is late for the weigh-in because he has been pedaling a stationary bicycle to stay within the weight restriction. Vinny’s final weight is 140 pounds, making him eligible for the fight. Vinny stays the night at a casino instead of resting for the battle. The next day, he was defeated by Mayweather. Vinny is hit after the bell at one moment during the fight. Lou Duva, his boxing manager, makes a scene by going after Mayweather but is pummeled. Duva tells the press after the battle that Vinny would quit boxing. This enrages Vinny’s father, Angelo, who confronts Duva. During the subsequent dispute, Vinny declares that he desires another battle and employs Kevin Rooney as his trainer.
Famous quotes:
Female Reporter: “People are calling this one of the most unlikely comebacks in sports history. What do you attribute it to?”
Vinny Pazienza: “Hum… Yeah, I don’t know. I had a lot of help.”
Female Reporter: “But you’ve also had a lot of adversity. You’ve had issues with management, conflicts of interest..”
Vinny Pazienza: “Yeah, well, the boxing world looks shiny from the outside. It’s filled with promises that… Most of them turn out to be lies. You can’t rely on anyone.”
Female Reporter: “So what would you say the biggest deception was? What was the biggest lie you were told?”
Fun Facts about Bleed for This:
- This is Ben Younger’s third film as a director. Younger’s other films are Boiler Room (2000) and Prime (2005).
- Miles was in a near-fatal vehicle accident just one year after his friend had perished in a car accident.
- According to an exchange with Ben Younger on KCRW’s The Treatment, the film was shot in 24 days on a six-million-dollar budget.
Irrational Man – US Box Office: USD$4,030,360
Director: Woody Allen
Main Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Parker Posey, Joe Stapleton, Nancy Carroll, Allison Gallerani, and Brigette Lundy-Paine
Filming Locations: Rhode Island, USA; Salve Regina University, 52 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; Newport, Rhode Island, USA; Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA; Cranston, Rhode Island, USA
Main Plot: A young philosophy professor appears on the campus of a little town near Newport, Rhode Island. Abe Lucas is his name, and his reputation is poor. Abe is said to be a womanizer and a drinker. What most people don’t realize is that he is a disillusioned idealist. Abe has been in deep nihilism and arrogant misery since admitting his inability to change the world. He merely goes through the motions in class and drinks excessively outdoors. But, in terms of sex, man is now a shell of himself: melancholy does not equal Viagra! Regardless, he is drawn to one of his students, the gorgeous and clever Jill Pollard.
Famous quotes:
Abe: “Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.”
Abe: “So much of philosophy is just verbal masturbation.”
Abe: “I couldn’t remember the reason for living, and when I did it wasn’t convincing.”
Abe: “It’s very scary when you run out of distractions.”
Abe: “Kant said human reason is troubled by questions that it cannot dismiss but also cannot answer.”
Fun Facts about Irrational Man:
- The film is a modern-day adaptation of Dostoevsky’s masterpiece ‘Crime and Punishment,’ featuring Raskolnikov, a university student.
- Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, was used to film the Braylin College scenes.
- This is Woody Allen’s second film with Emma Stone after Magic in the Moonlight (2014).
November Criminals
Director: Sacha Gervasi
Main Cast: Ansel Elgort, Chloë Grace Moretz, David Strathairn, Catherine Keener, Terry Kinney, Cory Hardrict, and Philip Ettinger
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Filming Locations: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA; Rhode Island, USA; Smithfield, Rhode Island, USA; Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Main Plot: Addison, a high school senior and old-school dreamer, struggles to come to terms with his mother’s untimely death while also trying to be a regular teenager with a normal best friend, Phoebe. However, things will turn out for the worst. When their fellow African-American literature student, Kevin, is assassinated in broad daylight at the café where he used to work as a barista, seemingly out of nowhere. As the authorities label the case as gang-related, Addison becomes preoccupied with understanding the perplexing incident. However, to shed light on Kevin’s death, Phoebe and Addison must delve deep, even if their research brings them to the city’s dark underbelly. Are they ready to face the truth?
Famous quotes:
Sam Munson: “If you think about it long enough, you see that the paradox is actually pointing you to the idea that we have no freedom whatsoever. ”
Addison Schacht: “My mother died six months ago today. At the hospital, they told us she’d had an aneurysm. There was nothing I could do for her. I guess I’ve gotten pretty good at pretending to be okay.”
Sam Munson: “Reliable mediocrity, I’ve decided, is the most important thing for the continuation of human existence.”
Sam Munson: “That’s how life is: it provides these accidental answers. Or it seems to. You have to judge by results.”
Sam Munson: “Success is supposed to lead you on to more success. Our whole society is constructed around this principle.”
Fun Facts about November Criminals:
- Actual kids and teachers from the high school are cast as extras in the film’s school environment.
- This is the second time Chloe Grace Moretz and Ansel Elgort have collaborated, following their roles in the horror adaptation Carrie (2013).
- Tom Holland tried out for the part of Addison Schacht.
Nun of That
Director: Richard Griffin
Main Cast: Sarah Nicklin, Alexandra Cipolla, Shanette Wilson, Ruth Mahala Sullivan, Brandon Luis Aponte, Michael Reed, and Rich Tretheway
Release Date: 2008
Filming Locations: Cranston, Rhode Island, USA; Fall River, Massachusetts, USA; Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; Rhode Island, USA
Main Plot: Nun of That is an action-comedy about Sister Kelly Wrath. The latter goes from being a nun with a minor quick temper to a vengeful killer. After being shot in an alley, she ascends to heaven to get training from some of religious mythology’s greatest personalities (Moses, Gandhi, and Jesus himself). She is then returned to Earth to join the Order of the Black Habit, a group of superhuman vigilante nuns seeking vengeance against the mob. Following the violent death of one of their own, the Order of the Black Habits, a secret religious organization, hires Sister Kelly. As Sister Kelly begins her martial arts training with the support of her exceptional tutors, a new avenger emerges, the unstoppable, tough-as-nails Sister Wrath.
Fun Facts about Nun of That:
- Michael Reed got the red contact lenses he uses as the Devil at a gas station.
- Michael Reed only had one day to prepare the songs for his big musical number in paradise as Jesus.
- The Italian restaurant slaughter sequence took eight hours to film.
