"The Stone Archway at The Ramble in Central Park has been featured in numerous films, allowing visitors to lean against it like Al Pacino did in Cruising. Unfortunately, the S&M bars from the film no longer exist."
"The Plaza Hotel is memorable for Macaulay Culkin's iconic slide across the tile floor in Home Alone 2. The film crew discovered the original tile floor after a doorman revealed its existence, leading to a midnight carpet removal."
"The Judd Foundation, once an art gallery in 9½ Weeks, allows visitors to relive Kim Basinger's emotional breakdown scene. The building was acquired by Donald Judd in 1968 and retains its artistic significance."
New York City is home to numerous historic movie locations that remain accessible. Filmmaker Michael Lee Nirenberg highlights several iconic spots, including the Stone Archway at The Ramble in Central Park, the Plaza Hotel from Home Alone 2, and the Judd Foundation from 9½ Weeks. Each location has its unique cinematic history, with stories behind their significance in films. Nirenberg's book, 'Cinematic Immunity', focuses on the untold stories of the filmmaking process, featuring insights from crew members who are often overlooked.
Read at Time Out New York
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