"Movies might be tied to Hollywood, but some of the greatest films of all time were made in New York. Whether on the Upper East Side or in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the city and its vibrant neighborhoods provide an inspiring canvas for filmmakers everywhere."
"Watch Harry and Sally fall in love while strolling Central Park, for instance, or witness the Jets brawl with the Sharks across the Upper West Side. Whether it's romance, thrillers, action, or dramas, one thing about New York City-based movies unites all these disparate genres together: the city is indisputably its own main character. Ahead, Harper's Bazaar editors rounded up 25 of their favorite quintessential New York films, including the likes of Big, Frances Ha, and Do the Right Thing."
"Being Puerto Rican, I'm basically legally obligated to list West Side Story as a formative film about New York City. My controversial take however is that I thoroughly enjoy both versions of this Nuyorican reimagining of Romeo and Juliet, whether it be the timeless 1961 original starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymore, and Rita Moreno or Steven Spielberg's 2021 reboot that made stars out of Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose."
New York City often functions as a principal, character-like presence in cinema, with neighborhoods and landmarks shaping narratives across genres. Films set on the Upper East Side, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Central Park, and the Upper West Side use location to define romance, conflict, and social dynamics. Stories range from romantic comedies and musicals to social dramas and career-minded coming-of-age tales, with examples including When Harry Met Sally, West Side Story, Do the Right Thing, and The Devil Wears Prada. A selection highlights twenty-five quintessential New York films, naming titles such as Big, Frances Ha, and Do the Right Thing.
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