5 most cinema places in New York: what is special about them

New York is a very beautiful city, and many great directors of our time have appreciated it. Thanks to this, today you have an idea about this metropolis, even if you have never been to it. The author of the channel “50 shades of New York” on the site Yandex Zen spoke about five "cinema" places of the Big Apple.

Recently, New York can often be seen in news chronicles only in connection with the coronavirus pandemic and mass protests in connection with the death of George Floyd. But the most beautiful sides of this city are also accessible to each of us today - after all, so many wonderful films and series have been shot in the Big Apple! There is hardly a place in the world that appears in films more often than New York.

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“Half of the films you watch take place on the crowded streets of Manhattan, against the backdrop of the distinctive skyline of the Empire State Building. The heroes now and then catch the famous yellow taxis, stand in traffic jams on Fifth Avenue, run to their offices past orange pipes with a ferry bursting out of the ground, or dive into the subway with recognizable green lights, ”the author writes.

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1. The Brooklyn Bridge. This neo-Gothic structure is one of the oldest in the United States. A hybrid quantum bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was the first steel wire suspension bridge ever built and is used by about 106 vehicles every day. “Its square arches and dense pattern of steel cables are unmistakable. From here, there are magical views of the East River and Manhattan's famous line of skyscrapers. New Yorkers love to make dates here, ride a bike or walk arm in arm in the evening admiring the lights, ”the author writes.
   So it comes as no surprise that this bridge has been featured frequently in many films and TV series. “And for some reason, Hollywood filmmakers are very fond of showing its spectacular destruction - remember Godzilla, I Am Legend, Monstro, and Abyssal Impact,” the author added.

2. Central park. “This is the soul of the city and the place where its inhabitants find their well-deserved nirvana,” the author writes. Here, the townspeople love to make dates, play sports, have picnics, play with children, walk their dogs, or just relax in the shade of trees with an interesting book. “It’s not surprising that any New York movie hero appears here at least once during the film,” the author notes. - Many famous film novels were set against the backdrop of the wonderful landscapes of the park - from the recent "Rainy Day in New York" by Woody Allen comes to mind, from the classics - "Breakfast at Tiffany's".
3. Hotel "Plaza". This five-star New York hotel is one of the oldest in the city and the most recognizable in the world. She has come into the focus of cinematic cameras countless times. “For me, this is a symbol of old New York, respectable and respectable, like the hero of Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman, who performed his crown tango in the Plaza restaurant,” the author writes. “And when I see this building, I always remember my childhood film“ Home Alone ”. In this motion picture little Kevin was lucky enough to be alone with the most wonderful city and to have fun in it like an adult, and he successfully squandered money from his father's credit card, settling in this luxurious hotel. "
4. House of "Friends". The comedy television series Friends, which follows the lives of six friends, is recognized as one of the best in American television history. It also became one of the most famous projects of the 1990s. “The series often shows a general plan of the house where Monica and Rachel lived - it is absolutely real and is located on Bedford Street in the West Village. Fans of the series from all over the world flock here to film the cult place from all possible angles, ”said the author.
   The main action of the series takes place in the Central Perk coffee shop, located in the same building. In fact, there is a cafe, but it does not at all resemble what is shown in the series.

5. Times Square. Times Square is an area in central Manhattan located at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. It is also the center of the New York City Theater District. This square is considered a symbol of the city and the whole of America. It is also called "the crossroads of the world" - there are really many people at any time of the day, spellbound at the huge screens with colorful advertisements. “When a movie wants to quickly show New York, they shoot this place. By the way, it is here that the skyscraper of The New York Times is located, from which the famous "ball of time" descends on December 31 at midnight, symbolizing the coming of the New Year. This wonderful urban tradition can be seen in the film "Old" New Year, "the author writes.

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In addition to the listed attractions, there are other "cinema" places in New York. For example, Rockefeller Center with the main Christmas tree, the porch of Carrie Bradshaw's house from the TV series "Sex and the City" and many other places of worship. “Why, the city itself is one continuous movie quote. It is not for nothing that the greatest directors of our time confessed their love to him, and many star actors chose as their home, the author writes. - So sit back and play the magic movie "New York, I love you" - you will understand everything right away! "