Simon ,'Jaynestown'
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So many films are set in New York, as opposed to other cities, but I bet there's a definitive (well, an entirely subjective definitive, anyway) list of "New York" movies. Anyone care to nominate some?
I'll start with Manhattan and The Out of Towners.
I'll start with Manhattan and The Out of Towners.
Excellent start.
Mean Streets
Metropolitan
She's Gotta Have It
Dog Day Afternoon
I can imagine that there is -- because there are probably movies where NY is a character, more or less, rather than just standing in for "any city."
Dog Day Afternoon, really? I love that movie, but I don't know if I agree, since the setting is so limited. I know the actual event took place in Brooklyn, but it could have been any big city, don't you think?
I'll say King Kong, too, because of the iconic Empire State building stuff.
I think I want to say Moonstruck, too.
What about Crossing Delancey? I know it's not a "great film" but it's definitely a film that I watch whenever I come across it.
That's not how *I* remember it....
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The French Connection
The Warriors
Serpico
Quick Change
After Hours
In these films, not only is NYC a character, it's the antagonist.
More NY movies:
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Miracle on 34th Street
Ooh, The Warriors is a great example! God, it's been forever since I've seen that.
I might add The Lords of Flatbush, too.