Salina Kansas in Vertigo.

Toyandgadgetguy · 11-22-2007, 02:33 PM

Salina (Sah-line-uh), Kansas is mentioned in the movie "Vertigo" starring Jimmy Stewart. Towards the end, Jimmy asks out the lady in green (watch the movie to find out who she turns out to be). She mentions Salina multiple times. I just thought the Dahls should know.

Anyone else's hometown (not just state) mentioned in a movie?

VeaVictus · 11-22-2007, 03:45 PM

* The 1980 teen comedy film "Up the Academy" was filmed entirely in Salina, mostly on the campus of St. John's Military School.
* Scenes of the 1955 movie Picnic, starring William Holden and Kim Novak, were filmed in Salina.
* Millie Dillmount, the main character in the play Thoroughly Modern Millie, is from Salina. She leaves home for New York City, determined never to return.
* In Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 film Vertigo. The character of Judy Barton, played by Kim Novak, comes from Salina.
* Bluegrass band The Avett Brothers have a song titled "Salina."

spider · 11-22-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Toyandgadgetguy

Anyone else's hometown (not just state) mentioned in a movie?

Isn't Hogwarts from the Potter books, based in Oxford, England?

Because thats me.

Nitecrawlah2 · 11-22-2007, 04:07 PM

Hmmm, don't think I've ever seen DC mentioned anywhere really.

Toyandgadgetguy · 11-22-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VeaVictus

* The 1980 teen comedy film "Up the Academy" was filmed entirely in Salina, mostly on the campus of St. John's Military School.
* Scenes of the 1955 movie Picnic, starring William Holden and Kim Novak, were filmed in Salina.
* Millie Dillmount, the main character in the play Thoroughly Modern Millie, is from Salina. She leaves home for New York City, determined never to return.
* In Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 film Vertigo. The character of Judy Barton, played by Kim Novak, comes from Salina.
* Bluegrass band The Avett Brothers have a song titled "Salina."

Cool stuff. (except for the Vertigo one... cuz I already mentioned it above

)

Toyandgadgetguy · 11-22-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by spider

Isn't Hogwarts from the Potter books, based in Oxford, England?

Because thats me.

No idea. I only ever watched the first one, and didn't really pay attention to the location in that one.

Toyandgadgetguy · 11-22-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitecrawlah2

Hmmm, don't think I've ever seen DC mentioned anywhere really.

Really? How about D.C. Cab? Any movie with a US President in it? We could probably come up with a list of 20 in under 20 minutes.

**Jon Dahl** · 11-22-2007, 11:07 PM

I think in the movie Bloodsport, Jean-Claude Van Damme's character said he was from Salina, Kansas.
But he said it SAL-EE-Nah.

Also, a bunch of Jeremy's movie Common was filmmed here.

The TV show Jericho mentions Salina a few times too.

rummblestrips · 11-22-2007, 11:10 PM

THe Hulk 2 was being shot down the street from where I live. They put up an entire building or two then destroyed them!

Newt · 11-22-2007, 11:43 PM

The hero in The Rainmaker mentions that he attended my hometown university's law school (the university does not actually have a law program).

My town is the one referenced in "Last Train to Clarksville".

Our downtown area was featured in some Cheryl Crow video, in her pre-awful period. I don't remember which song it was, but the video had pedestrians suddenly floating up from the street.

Jimi Hendrix used to live here. Tanya Tucker grew up nearby.

That's all I've got.

Sprinter · 11-23-2007, 02:10 AM

Movies filmed in Birmingham, Alabama
Stay Hungry was filmed here
The "Whistle Stop Cafe" in Fried Green Tomatoes is actually based on a resturant in Irondale, Al. (just outside of Birmingham); although, I believe the movie was actually filmed in Ga. [The novel was written by Birminghamian, Fannie Flagg]

From Birmingham:
Amber Benson [Buffy the Vampire Slayer]
Courteney Cox

Nitecrawlah2 · 11-23-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyandgadgetguy

Really? How about D.C. Cab? Any movie with a US President in it? We could probably come up with a list of 20 in under 20 minutes.

Toyota, I was being sarcastic!

Knuckles · 11-23-2007, 11:02 AM

Both of the new Batman films use Chicago as Gotham City, but being in a big city doesn't count because there are thousands of references.

Although, the Batman movie was filming by my gym which is only 2 miles from my house.

**Troy Wall** · 11-23-2007, 01:06 PM

I've noticed quite a few passing mentions over the years. Like in 'Catch Me if You Can', Tom Hanks tells DiCaprio he's been tracking him all over the US and knows that he rented a car in Shreveport.

Tell you what, though...a shit load of movies are filmed here in Shreveport these days. It's been the go-to place for filming since the hurricanes jacked New Orleans up. Tom Jane was filming something here a couple months ago. That Denzel Washington movie Deja Vu had some parts filmed here. The Sandra Bullock flick where Dr. Doom plays her husband.

The (failed, I think) FX show 'Thief' was shot almost entirely here.

The list goes on, but the craziest part is that even I can't spot familiar places on most of the films shot in part at Shreveport, and I live here! Deja Vu was supposed to be set in New Orleans, and by God, it looked like it.

Imboden · 11-23-2007, 01:14 PM

Blair Witch Project was filmed all around my neck of the woods. Burkitsville is about a 15 minute drive, the woods themselves are about a 25 minute drive and one of the stores they interviewed people at towards the beginning is about a 3 minute drive (and owned by my brother-in-law).

Not much else happens near Frederick, MD - though I'm sure some Civil War movies mention it or Monocacy (and of course Gettysburg, but that's about 40 minutes away and in another state) and Antietam (which is about 20 minutes away).

11-22-2007, 02:33 PM	#1
Toyandgadgetguy Eat your vitamins. Really Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Isle of Long, NY Posts: 8,291	Salina Kansas in Vertigo. Salina (Sah-line-uh), Kansas is mentioned in the movie "Vertigo" starring Jimmy Stewart. Towards the end, Jimmy asks out the lady in green (watch the movie to find out who she turns out to be). She mentions Salina multiple times. I just thought the Dahls should know. Anyone else's hometown (not just state) mentioned in a movie?

11-22-2007, 11:07 PM	#8
Jon Dahl Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, Kansas Posts: 10,984	I think in the movie Bloodsport, Jean-Claude Van Damme's character said he was from Salina, Kansas. But he said it SAL-EE-Nah. Also, a bunch of Jeremy's movie Common was filmmed here. The TV show Jericho mentions Salina a few times too. __________________ 7% How to Kill a Zombie

11-22-2007, 11:43 PM	#10
Newt Common cold fusion Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: On the mighty Cumberland Posts: 5,136	The hero in The Rainmaker mentions that he attended my hometown university's law school (the university does not actually have a law program). My town is the one referenced in "Last Train to Clarksville". Our downtown area was featured in some Cheryl Crow video, in her pre-awful period. I don't remember which song it was, but the video had pedestrians suddenly floating up from the street. Jimi Hendrix used to live here. Tanya Tucker grew up nearby. That's all I've got. Last edited by Newt; 11-22-2007 at 11:48 PM.

11-23-2007, 02:10 AM	#11
Sprinter Work in progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: the Magic City Posts: 104	Movies filmed in Birmingham, Alabama Stay Hungry was filmed here The "Whistle Stop Cafe" in Fried Green Tomatoes is actually based on a resturant in Irondale, Al. (just outside of Birmingham); although, I believe the movie was actually filmed in Ga. [The novel was written by Birminghamian, Fannie Flagg] From Birmingham: Amber Benson [Buffy the Vampire Slayer] Courteney Cox Last edited by Sprinter; 11-23-2007 at 03:06 AM.

11-23-2007, 01:06 PM	#14
Troy Wall Big Real Estate Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 3,471	I've noticed quite a few passing mentions over the years. Like in 'Catch Me if You Can', Tom Hanks tells DiCaprio he's been tracking him all over the US and knows that he rented a car in Shreveport. Tell you what, though...a shit load of movies are filmed here in Shreveport these days. It's been the go-to place for filming since the hurricanes jacked New Orleans up. Tom Jane was filming something here a couple months ago. That Denzel Washington movie Deja Vu had some parts filmed here. The Sandra Bullock flick where Dr. Doom plays her husband. The (failed, I think) FX show 'Thief' was shot almost entirely here. The list goes on, but the craziest part is that even I can't spot familiar places on most of the films shot in part at Shreveport, and I live here! Deja Vu was supposed to be set in New Orleans, and by God, it looked like it. __________________ If you don't understand why Ant gets a random tongue on her pussy - listen to rap until you get it. It's hip hop culture, mainstream black culture. It's sexy and nasty because that's the opposite of white bread culture. --Jack the R.

11-22-2007, 03:45 PM	#2
VeaVictus Not Drowning Just Waving Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: the corner of No and Where Posts: 666	* The 1980 teen comedy film "Up the Academy" was filmed entirely in Salina, mostly on the campus of St. John's Military School. * Scenes of the 1955 movie Picnic, starring William Holden and Kim Novak, were filmed in Salina. * Millie Dillmount, the main character in the play Thoroughly Modern Millie, is from Salina. She leaves home for New York City, determined never to return. * In Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 film Vertigo. The character of Judy Barton, played by Kim Novak, comes from Salina. * Bluegrass band The Avett Brothers have a song titled "Salina."

11-22-2007, 04:07 PM	#4
Nitecrawlah2 Oh come on!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DC Posts: 4,128	Hmmm, don't think I've ever seen DC mentioned anywhere really.

11-22-2007, 11:10 PM	#9
rummblestrips Moderately content Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: sitting on my watch, so I can be on time Posts: 1,759	THe Hulk 2 was being shot down the street from where I live. They put up an entire building or two then destroyed them!

11-23-2007, 11:02 AM	#13
Knuckles FEAR ME! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Denver, CO USA Posts: 3,043	Both of the new Batman films use Chicago as Gotham City, but being in a big city doesn't count because there are thousands of references. Although, the Batman movie was filming by my gym which is only 2 miles from my house.

11-23-2007, 01:14 PM	#15
Imboden Writer and Hero for Hire Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Inside the D.C. Blast Zone Posts: 3,396	Blair Witch Project was filmed all around my neck of the woods. Burkitsville is about a 15 minute drive, the woods themselves are about a 25 minute drive and one of the stores they interviewed people at towards the beginning is about a 3 minute drive (and owned by my brother-in-law). Not much else happens near Frederick, MD - though I'm sure some Civil War movies mention it or Monocacy (and of course Gettysburg, but that's about 40 minutes away and in another state) and Antietam (which is about 20 minutes away). __________________ -Mike Imboden mike@imboden.org / www.imboden.org Creator and Writer of FIST OF JUSTICE Warmageddon Whipping Boy WWFoJD?

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