Travel to New York through the cinema

Upon stepping foot in the Big Apple for the first time, there is a feeling shared by all that is that of having been there before. Although nothing compares to seeing it with our own eyes, thanks to the film industry, we can feel the sensation of knowing its corners, of having seen Times Square, the Statue of Liberty or its iconic buildings.

The truth is that New York is one of the most photographed cities in the cinema. Its neighborhoods, its large avenues, its parks and its buildings are the best outdoor set. For this reason, together with Los Angeles, 4,500 kilometers away, it is in second place when it comes to choosing the perfect setting and it could be said that every corner of the city refers to a film title.

Some important directors who have done almost all their work in New York are Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee. Currently, due to the reduction in taxes for filming in the Big Apple, the number of movies shot on the streets of New York is increasing considerably.

Next, a list of the favorite movies set in New York that make you feel like you are in the city and travel there for a couple of hours.

King Kong: Whether in the original 1933 version, or in its 2005 remake, the last scene of the huge ape ascending the Empire State Building immortalized the building.

Taxi Driver: The film is directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert de Niro (both New Yorkers), Taxi Driver is one of the classics that conveyed the essence of 70s New York.

Manhattan: Directed by and starring Woody Allen, this is a black and white film that offers us a romantic and somewhat nostalgic vision of the city. Throughout the film you can enjoy incredible images of New York, such as Gramercy Park, Brooklyn or Central Park. The most remembered scene is that of Woody Allen and Diane Keaton sitting on a bench in front of the Brooklyn Bridge, at dusk, the same bench that all tourists look for when they arrive in New York.

The Wolf of Wall Street: Film based on true events of the New York stockbroker Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio). It tells the story of the famous Black Monday in 1987 in which the markets suffered one of their biggest crashes. Throughout the film multiple images of Wall Street and the entire Financial District are seen.

Brooklyn: This is a film dedicated to immigration and the American dream. Throughout the film you can enjoy the beautiful settings of Brooklyn in the 50s and Coney Island. with its amusement park and its beach.

Gangs of New York: With a luxury cast, this film recreates the gang fights of the mid-19th century and is a film that takes the viewer back in time to 1860. Here you can see a totally different New York, shaken for the Civil War.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: One of the most iconic movies when thinking about New York. It tells the story of Holly Golightly, a young woman who dreams of achieving fame and becoming a successful actress. Every day he has breakfast in front of the famous Tiffany jewelry store, located between Fifth Avenue and Fifty-seventh Street. In each shot he shows us the actors going in and out of the house, the skyscrapers, Central Park, the public library and many corners that lead to traveling for a few minutes to the city.

When Harry met Sally: This famous movie has its most remembered scene in the famous Katz’s Delicatessen, this is where Sally fakes that orgasm and the place to try the best pastrami sandwiches in the whole city. When visiting this place, you can even ask for the same table where the scene was filmed.

Serendipity: A Christmas Love Story. This is the perfect excuse to enjoy the beauty that the city offers in the month of December. Several images of the Big Apple appear in the film, such as Bloomingsdale’s department stores, Central Park and its skating rink, the Waldorf Astoria hotel and the Serendipity 3 restaurant located at 225 E 60th Street.

Men in Black: Those in charge of monitoring alien activity in the city show many corners of New York. Some of them are: The Grand Central Terminal station or the final scene that takes place in Queens, more specifically in Flushing Meadows Park where the men in black try to catch the alien that tries to flee in his spaceship.

Spiderman: Many of the scenes in his films are shot in New York, for example during the mythical fight between Spiderman and Electro in Times Square, or Peter Parker can also be seen running after the school bus in Queens, and other scenes where Columbia University, the New York Public Library, Joe’s Pizza, the Flatirion Building, the Roosevelt Island cable car or the Brooklyn Bridge appear.

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