One Battle After Another (2025)

July 3, 2026July 16, 2026 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

Production on the 2025 Paul Thomas Anderson film “One Battle After Another” took place all across California, as well as El Paso, Texas, making many of the locations spread far apart from one another.

In the opening shot, we see Perfidia Beverly Hills, played by Teyana Taylor, walking along an overpass above Otay Mesa Immigration Detention Center. This scene was filmed in the Otay Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, right near the U.S./Mexico border. These shots of the detention center location are provided courtesy of Christian Hernandez at Boogie Sights.

LOCATION: Frontera Internacional, San Diego, CA 92154 (on the overpass above Via de la Amistad, GPS coordinates: 32°33’10.5″N, 116°55’37.2″W)

This is a reverse shot of the same location, where the detention center set was located below on on Via de la Amistad. You can also see the border wall in the distance.

The shot of Bob, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, descending down the hill beside the border wall was filmed in the same general area. To reach this point, you would go just past the detention center location on Via de la Amistad and walk down to the wall on foot. This shot was also provided by courtesy of Christian Hernandez. While the shot in the film is at night, Christian noted night photography may be difficult, as the lighting seen in the film appears to have been added by the production.

LOCATION: Near Via de la Amistad, San Diego, CA 92179 (GPS coordinates: 32°33’06.0″N, 116°55’34.2″W)

Perfidia Beverly Hills is seen making a series of threats on behalf of the revolutionary group, the French 75. These scenes are inter-cut with various, violent revolutionary acts by the group, including blowing up this bank, which is seen at night in the film.

LOCATION: 561 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Mae West, played by Alana Haim, is seen crossing the street at this intersection as the title of the film appears.

LOCATION: H St / 8th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

She is then seen walking up these stairs at the same intersection.

LOCATION: 700 H St, Sacramento, CA 95814

After the French 75 stage a holdup, an ensuing car chase takes place across the streets of Sacramento. One of the cars carrying Deandra, played by Regina Hall, is seen escaping across Tower Bridge.

LOCATION: Tower Bridge, Sacramento, CA 95814

Perfidia Beverly Hills enters witness protection, taking residence at this home, located in Folsom.

LOCATION: 3401 Discovery Dr, Folsom, CA 95630

The secret society known as The Christmas Adventurers meets at this home, located in Sacramento. The home received landmark status for it’s historical significance, including serving as the one-time home of such tenants as former U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

LOCATION:1341 45th St, Sacramento, CA 95819

Pacific Heights (1990)

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The house from the 1990 film Pacific Heights, starring Matthew Modine, Melanie Griffith and Michael Keaton, can be found in San Francisco, California.

LOCATION: 1243 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Postcards From The Edge (1990)

May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The 1990 Mike Nichols film “Postcards from the Edge” was shot in Southern California. The house from the film can be found in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. Large shrubs obscure most of the view from the street, but it can still be seen near the gated driveway. Thanks to Set Jetter for first identifying this location.

LOCATION: 243 Delfern Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90077

Shaun Of The Dead (2004)

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The 2004 horror comedy “Shaun of the Dead,” directed by Edgar Wright, was filmed around London, England. The home of Shaun, played by Simon Pegg, can be found in the Crouch End neighborhood of London.

LOCATION: 83 Weston Park, London N8 9PS, UK

In an unbroken shot, Shaun is seen walking over to this neighborhood market, which really is just around the corner from the location of Shaun’s home.

LOCATION: 96 Weston Park, London N8 9PP, UK

This area inside the market is where Shaun grabs a drink.

Shaun attempts to rescue his girlfriend Liz, played by Kate Ashfield, from this flat in the Highgate neighborhood of London.

LOCATION: Cunningham House, Hillcrest, London N6 4HA, UK

The exterior of the Winchester Tavern, where the characters hide out, can be found near New Cross Gate. The building has since been remodeled, with only the upper levels still resembling how it appeared in the film.

LOCATION: 39 Monson Rd, London SE14 5EQ, UK

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The Pagemaster (1994)

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While much of the 1994 film “The Pagemaster,” starring Macaulay Culkin, is animated, the film is bookended by live action sequences. Richard, played by Culkin, lives at this home in Arcadia, California. The home has since been remodeled some, although it was primarily seen in close-ups or side angles from the street in the film.

LOCATION: 936 Monte Verde Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007

This view is closer to one of the angles seen in the film.

This corner is where the bike ramp was set up, which Richard wants to jump.

LOCATION: Paloma Dr / N Golden W Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007

The Mt. Hollywood Tunnel in Griffith Park is where Richard is seen riding his bike as a storm breaks. The tunnel is just before you reach the famous Griffith Observatory. The same tunnel can be seen in such films as “Back To The Future Part II” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”

LOCATION: Mt. Hollywood Tunnel, Mt Hollywood Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

The library exterior was filmed at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007).

The Karate Kid Part II (1986)

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

While much of the 1986 sequel “The Karate Kid Part II” is set in Okinawa, Japan, the film was primarily shot in Oahu, Hawaii, with some early scenes filmed in Southern California. The home of Mr. Miyagi, played by Pat Morita, was formerly located at 20924 Gault St, Canoga Park, CA 91303. It was demolished back in the 1980s, however, with another home built in its place.

Mr. Miyagi’s hometown of Tomi Village was filmed in Kaneohe, near Kahaluu Beach, on the Eastern side of Oahu, Hawaii, about 30 minutes north of Honolulu. The general area is where Mr. Miyagi and Daniel, played by Ralph Macchio, first arrive, with the mountain and famous island known as Mokolii visible in the background. This is near the home from the film “50 First Dates,” as well as Kualoa Ranch, where dozens of movies have filmed.

LOCATION: Near 47-507 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744 (GPS coordinates: 21°27’34.9″N 157°50’19.2″W)

The old buildings were all sets built by the production. Seven houses were built in total, along with a Shinto shrine and artificial rice fields were planted. The sets have of course long since been demolished, replaced today by more modern buildings. What still matches up well, however, is the hill in the background. This shot is taken from across the water, with the building in the center frame being right around where the characters first arrive.

Daniel develops a romance with Kumiko, played by Tamlyn Tomita. The two decide to visit the ruins of the castle of King Sho Hashi. There is an establishing shot under this overpass, which is beneath Kalanianaʻole Hwy in Honolulu. The spot would be very easy to drive past, with no idea this is beneath. The area can be found near Lānaʻi Lookout and you can see an angled, distant view of the overpass from there. However, actually reaching this point requires you to get much closer.

LOCATION: Near Lānaʻi Lookout, 8102 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825 (GPS coordinates: 21°16’38.0″N, 157°41’02.6″W)

Here is the view where Daniel and Kumiko look at the castle ruins, which was a matte painting composited into the shot.

Daniel and Kumiko then race to the caste ruins, with these views seen in the film. All of the rock formations still look essentially the same.

Reaching this area is a bit of a challenge. It is not set up in any way to be a tourist spot. Locals do fish there often, however, in addition to occasional visitors willing to brave the obstacles in search of scenic ocean views. There are short stretches of shoulder parking along Kalanianaʻole Hwy, with the closest one just past this spot at 21°16’39.4″N, 157°40’60.0″W. Assuming there are spaces available there, you can park and step over the guardrail and work your way down to this area. You could also attempt it from the opposite side near Lānaʻi Lookout. However, our suggestion is to not attempt it. Kalanianaʻole Hwy is a busy road with lots of traffic. Reaching this area requires scaling rocks and standing in areas strong waves can easily reach. In our opinion, the biggest challenge was loose dirt and soil down the sheer rocks near the road, which can cause your footing to unexpectedly slip from beneath you. While there are potential risks, we did see others come to the area. If you do visit there, we strongly suggest checking the tides, exercising caution and bringing someone with you in the event of an injury.

We’d like to thank Reel to Real Filming Locations and It’s Filmed There for first identifying a couple of the locations covered in this article.

Related articles: The Karate Kid (1984), Cobra Kai

Requiem For A Dream (2000)

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The 2000 Darren Aronofsky film “Requiem for a Dream” was shot around Brooklyn, New York, with Coney Island serving as the primary backdrop of the film. This apartment building served as the home of Sara Goldfarb, played by Ellen Burstyn.

LOCATION: 3152 Brighton 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Early in the film, Sara’s son Harry, played by Jared Leto, takes her television to a pawn shop. Harry is seen walking with Tyrone, played by Marlon Wayans, down the Coney Island Beach Boardwalk.

LOCATION: Near 602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (GPS coordinates: 40°34’24.0″N, 73°58’39.3″W)

They walk past the former Thunderbolt roller coaster in Luna Park, Coney Island. The original wooden roller coaster seen in the film ran from 1925 to 1982, until it was demolished in 2000 shortly after filming took place. A new steel rollercoaster, still using the Thunderbolt name, opened in 2014.

LOCATION: Near Bowery St & W 15th St, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (since remodeled)

The store of Mr. Rabinowitz, played by Mark Margolis, has since been demolished. A different building now stands in it’s place. This is what the area looks like now.

LOCATION: Near 825 Surf Ave STE 2, Brooklyn, NY 11224 (now demolished)

Harry and Tyrone sit at Pete’s Clam Stop, where Harry has a fantasy about taking a cop’s gun.

LOCATION: 1320 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Harry has another fantasy about Marion, played by Jennifer Connelly, standing at the end of a pier, looking out toward the water. This scene was filmed at Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier. After the pier suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, it was remodeled, with steel rails and a raised viewing platform added, making its present appearance different from what was seen in the film.

LOCATION: Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier, Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Near the end of the film, Sara’s friends visit her at a hospital, where they are shocked at her appeared. They sit on a bench crying at 3197 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235. There is no bench at the actual location.

Remembering Adam The Woo

December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The first time I recall seeing Adam The Woo was his Married With Children filming locations video. I began visiting filming locations in 2011, so it was inevitable I would discover Adam sooner or later. What stood out to me most was his passion. I knew there were others who enjoyed visiting places only seen through screens suddenly brought to life, but seeing his joy and enthusiasm made me realize that for some, it was a way of life.

Adam became the first YouTuber whose output I routinely followed. Very few have ever since followed. While I always considered him a peer cut from a similar cloth more than an inspiration, looking back, I can see many seeds of influence. The first time I ever boarded a flight specifically to visit filming locations, my destination was Florida, where Adam began filming. Visiting such filming locations as “My Girl,” “Doc Hollywood,” “Problem Child 2,” “The Sandlot,” and “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” were all inspired by seeing Adam’s videos. Adam was also the first person I ever saw use a drone to capture filming locations. On that very same trip, when I drove hours to visit a location and ultimately failed upon realizing it was inaccessible, the spark was lit to purchase a drone; another seed planted by Adam’s videos.

As anyone who has watched his work can attest to, you felt like you got to know Adam by seeing the world through his eyes. While I didn’t see every video, I always checked in on what he was up to and would sometimes watch for days or weeks in a row if a particular destination struck a chord with me.

Adam lived around Los Angeles for a stretch of time, where I also lived. With our shared love of adventures and documenting things around us, I figured it was inevitable we’d cross paths sooner or later. It didn’t happen though. The pandemic hit, Adam returned to Florida.

By 2023, my circle of friends in the filming location community had grown, as had his. When a bunch of us filming location enthusiasts decided to meet up one night in L.A. and put faces to names, I had no idea Adam would be there. All evening long, it seemed like everyone took turns trying to get a word in with him. It was clear how revered he was among the group, many of whom he had been out filming with in the days prior. I was familiar with nearly everyone there that evening, so I busied myself getting to know as many as I could, figuring I’d chat with Adam once he got a minute alone. He never got a minute alone. After some time, Adam said he was tired and wanted to go back to his hotel to rest. I had missed my chance to speak with him.

And then we met. Instead of actually leaving, Adam made his way around to every person he could find, introducing himself if he hadn’t met or saying goodnight if he had. He approached me, we shook hands and spoke for a short while. In that brief moment, my only time meeting Adam, I told him that his work meant a lot to me. He appreciated what I had to say. There wasn’t a trace of ego, just a regular guy, genuinely happy to meet others who shared his passion.

In the days since Adam’s unexpected passing, I’ve found myself thinking about him more than I ever would have thought, his influence now in much sharper focus. To have the courage to walk away from the grind, into the unknown, with the hope of spending every day living your dreams… All the while to spread kindness and laughter, wonder and curiosity, exposed to the world to judge, but never wavering… is awe-inspiring. So many people talk about doing these things, few do. Even fewer do it so memorably. Right up until his last days, Adam was fulfilling his dreams, brightening the lives of others and living his life to the fullest, on his own terms.

I’m grateful Adam shared so many videos, as I will continue to see the world through his lens for years to come. I know others will continue to draw their own inspirations, in unpredictable and exciting new ways. I’m glad our shared interest in visiting places eventually created a pathway to us meeting one another. I’m grateful even though he was tired, Adam still made time to come talk that night. None of us knows where our journey ends. We all choose where it begins. Adam’s legacy transcends. The road remains.

Spider Baby Or, The Maddest Story Ever Told (1967)

December 1, 2025December 6, 2025 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The house from the 1967 Jack Hill film, “Spider Baby,” starring Lon Chaney Jr. and Sig Haig, can be found in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The same home appeared in such films as “Insidious: Chapter 2,” “The Silent Scream” and “H.O.T.S.,” as well as the television series “Falcon Crest.”

LOCATION: 5905 El Mio Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Suburbia (1983)

November 24, 2025 / filmoblivion / 1 Comment

The 1983 film “Suburbia,” directed by Penelope Spheeris, was shot in Southern California. The home of Evan Johnson, played by Bill Coyne, seen early in the film can be found in Downey.

LOCATION: 10267 Branscomb St, Downey, CA 90242

The home is seen again later in the film when Evan returns to take his brother Ethan.

As Evan leaves home, he is seen walking down the street as the opening credits roll.

Evan sits in front of Johnie’s Coffee Shop Restaurant in midtown Los Angeles. The restaurant closed many years ago, but still operates as a filming location. It has appeared in many films, such as “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Big Lebowski,” “American History X,” “Miracle Mile” and “Gone in Sixty Seconds.”

LOCATION: 6099 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Jack, played by Chris Pedersen, rides with Evan when his car breaks down. They push the vehicle in front of this building.

LOCATION: 12160 Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90242

Josh throws a bottle at a bus near this area.

LOCATION: Near 9211 Stewart and Gray Rd, Downey, CA 90241

As the boys drive toward the T.R. house, they pass a series of abandoned homes. At the time, the neighborhoods were being cleared out for the construction of the 105 freeway. Many areas seen in the film were demolished, but some still remain and have since been fixed up. Below are a couple of examples of the homes seen in passing.

LOCATION: 9648 Belcher St, Downey, CA 90242

LOCATION: 9652 Belcher St, Downey, CA 90242

The T.R. House itself would have stood just north of Angell St, Downey, CA 90242, but has since been demolished. The 105 freeway now exists in its place.

The nicer neighborhood where the boys rob some houses can be found in Montebello. The boys stop at this intersection where they see a dead cat in the road.

LOCATION: N Juarez St / Lexington Ave, Montebello, CA 90640

The boys steal food from this home.

LOCATION: 122 W Los Amigos Ave, Montebello, CA 90640

The second house the boys steal from, where the owner discovers them, can be found here.

LOCATION: 1005 Yorktown Ave, Montebello, CA 90640

While its never seen from this angle in the film, here is a view of the front of the home.

The boys pull up to a garage sale at the end of Gneiss Ave in Downey, when they encounter the men seen earlier in the film shooting dogs.

LOCATION: Near 12280 Gneiss Ave, Downey, CA 90242

The shot of the boys walking in slow motion through an upscale neighborhood, which was also featured on many of the films posters and cover art for home video releases, was filmed in Hancock Park.

LOCATION: Near 325S S Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

They are seen in close-up walking past this home, which is never seen in a wide angle in the film.

LOCATION: 333 Plymouth Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

The kids are seen stealing the grass in the lawn from this house, which has since been heavily remodeled. Its located directly across the street from one of the homes they steal from earlier in the film in Montebello.