Laurie Metcalf

JFK (1991)

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The 1991 Oliver Stone film “JFK” was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. Early in the film, Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, watches the events unfold surrounding the assassination of JFK from this bar.

LOCATION: 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This home, located in the Garden District, served as the home of Jim Garrison.

LOCATION: 1408 First St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim walks through Lafayette Square, where he meets up with Bill and Lou, played by Michael Rooker and Jay O. Sanders respectively, in front of Galler Hall, which also appears in such films as “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” “Interview with the Vampire,” “Miller’s Crossing,” and “Runaway Jury,” as well as the TV show “NCIS: New Orleans.”

LOCATION: 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team visit the former office of Guy Bannister, played by Ed Asner. This really is within walking distance from the above location, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 701 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team then visit the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building Fifth Circuit, which appears as a post office and former Office of Naval Intelligence. This too is within walking distance of the previous locations, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 600 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The trial of Clay Shaw, played by Tommy Lee Jones, takes place at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

LOCATION: 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Lady Bird (2017)

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The 2017 Greta Gerwig film, “Lady Bird,” is set in the city of Sacramento, California, where most of the film was shot as well.

The blue house, which Lady Bird envies and even begins to tell others is her home, is arguably the most well-known Sacramento location from the film.

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LOCATION: 1224 44th St, Sacramento, CA 95819

One key location from the film that is not in Sacramento, but can actually be found in Southern California, is Lady Bird’s house, which is located in Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley.

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LOCATION: 6701 Orion Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Lady Bird works at this cafe, which can be found in South Pasadena.  The same building can be seen in the films “Role Models” “Prom Night” and “Slipstream.”

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LOCATION: 1019 El Centro St, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Kyle’s house can be found in Los Angeles, near Hancock Park. The interior of the same house was used in “American Beauty.”

LOCATION: 330 S Windsor Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

The market where Miguel and Shelly work and where Lady Bird later takes a job is Fields Market in Canoga Park.  The store is a staple of film and television, appearing in such films as “Bird Box” and “Matchstick Men,” as well as such television shows as “Desperate Housewives,” “American Horror Story” and dozens more.  It has also been seen in countless commercials and music videos.

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LOCATION: 23221 Saticoy St, Canoga Park, CA 91304

Lady Bird has a date at night with Danny at the Fredrick N. Evans Rose Garden at McKinley Park.

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LOCATION: 3255 H St, Sacramento, CA 95816

The rose garden is seen once again late in the film, during a montage of businesses and landmarks around Sacramento.

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The Thrift Town, where Lady Bird and her mom shop for clothes.

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LOCATION: 410 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815

The American Market and Deli is where Lady Bird buys cigarettes, lottery tickets and a Playgirl magazine to celebrate her 18th birthday.

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LOCATION: 2331 N St, Sacramento, CA 95816

Gunther’s Ice Cream is shown during a montage of Sacramento businesses and landmarks.

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LOCATION: 2801 Franklin Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95818

Club Raven is also seen in the montage.

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LOCATION: 3246 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816