Clerks II (2006)

March 29, 2020September 17, 2024 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

While the original “Clerks” film was famously shot in New Jersey, the 2006 sequel, “Clerks II” was largely filmed in Southern California. The opening scene depicts the Quick Stop Groceries, famous of course for being the central location from the first film, on fire.

LOCATION: 58 Leonard Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737

Randal, played by Jeff Anderson, lives at this home in Highlands. The home is director Kevin Smith’s actual childhood home. It used to sit at ground level, as seen in the film, but has since been raised due to flood risk in the area.

LOCATION: 21 Jackson St, Highlands, NJ 07732

Much of the film takes place at the fictional Mooby’s fast food restaurant, which was located in Buena Park. The restaurant was vacant and slated for demolition at the time of filming. It has since been demolished and replaced by a housing development.

LOCATION: 8572 Stanton Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 (demolished)

One behind the scenes remnant of the film which is still standing is the hotel next door. The production offices were set up within the rooms.

The police station seen near the end of the film can be found in Highland Park. The building is no longer an active police station and operates today as a police museum. The building has been featured in countless films, including “Transformers,” “Gangster Squad,” “The Choirboys” and “National Security,” as well as the TV series “Twin Peaks: The Return.”

LOCATION: 6043 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

December 15, 2018October 19, 2022 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

In the opening of Steven Soderbergh’s ensemble heist remake, “Ocean’s Eleven,” Danny Ocean, played by George Clooney, is released from prison. This scene was filmed at the East Jersey State Prison. A real prison, the location has appeared in numerous films, including “The Irishman,” “Malcolm X,” “Rounders,” “He Got Game,” “The Hurricane” and more.

LOCATION: 1100 Woodbridge Rd, Rahway, NJ 07065

Danny meets up with Rusty, played by Brad Pitt. The two drive to Musso & Frank Grill, the oldest restaurant in Hollywood, founded over 100 years ago. The two can be seen driving to the parking lot with a camera mounted on the back of the car. The interior pops up twice in the film. First when Danny lays out the plans for a Vegas heist to Rusty, then again when Danny questions if ten men is enough, or if they need one more. The restaurant has popped up in numerous films, including “Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood,” “Ed Wood,” “Blonde” and “Swingers,” as well as the TV shows “Mad Men” and “Bosch.”

LOCATION: 6667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Later in the film Rusty rescues Basher, played by Don Cheadle. This was filmed at a bank in Downtown Los Angeles, across the street from where the opening scenes of “Speed” were filmed.

LOCATION: 601 W 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

The reverse view is also shown in the scene, looking out onto the intersection of S Grand Ave and W 5th St.

The gang plans a “pinch” to create a temporary blackout on the Las Vegas Strip. The scenes in which they steal the device to create the electromagnetic pulse were filmed at the Gillespie Neuroscience Research Facility on the UC Irvine campus in California.

LOCATION: 829 Health Sciences Rd, Irvine, CA 92617

The ending, with the gang all standing in front of the casino fountain, was filmed at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.

LOCATION: 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

War Of The Worlds (2005)

December 27, 2017December 9, 2022 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

The 2005 Steven Spielberg remake “War Of The Worlds,” starring Tom Cruise, was filmed in New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Connecticut and California. The home of Ray Ferrier, played by Cruise, can be found in Bayonne, New Jersey.

LOCATION: 11 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Bayonne, NJ 07002

Ray is seen driving past the Bayonne Bridge on his way home, which runs right beside the house.

In one scene, Ray stands in the street in front of his home and notices a disturbance in the sky.

On the Universal Studios Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, you can see the plane crash set from the film. It is a very intricate set, with lots of full-scale, realistic wreckage. Cars, ambulances and even an actual, out of use, Boeing 747 were all used for film. Universal made it an interactive exhibition, with fires and smoke as you pass through.

LOCATION: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

One tip for those perhaps not interested in paying the full price for admission into Universal Studios Hollywood, this set can actually be seen free of charge from a hilltop behind the studio. Just head up to the 3400 block of Blair Dr in Los Angeles for a view of the crash set. It’s obviously not as good as viewing it up close from ground level, but if you’ve got some time to spare, it’s still an interesting sight.

LOCATION: 3400 block of Blair Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Dogma (1999)

May 30, 2017April 17, 2025 / filmoblivion / Leave a comment

Kevin Smith’s 1999 biblical comedy “Dogma” was primarily filmed in Pennsylvania, with some additional filming in New Jersey. The opening scene is set in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The scene was indeed actually filmed at the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The same location appears in the film “Baby It’s You.”

LOCATION: 1300 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (GPS coordinates: 40°13’22.4″N, 73°59’55.6″W)

The church featured prominently in the film is supposedly located in Red Bank, New Jersey, but can actually be found Pittsburgh. Cardinal Glick, played by George Carlin, introduces “Catholicism Wow!” and the famous “Buddy Christ” here. Later in the film, Loki and Bartleby, played by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, attempt to bring the apocalypse upon Earth in front of the church.

LOCATION: 130 Larimer Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Azrael, played by Jason Lee, sets up his base of operations at this home, also located in Pittsburgh.

LOCATION: 205 Red Oak Ct, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Bethany, played by Linda Fiorentino, ends up broken down along the side of the road with Jay and Silent Bob on this bridge, located in Oakdale

LOCATION: Nike Site Rd, Oakdale, PA 15071 (GPS coordinates: 40°24’16.2″N, 80°09’11.4″W)

Rufus, played by Chris Rock, falls from the sky nude in this area.

Here is the area where the car breaks down, with this electrical tower visible behind Jay and Silent Bob.

Thanks to monrozombi for providing us the Azrael house and bridge locations.

To see our “Dogma” location page, click here.

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Clerks II (2006)

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War Of The Worlds (2005)

Dogma (1999)