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Nov 3, 20186 min read
CSI: Long Beach?
From our August 2018 magazine: “CSI: Miami” was the world’s most-watched television program for several years—call it the “David Caruso”...
Oct 22, 20182 min read
Joining the "Country Club" of Famous Movies
If you’re a fan of Jake Gyllenhaal or dark narratives, chances are you’ve heard of the 2001 cult classic “Donnie Darko.” This film, which...
Oct 21, 20182 min read
A “Pleasant” Place for a Movie Shoot
Starring Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon, “Pleasantville” (1998) tells the story of David Wagner (Maguire), a kid obsessed with the...
Oct 1, 20183 min read
A Film Layered in Long Beach History
From our August 2018 magazine: The 2007 film “License to Wed” tells the story of an engaged couple from Chicago, Ben and Sadie. Ben (John...
Sep 27, 20183 min read
Spotlight: Location Manager Craig Van Gundy
From our August 2018 magazine issue: Craig Van Gundy has brought multiple projects to Long Beach as a location manager, including films...
Sep 24, 20183 min read
An Adventurous Film Shoot at the Port
Paramount Pictures’ 1997 film “Face/Off,” starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage, pits an FBI special agent named Sean Archer (Travolta)...
Sep 9, 20183 min read
Spotlight: Location Manager Patrick Mignano
For Patrick Mignano, Long Beach is more than just home; it’s a place to make movie magic. Learn more about the Long Beach native who is...
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