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Travel Through Christopher Nolan’s Cinematic Universe

Destinations that feel as mind-bending as the stories they inspired.

Holyn Thigpen July 7, 2026

Fade In: A Cinema History Road Trip Through Los Angeles

From a silent-film alley to a Mayan temple to the ship that won a war—Hollywood’s hidden history, still standing.

View from the edge of the quarry.

Exploring the World of Steven Spielberg

These real-life places reveal the landscapes, landmarks, and inspirations behind the filmmaker’s extraordinary career.

Holyn Thigpen June 8, 2026

Castle Noel

Year-round Christmas attraction filled with movie magic.

Çanakkale Trojan Horse

Çanakkale, Turkey

Çanakkale Trojan Horse

The legendary wooden horse that stands in modern Troy is a prop from the 2004 Wolfgang Petersen film.

San Salvatore di Sinis

This isolated village has Hollywood fame and a church with underground structures that date to the pre-Christian period.

Durango, Mexico

San Vicente de Chupaderos

A small town that began as a western movie set.

Kamakura, Japan

Shōchiku Ōfuna Studio Site

Iconic Japanese movies were made at this forgotten film-studio-site-turned-mall.

Dona Paula's Tombstone

Legends of adultery, love affairs, and charity swirl around this mysterious 17th-century Portuguese woman.

EUR Piezometric Water Tower

EUR Piezometric Water Tower

Nicknamed “The Mushroom,” this unique water tower has been featured in several iconic movie scenes.

James Bond’s Jetpack Escape in ‘Thunderball’ Almost Didn’t Happen

At least not as initially planned.

Jennifer Byrne April 25, 2024

Burbank, California

'The Cameraman'

This statue celebrating early Hollywood is largely forgotten, while its twin replica at Walt Disney World has become an icon.

From September 2023 till August 4, 2024, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will have Velma Von Tussle's exploding wig from the 1988 <em>Hairspray</em> movie on display in a special exhibit commemorating the film's director, John Waters: Pope of Trash.

objects of intrigue

How John Waters Exploded Velma Von Tussle’s ‘Hairspray’ Wig

And what it took to save the iconic film prop for a new exhibit—hint: lots of steam.

Jennifer Byrne January 11, 2024

Pembroke Dock, Wales

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre

This Welsh dockyard was the site of the not-so-secret construction of the Millennium Falcon for the original Star Wars trilogy.

Doune, Scotland

Doune Castle

The castle that provided the setting for much of 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' is now a pilgrimage site for fans.

7 Real-Life Locations From Christmas Movies

From an iconic leg lamp to an antique escalator in a New York department store.

Jonathan Carey December 1, 2023

Once Upon a Time in The West Filming Location

Mexican Hat, Utah

'Once Upon a Time in the West' Filming Location

This arch was featured prominently in the film.

Jacksonville, Florida

Norman Studios

The last standing silent film studio in Jacksonville is the last remnant of the city's once-thriving movie industry.