Europe
In Titanic, before boarding in Southampton, Jack was wandering the streets of this major European city where he sketched locals.
Paris
Before Matthew Broderick was cast, John Hughes considered this Chicago-born actor for the title role in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
John Cusack
In One Battle After Another, Alana Haim’s character is named after this comedienne.
Mae West
Spine #77: “…revolutionized the foreign film market and turned [this actor] into an international star”
...And God Created Woman
He plays both Smoke and Stack
Michael B. Jordan
In I’m Still Here, in order to temporarily gets her out of harm's way before the military regime targets them, the Paiva family send their eldest daughter to this major European city.
London
This Wes Anderson regular was offered the role of Mr. Henry in Bottle Rocket, but ultimately turned it.
Bill Murray
In The Shape of Water, Elisa and Giles watch the “tap on stairs” scenes on television starring these two musical icons.
Shirley Temple and Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
Spine #95: “A profoundly felt film about class and conformity in small-town America.”
All That Heaven Allows
She plays Mary, Stack’s ex-girlfriend
Hailee Steinfeld
Queer was entirely filmed at the historic Cinecittà Studios located in this major European city.
Rome
This future director, who later became a household name in the 70s, was offered to direct California Split and it would have served as his directional debut. Robert Altman ultimately directed it.
Steven Speilberg
In Best in Show, Stefan and Scott design a calendar featuring Shih Tzu dogs in costume as homages to classic Hollywood. One of the months features the Shih Tzu dressed as these two characters from Casablanca.
Rick and Ilsa
Spine #450: “…a charming, hilarious, affectionate look at the folly of dreamers, shot against radiant southwestern backdrops”
Bottle Rocket
He plays Remmick, an Irish vampire
Jack O'Connell
In Jay Kelly, the title character goes to this Italian region to receive a career-tribute award at a film festival.
Tuscany
John Landis originally envisioned this comedy duo (who scored hits in the 70s and 80s together), rather than Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy, starring in Trading Places.
Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor
In Jay Kelly, the title character has a publicity photo of Marlon Brando on a motorcycle from this 50s movie in his dressing room.
The Wild One
Spine #948: “A high-spirited adventure that pits true love against inconceivable odds”
The Princess Bride
He plays Delta Slim, an old town harmonica player and musical legend
Delroy Lindo
In …And God Created Woman, the film takes place in this famous and glamorous resort / coastal town on the French Riveria.
Saint-Tropez
According to his book Room to Dream, David Lynch notes he was offered to direct this independent film early in his career: “it turned out to be a great film, but I didn't think it was right for me."
In Trading Places, Ophelia is watching television while Winthorpe and Valentine are talking. She is watching a lavish costume ball scene from this Hitchcock classic released in the 50s.
To Catch a Thief
Spine #925: “…a picaresque story of friendship that captured a city in crisis”
Midnight Cowboy
She plays Annie, Smoke’s estranged wife and a Hoodoo practitioner
Wunmi Mosaku