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Another thread for a Miami-set movie, this time instead of "filming locations" I decided to call it "film & locations" so it's clear the discussion of the film itself is also welcome. @airtommy , @miamijimf you showed interest in this movie before and my understanding is CGlide's site doesn't have it. I generally liked the movie, but I'll like anything filmed in Miami and I'll like anything with Kurt Russell, so this was easy. It is a really great movie locations-wise. Some Miami movies are either full of just "mainstream" locations everybody knows, and sometimes don't show the city at all. But this one, just like for example The Specialist, has some great locations which fall into the goldilocks zone of looking findable and interesting at the same time. I think Miami movies deserve their own threads and not just quick comments in this thread, so we can thoroughly get on locations if we wanted. Don't mean to be making these threads CGlidesque by trying to go each location from the start of the movie. Rather, a leisurely stroll here and there when the mood strikes. @miamijimf in your comment elsewhere from 2015 you mentioned a Coral Gables house, I assume this one. I just found it. To me the most useful shot was this: I have some intuition for Coral Gables and this street immediately gave me the vibes of the central areas between the Granada and Country Club sections. I also through of the University Drive and even more so of Old Cutler Road, but ruled those out quickly and focused on Almeria Ave and Columbus Blvd. Of course the playground in the back of this shot was really helpful too: It's 2416 Columbus Blvd, further confirmed by the numbers around the door. Here is a note about this home (shot from another angle): https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/165833

701 Brickell Ave (built in 1986). Easy to triangulate: the multilevel building on the right behind the guy at the window is Brickell One built in 1982 on Brickell Key and was the only building on Brickell Key in 1985 when the movie was supposedly filmed- it was rather filmed in 1986 due to built date of the building they are in. Also the land on the lower left outside the big window is the (north tip) of Brickell Key with the mouth of Miami River seen as a small tip above. In the background is clearly the Port of Miami. P.S: the building south of 701 Brickell is the only other that could potentially match with the angle and the distance we see, but 777 Brickell was built in 2008 and can be ruled out. See my pics below.

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Fully agree…although I thought Mitzi Kapture was hot, too! But, so was Janet Gunn!! The only issue I have is how they ended both sets…very tragic with one, and we were left open-ended with the other. But, the show was unexpectedly cancelled, so that’s what left Gunn & Potter “hanging”. However, the visuals, chemistry between the stars, episodes, and wild starting theme were superb!

I kinda liked this! Haven't seen many episodes though. I found Janette Gunn more attractive than Mitzi Kapture. She was hot! The intro was one of the best I ever watched in a TV show. I think that show was the 90s Miami Vice for the visual, fashion and scenery (albeit shot in San Diego) and Hunter for having male and female detectives. Overall, quality of writing was a mixed bag. In fairness, the better episodes were the first four seasons.

In all honesty, I don’t believe the character of Gina’s race or ethnic background had anything to do with having a relationship with Crockett. Both were immensely attracted to, and deeply cared about & for the other. Their races (whether the characters or the actors in real life) had nothing to do with it. I don’t really watch MV, looking for racial issues (unless part of the plot revolved around or included that). But, I think MV did an immensely superb job of including many races, ethnic backgrounds, cultures, etc…

What a Season Premiere ! Directed by Don Johnson himself, stylishly and dark. Sets the tone for Season 5 perfectly. With Tim Truman’s rock score the show is on a knives edge which suits the season well. Good locations in this fall 1988 episode too — showcasing the new Bayside complex in the teaser as well as Brickell, Key Biscayne and Virginia Key locations. I give this episode 10 out of 10.

Just great.

Today we wish a very Happy Birthday to .................. Sonny-Burnett! You haven't visited since August of last year, but that was only 71/2 months ago, so hope you drop by & say Hello. Enjoy your Special Day!

I find the 1986 and 1994 aerials are pretty decent in quality. In 1986 the tree is very insignificant compared to the movie in 1999, but in 1994 aerial the tree is as bushy as in the movie. And: the cafe was real until the license expired in 1998. https://www.myfloridalicense.com/inspectionDates.asp?licid=2313107 On Facebook there are even pictures of the last remaining tree behind of the cafe location, one of the oldest pine trees in Dade Cty - before it will be chopped down shortly for developers (of course, who could have guessed?!) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1410604355754362/permalink/2788157614665689/ Is this now enough original location evidence for you or do I need to find the original wooden planks from the cafe too?

it's been a while i didn't watch The running man. and for me it's simply one of the best 80s films, and one of the best featuring Schwarzenegger, if not his best. from acting, to plot, to actors, everything is solid into that movie. i also discovered it was inspired from a Stephen King book, and was directed by P.M. Glaser

I finally finished this one. I had to tear apart the Lamborghini for some parts though. I also didn’t have some parts in white, but it’s close, I think.

This is long, but I’ve tried to break it up into easier to read, smaller paragraphs. So, I’ve decided to again, after many years, go through one of my other favorites growing up (besides MV & various others)…the wild & shocking SILK STALKINGS (1991-1999)! When I say wild & shocking…for television at the time, it was! The early 90s was when cable networks started to really branch out, and started creating & producing their own shows…instead of just airing reruns of previous shows from the original main networks (CBS, NBC & ABC). The USA network was one that really “took off”, and I don’t know how many shows they created during the 90s…but, it was a lot! But, one of the first and most shocking & provocative was Silk Stalkings…which was a play-on-words, as it was a sarcastic or snide reference to ‘silk stockings’…meaning the murders, victims, and suspects were sex related, and not your old fashioned roll-in-the-hay variety either! This show was all about “kinky” with a capital K (for the time), and lots of the plots, scenes, and murders were so perverted & bizarre that the show was not allowed to be aired even in prime time! It had to be aired late-night, at 11:00 (10:00 central). It started out on both USA and CBS—as part of their “crime time after prime time” lineup idea. However, in 1993 CBS did away with that, and SS became solely & specifically a USA series. Even the intro was the most wild and fascinating yet to-date…with quick clips of sex, assassination, poisoned champagne, strangulation, deadly tarantulas, drowning naked ladies in pools, and perverted murder…all revolving around a mysterious, sexy blonde (portrayed by model Avalon Jones). This was to give viewers the idea or “feel” for what the show would be about…but were not actual scenes from episodes. Like MV at the beginning, I was fascinated & intrigued with SS…in high school it was one of, if not, my favorite show/s! In my opinion SS was the 90s answer to the 80s success of both MV & Hunter (1984-1991), another popular cop/crime drama starring Fred Dryer & Stepfanie Kramer, and created produced by Stephen J. Cannell—who also helped create & produce SS! SS was all about color & wild sets…instead of the soft pastels of MV, the “sizzling” & bright neon colors was the focus of SS. They took the style of sets further than any show up to that time (and I still think they’d catch your attention pretty quick today)! Even the police station was styled with neon lights and multiple rooms or portions were styled as supposedly looking down the barrel of a gun and/or sniper’s rifle, lol! But, despite the wildness of sets & wardrobe…there was a definite chemistry & connection with the cast. There was a depth & “realism” that helped counterbalance the wild styles & colors, as well as had you loving, relating to, and enthralled with the main characters. In Palm Beach, Florida, the rich, elite, & powerful like to flaunt their wealth, party hard…and sometimes kill! The show, and for the first 4 1/2 seasons starred Rob Estes & Mitzi Kapture as Chris Lorenzo & Rita Lee Lance…homicide partners…but, best friends as well. They are without a doubt one of the best on screen “couples” on television! As the show progressed, so did their relationship. SS became the highest rated & most popular cable series on television! That was a huge deal at the time…as the 3 original main networks primarily still ruled everything in TV world. But, from MV to SS…nothing lasts forever. In 1995, and partway into Season 5, Rob Estes & Mitzi Kapture decided they wanted out…he wanted to do other things, and she was wanting to take time off to spend time with her husband & help care for her first child, as she was pregnant at the time. I won’t go into much detail, as for those who haven’t seen it or don’t know (get the DVD set)…but, their exits aren’t “roses & candy” (one a little on the Zito side, if you know what I mean , and the other sort of on the “Freefall” side & left open-ended). But, the show continued on…the first cast replacements (last half of Season 5) didn’t go over well…no big shock there. So, with the last 3 seasons (Seasons 6-8), they brought in actors Chris Potter & Janet Gunn-(who had previously guest starred in some SS episodes), as Tom Ryan & Cassandra “Cassie” St. John—who were now not only being partnered together…but, were ex-spouses as well! However, they actually did have good chemistry, too and fans became interested with them as well…the popularity rose again, and again the show went on till the end of the decade. But, they never quite matched Chris & Rita. At the time I was so angry & upset over how Chris & Rita ended on the show, that I originally refused to watch Tom & Cassie. But, years later I got the DVDs of the entire series, and have since watched them. I do enjoy them on the show as well, but Chris & Rita will always be my favorite stars. But, back in 99 USA went through some changes and SS was somewhat unexpectedly cancelled! Season 8 ends on a cliffhanger, and they planned on coming back for Season 9 to conclude it…but, that sadly never happened. However, the show was amazing, and dared to push the proverbial “envelope” even further than MV had…it’s totally worth watching/getting if you haven’t already! Like MV, there’s episodes you’ll probably not care for…but that’s the case with any show that goes longer than 2 seasons. I truly wish this series would get a Blu-ray release…like MV, in HD this show would “rock” all over again!

I think CGlide should consider adding The Mean Season (1985) with Kurt Russell and Mariel Hemingway to his list of Miami movies to cover. Some Vice sites and great Miami locations plus a Coral Gables house and street that should be findable.