Topic: Film locations quiz (No Cheating).

[Skidder.]

 Okay, short and sweet. Whoever gets it right, poses the next one.

 Nice and easy one to start proceedings.

 http://goo.gl/maps/AHNjq

 (Answers in spoilers folks, so's not to spoil it for late-comers and if any real solid ones come up, one hint per location. If you win and don't post yours within the hour of your post, the next person is on.)

 Short Guide on Google Maps in case you're a philistine:
 

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In order to get the link for the location, first find it in Google maps - then try to get the angle/shot as close to the film as possible. Then, on the left pane, there is a printer and a link icon. Click the link icon, and ensure "Short URL" is ticked. Or you could just do what Gregor did underneath and copy/paste the link from the address bar.

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[gregor]

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Ghostbusters

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[gregor]

Here's my one, I don't know what you mean by the "left pane" and I can't see a printer or link icon, but this seems to work anyway:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.505294,-0.091818,3a,75y,247.5h,87.85t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sg204x6Ps9VTJS0aa2WCSCQ!2e0

[Skidder.]

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Ghostbusters

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Aye, Well in. (Told you it was easy) If you look to the left where it says "Get directions" - "My Places", then next to it is a printer and a chain icon. But yeah, as you say, still works like.

Little interesting thing about my one:

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if you look here, well.. Have a look, I thought it was quite boss. You can also see Gus Poyet reading a paper.

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Here's my one, I don't know what you mean by the "left pane" and I can't see a printer or link icon, but this seems to work anyway:

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.505294,-0.091818,3a,75y,247.5h,87.85t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sg204x6Ps9VTJS0aa2WCSCQ!2e0

That is going to piss me off, if it's as close to the actual camera shot as it is in the film, I think I've seen it before. But, I've been down that street a few times to get to the market so I'm thinking it might be just that.

[gregor]

It doesn't say that for me, not sure if it's because of the browser I'm using. Yeah it's close to the shots used in the film, if nobody gets it after an hour I'll give a clue!

[Skidder.]

It doesn't say that for me, not sure if it's because of the browser I'm using. Yeah it's close to the shots used in the film, if nobody gets it after an hour I'll give a clue!

Dunno why, but I'll take a punt at:

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Alfie?

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[Buck Pete]

It doesn't say that for me, not sure if it's because of the browser I'm using. Yeah it's close to the shots used in the film, if nobody gets it after an hour I'll give a clue!

punt on:

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Quadrophinia

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[[new username under construction]]

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Lock Stock?

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[Buck Pete]

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Lock Stock?

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I did think along those lines myself but more specifically

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Snatch

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[Skidder.]

I did think along those lines myself but more specifically

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Snatch

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I keep thinking that they come down from under the bridge and walk down that little alleyway. Wait...

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Green Street thingios?

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Edit: I think I can visualise it, but I can't be sure. It's something to do with those shops on the left, Paul Smith and the Cafe. I retake my guess back, it's something to do with that Paul Smith shop, I'm 90% sure of it. It's some shop in some film, argh!!!

It's fucking... It's on the tip of my tongue, its like, I'm sure someone goes into that shop and I think it has grating on it or something. It's like an Aladin's cave or something... If it's what I'm thinking it is we don't actually see inside the shop (pfft!). For some reason I keep thinking of Michael Caine. Is it:

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The film with him and Sean Connery where they go and become kings?

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[gregor]

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Lock Stock?

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Correct!

[Skidder.]

Correct!

Twat - I created a big narrative to along with mine and everything.

I'm still sticking to it, that shop has been used in something else.

[gregor]

Haha, it's quite tough that one but it's a location I love which is why I went with it.

Here's a shot from how it looked in the film, a bit closer than my one:

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[Buck Pete]

Nice work Shadowbane.  Get another one posted mate this is good Friday fun.

[Skidder.]

Nice work Shadowbane.  Get another one posted mate this is good Friday fun.

Good point - Not to be an ass about it, but considering Gregor mentioned the hour hint thing, I guess it would be only fair to put in something about folk who guess right and for one reason or another aren't able to pose theirs. So I guess it'd be only fair on others to put in an hour deadline for guesser-righters to pose their shot. Otherwise the next guesser (wronger in this case), should be on.

Seems fair right?

(Would make that Buck Pete at 10:38)

Is that making sense or am I having a brainfart?

[Buck Pete]

You do the next one Kidder I'm sure Shadowbane will be cool about it.

Go on get it up.

[Skidder.]

You do the next one Kidder I'm sure Shadowbane will be cool about it.

Go on get it up.

Fair enough, seems Shadowbane was last on at around tennish anyway, if he comes back on, i'm sure he can throw one in somewhere.

Right.

Again, fairly simple one.

http://goo.gl/maps/rbNXr

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I'm working lol.....someone else take my go

[Skidder.]

I'm working lol.....someone else take my go

Watch him get this one right n'all. 

[Craig S]

Fair enough, seems Shadowbane was last on at around tennish anyway, if he comes back on, i'm sure he can throw one in somewhere.

Right.

Again, fairly simple one.

http://goo.gl/maps/rbNXr

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Trainspotting where he is running down the street? Although thought that looked more shops.

Also looks like some of the streets in Filth but couldnt say a scene.

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Trainspotting?

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phew! not first lol

[Craig S]

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Trainspotting?

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phew! not first lol

Only by 1 second!

[Skidder.]

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Trainspotting where he is running down the street? Although thought that looked more shops.

Also looks like some of the streets in Filth but couldnt say a scene.

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Yup - Went for a nosey down there when I was living up there, fuck it's rough.

http://goo.gl/maps/HXfxY - This is where the scene starts, somewhere around Princess Street and ends up at Carlton Street. Here's the route: http://goo.gl/maps/oHL1G - Wonder how many folk have recreated that?

If you browse down the street a few hundred yards you'll see what I mean by how rough it gets, there's a section by some graffiti that has cans of lager just left there and a load of ominous looking folk hanging around. 

Anyway, dude you're up.

[Craig S]

I think this may be quite tough. i wasnt going to do this one, but could not get a good shot of the other location.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.831771,-118.199056,3a,75y,88.85h,97.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sdgL0qsDxS4r0B4oSa4SONw!2e0

[Skidder.]

I think this may be quite tough. i wasnt going to do this one, but could not get a good shot of the other location.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.831771,-118.199056,3a,75y,88.85h,97.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sdgL0qsDxS4r0B4oSa4SONw!2e0

If no-one gets it within the hour, you can always give a hint or pop up another shot from the same film I guess?

[Buck Pete]

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Trainspotting where he is running down the street? Although thought that looked more shops.

Also looks like some of the streets in Filth but couldnt say a scene.

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Just looked on Youtube at the trailer and it is at the start when they are being chased. They all descend down a flight of steps and that is the picture we got provided.

Nice one.

[Buck Pete]

I think this may be quite tough. i wasnt going to do this one, but could not get a good shot of the other location.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.831771,-118.199056,3a,75y,88.85h,97.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sdgL0qsDxS4r0B4oSa4SONw!2e0

The Godfather?

Screw the spoilers guys

[Skidder.]

I think this may be quite tough. i wasnt going to do this one, but could not get a good shot of the other location.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.831771,-118.199056,3a,75y,88.85h,97.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sdgL0qsDxS4r0B4oSa4SONw!2e0

Alfie?

(Yeah, doesn't make much sense anyway using Spoilers really)

[Craig S]

If no-one gets it within the hour, you can always give a hint or pop up another shot from the same film I guess?

Ok, well the other building I wanted to do is more recognisable and from the same film, but its so secluded you can hardly see it from the road. maybe with the 2 pics it may help:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@42.173906,-87.785238,3a,75y,144.99h,78.14t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sB4jh_F8OvbaENuyjMPo0VQ!2e0

[Skidder.]

Ok, well the other building I wanted to do is more recognisable and from the same film, but its so secluded you can hardly see it from the road. maybe with the 2 pics it may help:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@42.173906,-87.785238,3a,75y,144.99h,78.14t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sB4jh_F8OvbaENuyjMPo0VQ!2e0

IT?

[Craig S]

IT?

No, it's more famous than that. the pic from the 2nd building is not a good angle.

[Buck Pete]

Misery?

[Craig S]

Misery?

No.

Same movie again:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@41.881978,-87.634778,3a,75y,128.45h,95.12t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1swy17qWw0Glmt9kXiQISO2g!2e0

[Skidder.]

No.

Same movie again:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@41.881978,-87.634778,3a,75y,128.45h,95.12t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1swy17qWw0Glmt9kXiQISO2g!2e0

I'm thinking Al Pacino.

I've seen that Multi-Storey car park in something and I'm thinking someone is watching someone through binoculars or a scope or something.

[Craig S]

I'm thinking Al Pacino.

I've seen that Multi-Storey car park in something and I'm thinking someone is watching someone through binoculars or a scope or something.

No, too high brow! The car park shot is not the best to be honest, but though it may jog some memories.

I don't think my shots have been good at all!

[Skidder.]

No, too high brow! The car park shot is not the best to be honest, but though it may jog some memories.

I don't think my shots have been good at all!

Marathon Man?

[Craig S]

Marathon Man?

Still too highbrow, it's a comedy.

Last one, then I will give it up.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@42.129667,-87.828062,3a,75y,255.48h,102.15t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sAUk9hpUz1VNba-6yE0ubYA!2e0

Not the foreground buildings.

[Skidder.]

Still too highbrow, it's a comedy.

Last one, then I will give it up.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@42.129667,-87.828062,3a,75y,255.48h,102.15t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sAUk9hpUz1VNba-6yE0ubYA!2e0

Not the foreground buildings.

Ahh I don't think I've seen it then mate... Give it time, someone'll get it. That structure is far too iconic.

One of the cramp triplets from the film thread will probably get that one.

[dave 5516]

Grosse Point Blank?

[Craig S]

Ahh I don't think I've seen it then mate... Give it time, someone'll get it. That structure is far too iconic.

One of the cramp triplets from the film thread will probably get that one.

I will put the answer in a spoiler, so you can get on with another (dont ask me after this one!!).

ANSWER BELOW:

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Ferris Bueller's day Off



Ferris Bueller's house:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@33.831771,-118.199056,3a,75y,88.85h,97.74t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sdgL0qsDxS4r0B4oSa4SONw!2e0

Camerons house (although almost impossible to see from google cam):
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@42.173906,-87.785238,3a,75y,144.99h,78.14t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sB4jh_F8OvbaENuyjMPo0VQ!2e0
Here it is up for sale, complete with red ferrari:
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/370-Beech-St_Highland-Park_IL_60035_M75005-48869

The garage the valet drives the ferrari out of then turns under the monorail up ahead:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@41.881978,-87.634778,3a,75y,128.45h,95.12t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1swy17qWw0Glmt9kXiQISO2g!2e0

The last one is the "Save ferris" water tower. I couldn't get the angle again

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@42.129667,-87.828062,3a,75y,255.48h,102.15t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sAUk9hpUz1VNba-6yE0ubYA!2e0

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