Where was The Last Days of Disco filmed
The Last Days of Disco
Year: 1998
Country: USA
<p>The movie was filmed in New York City and Jersey City. Principal photography took place in various Manhattan neighborhoods, including the West Village, Chelsea, and Yorkville. The nightlife scenes were filmed at Loew's old Jersey Theatre in Jersey City, which had been converted into a nightclub. At the time of filming, the theater was under renovation, which allowed the filmmakers to design the interior to their liking. Filming also took place in various bars and restaurants in Manhattan, which helped to create a complete image of life in New York in the early 1980s. All locations were chosen to convey the New York flavor and atmosphere of the bygone disco era.</p>
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Locations
Alice and Charlotte's place of work
In movie
Scene where Alice and Charlotte are at work in the office. Charlotte asks Alice where she slept last night and other details about her night with Tom. They then discuss that they need to find an apartment to rent together soon. The girls worry that the two of them won't be able to find something inexpensive, so they decide to look for a third roommate.
Real
Scene was shot in an office skyscraper at the intersection of 99 Park Avenue and 40th Street in Manhattan. This 26-story building, built in 1953 is located just two minutes from Grand Central and in the heart of Manhattan's business district. Alice and Charlotte work at a publishing house, and the location perfectly reflects their attempts to build a career in a successful company. The location adds a New York flavor to the film and emphasizes the contrast between their daily work and nightlife in the clubs.
Nightclub
In movie
Scene where Alice and Charlotte visit a nightclub and meet Jimmy, an advertising executive. Charlotte (played by Kate Beckinsale), the more confident and vain heroine, often gives Alice (played by Chloë Sevigny) advice on how to behave and how to find the right partner. During their first visit to a nightclub, Charlotte convinces Alice to look around and find a rich guy, but her friend doubts her advice.
Real
Scene was shot in Loew's Jersey Theater, located in Journal Square, which was chosen by the director as the main location for the nightclub. In 1986, the theater was sold to a construction company and the building stood abandoned for over a decade, due to which it was badly damaged by time and frequent vandalism. In 1996 a complete reconstruction and modernization of the building began. At the time of filming, the theater was still under renovation, which allowed the filmmakers to design the interior and interior decorations to their liking, emulating the famous Studio 54.
Rex's Bar
In movie
Scene where Alice and Charlotte and company spend time at Rex's bar. After Jimmy and Josh are kicked out of the club, Alice and Charlotte decide to leave with them and head to Rex's bar to wait out the break and return to the club. They spend some time at the bar dancing and socializing for a while, but realizing that the club will not reverse its decision to expel Josh that evening, they decide to go home.
Real
Scene was shot at the Old Town Bar, which is located on East 18th Street in Manhattan. It is one of the oldest famous bars in New York City, operating since 1892 and famous for its original atmosphere. Inside the bar, the original old mirrors, 55-pound marble bar counter, giant porcelain urns, and an early 20th century dumbwaiter are still intact. Old Town Bar is a true symbol of New York style and cultural heritage. It is perfect for a movie about heroines who love nightlife because it is itself a part of the city's history. This bar has appeared in many other movies and TV series and its presence in the movie only adds to the film's recognizability and visual appeal.