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It's no secret that I loved "(500) Days of Summer"-- I've sort of been talking about it nonstop since I saw it. Part of the reason I liked it so much was that it made Los Angeles (which isn't the prettiest of cities,) seem, dare I say it, picturesque. So here's the skinny on the movie's silent star (that would be the city of Los Angeles).
(500) Days in Downtown Los Angeles
If the sun could shine 500 days a year in Los Angeles, it would.
Civic Center Mall
Between the Los Angeles County Court House and the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, CA
The Civic Center Mall is where Tom actually performs his “morning after” dance number. The fountain that makes a prominent appearance is the Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain.
The Director Discusses the Dance Sequence
Marc Webb, the director of “(500) Days of Summer,” discusses “The Best Morning Ever” dance sequence from the film with the NYT.
Redwood Bar & Grill
316 W 2nd St Ste 202, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Redwood where the office karaoke scene takes place. It’s a “pirate bar,” but since there are no parrots, eye patches, or peg legs to speak of here, I am thus inclined to refer to it as “nautical-themed” bar.
The Redwood where the office karaoke scene takes place. It’s a “pirate bar,” but since there are no parrots, eye patches, or peg legs to speak of here, I am thus inclined to refer to it as “nautical-themed” bar.
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Do they even have karaoke night at Redwood?
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You know I don’t think they do, and I was going to look it up and then I got sidetracked (read: lazy).
Redwood Bar & Grill
Tom and Summer hanging out at the so-called “pirate bar.”
Broadway Bar
830 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Broadway Bar is where Tom gets into an altercation when a smarmy suit tries to hit on hit on his lady (who later tells him that she is not fact “his lady”).
Broadway Bar is where Tom gets into an altercation when a smarmy suit tries to hit on hit on his lady (who later tells him that she is not fact “his lady”).
Didn't Love "(500) Days of Summer"?
You’re not alone…
My Favorite Songs From the Movie:
“Us” — Regina Spektor
“Sweet Disposition” — The Temper Trap
“There is a Light That Never Goes Out” — The Smiths
“There Goes the Fear” — Doves
Quelqu’un qui M’a Dit — Carla Bruni
“You Make My Dreams” — Hall & Oats
“Mushaboom” — Feist
“Hero” — Regina Spektor
“Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” — The Smiths
Ikea Burbank
600 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502
The infamous and ridiculously cute date scene takes place in the Burbank Ikea.
The infamous and ridiculously cute date scene takes place in the Burbank Ikea.
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I loved those scenes! It reminds me of myself. Of course I don’t have a beautiful man to frolick along side me. Sad.
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I actually just went to this Ikea and I was looking around for a cute guy who was also shopping solo. Sadly, it was all couples…
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Le sigh. Maybe next time?
Ikea
“Darling, I don’t know how to tell you this, but there’s a Chinese family in our bathroom.”
Million Dollar Theater
307 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
This is where Tom and Summer do what they seem to do best: go to the movies. Oh, and this is also where Summer has an “episode” after seeing “The Graduate.”
This is where Tom and Summer do what they seem to do best: go to the movies. Oh, and this is also where Summer has an “episode” after seeing “The Graduate.”
Union Station
800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Union Station is where Tom and Summer get on a train to go to a wedding in “Santa Barbara” (the scene was actually shot just south of LA).
Union Station is where Tom and Summer get on a train to go to a wedding in “Santa Barbara” (the scene was actually shot just south of LA).
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I think Union Station would actually be a really cool place to get married. It would combine my love of public transit with my love of L.A. With an open bar.
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I’ve know people that have gotten married there. Sadly, I wasn’t invited…
The Wedding
Tom and Summer at the “Santa Barbara” wedding.
Old Bank Dvd
400 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Old Bank DVD is where Tom tries to cheer up a less-than-chipper Summer when he finds a Ringo Starr album. Sadly, he does not succeed.
Old Bank DVD is where Tom tries to cheer up a less-than-chipper Summer when he finds a Ringo Starr album. Sadly, he does not succeed.
Old Bank DVD
I sort of love/hate the fact that Tom’s shirt quotes Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart.”
Fine Arts Building
811 W. 7th St, Los Angeles, CA
Tom waxes poetic about his love of architecture (and the Fine Arts Building) to Summer.
Eastern Columbia Building
849 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Another historic building that makes a cameo in the movie.
Bradbury Building
304 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
This is the cool, Art Deco building where Tom goes on an interview for a job in architecture.
This is the cool, Art Deco building where Tom goes on an interview for a job in architecture.
"L.A. as filtered by love in '(500) Days of Summer'"
The L.A. Times architectural critic weighs in on the role of architecture in (500) Days.
Angels Knoll
356 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Angels Knoll is where Tom’s park bench (his brooding locale of choice,) is located.
Angels Knoll
Tom and Summer take in the view from Angels Knoll.
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I loved this movie! and this guide!
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Did you read this article about “Indie Dream Girls”? http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/… I haven’t seen the movie yet.
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I have yet to see this, but your guide just made me want to see it even more. Damn this unemployment and living on a budget!
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