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7 Iconic Films That Will Make You Want to Move to New York

Do you also hop on the “movies” train to take you all around the globe? I do that a lot, particularly because I can be lazy. Judge me all you want, but my trips are planned by the greatest filmmakers of all time. So, yeah! I think I’m winning here.The only downside? I don’t have photos for Instagram. Well, that doesn’t bother me, unless I’m on a “trip” to New York City. The Big Apple isn’t just another city—it’s a whole other vibe. Lights, constant chatter, street musicians, the smell of oven-fresh pizzas, and an abundance of life—I’d move there if I could afford the NYC lifestyle! Since I can’t, these are my top watches any time I want to take a “bite” of the Big Apple!7 Movies That Will Make You Want to Move to New York City1. Elf (2003) Jon Favreau’s Elf is an endearing Christmas movie. But beyond that, it is one of those narratives that explores New York with childlike innocence. The movie follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who travels to New York City to track down his birth parents. The Big Apple’s backdrop provides a dynamic setting for Buddy’s emotional growth, instantly creating a fish-out-of-water dynamic. The city ultimately becomes a significant character in its own right, constantly realigning us to the overarching theme of rediscovering the infectious magic of innocence through the festivities of Christmas.The narrative takes us around New York, making pit stops at iconic locations like...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 27 January

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