Tagged With "Ben Stiller"
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Re: Where in the World is Gumbo? # 9
Considering that F. Scott Fitzgerald's only play, The Onion, features a character who is "the Ambassador of Irish Poland," Romanian Bollywood should not be a big reach! However...not so puzzling. Just as Iceland is Greenland and several other places in the new Ben Stiller "Walter Mitty" film, the film industry of India shoots in unexpected places...although in the video whose link is HERE , there's no attempt to play it as somewhere else.
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
As I said, quite a few films were shot here. Wikipedia has a list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...t_A%C3%AFt_Benhaddou Ouarzazate is the centre of Morocco's film industry. We actually visited one of the studios - but Ait-Ben-Haddou is far more interesting.
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Re: Iceland's Secret Life as a Film Star (Really!)
Anyone who has traveled to Iceland wouldn't be surprised by this. It's a country of amazing rugged beauty, just made for cinema. And with Icelandair, it's quite easy to do get there now both from North America and Europe. I suggest people look at some of the scenery in the Golden Circle and South Iceland to understand what I mean by this.
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March 9, 2018: The Commando Memorial (Spean Bridge), Scotland
Ian Cook shares one of the United Kingdom's most beloved monuments, that dedicated to British Commando Forces. The monument offers panoramic views, including of Ben Nevis and Aonach Mòr.
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February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Professor Abe visits the picturesque town of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a very photogenic destination.
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Iceland's Secret Life as a Film Star (Really!)
The new Ben Stiller film, the Secret Life of Walter Mitty, has focused new attention on Iceland as a venue for film-making. It's a surprising country with a wide variety of scenery...but up to now it has mostly played "somewhere else" in the movies....
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Aug. 26, 2016: Ben Youssef Madrasa, Marrakech
Almost hidden in the Medina, a striking display of geometric tilework and exquisitely carved details every where you look.
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Nov. 23, 2016: Big Ben - London
Possibly the most famous clock tower in the world...but Samantha reminds us that it's actually the bell and not the clock and tower that is Big Ben!
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Big Ben to go silent next year
Officials announce Big Ben will be silent for months during repairs next year.
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The Boss to play Rome's Circus Maximus (and Milan)
Bruce Springsteen—The Boss—has two concerts planned for Italy this summer, including one in the historic Circus Maximus.
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Night at the Museum: new hotel concept
A unique chain of boutique hotels re-imagines its lobbies as galleries for contemporary art, and as a way to preserve significant buildings.
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Re: March 9, 2018: The Commando Memorial (Spean Bridge), Scotland
I enjoy interesting memorials. The setting of this one is amazing! Thanks for sharing this, Ian!
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Great post about Morocco, one of the prettiest countries in North Africa!
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Thanks a lot for your kind comment. You are right - Morocco is an interesting country with lots of fabulous sights.
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Morocco: Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou and Ait Youl
Lester enjoys his drive through the high Atlas mountains, his encounter with the Berber people, and some of the lovely villages and scenery he encountered.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct 3, 2013: Houses of Parliament and River Thames, London, England
One of the most iconic images of England is that of the Houses of Parliament (House of Lords and House of Commons), and its famous clock tower (Big Ben).
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Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco. A UNESCO World Heritage Site
DrFumblefinger visits the historic fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, a popular filming location and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Re: Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco. A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Yes, I remember that our hotel was nothing to write home about either. We had a decent enough meal there, though, with a bottle of reasonable local wine.
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Re: Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco. A UNESCO World Heritage Site
I visited Aït Ben Haddou, #Morocco, a few years ago. Your photos are excellent and show the complex city.