{"id":4148,"date":"2018-10-03T11:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T15:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=4148"},"modified":"2018-10-01T18:37:25","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T22:37:25","slug":"malaika-made-in-massachusetts-5-film-television-inspired-adventures-to-experience-while-living-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2018\/10\/03\/malaika-made-in-massachusetts-5-film-television-inspired-adventures-to-experience-while-living-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaika: Made in Massachusetts- 5 Film & Television Inspired Adventures to Experience While Living in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Storytelling. It\u2019s our brand, our livelihoods, and the basis of our education. Beyond the mediums of print, television, film, etc., the best stories transcend words on a page or images on a screen. They engulf our thoughts, and pull at our heart strings. <\/span><\/p>\n

Massachusetts, and more specifically Boston, is the location of thousands of movie and television scenes. It is home to centuries of history, love, triumph, and wisdom; a true calling ground for narratives of every design. So while you\u2019re living here in Boston, why not sightsee the inspiration behind some of film and television\u2019s most iconic scenes?<\/p>\n

Here are my 5 recommendations to experience Hollywood magic in the City of Champions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Boston Public Garden Bench – \u201cGood Will Hunting\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Who doesn\u2019t love a classic Boston movie? The <\/span>Good Will Hunting <\/span>bench at the Boston Public Garden was home to Matt Damon and Robin Williams\u2019 famous conversation scene (pictured above) in the 1997 Oscar-winning film. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Visit on a sunny day, sit on the bench, and watch the swans float by as you ponder life. <\/span>\u201cYour move, Chief.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    2.\u00a0<\/span>Bull and Finch Pub “Cheers”\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The Bull and Finch Pub, an iconic Boston landmark, was the inspiration behind NBC\u2019s <\/span>Cheers <\/span>(1982-1993). Located directly across from the Boston Public Garden on Beacon Street, the bar\u2019s exterior was used in the television series\u2019 <\/span><\/span>exterior shots. Fans may also visit an exact replica of the set, as well as the <\/span>Cheers <\/span>gift shop at Faneuil Hall. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Stop by and snap a picture of the place where \u201ceveryone knows your name\u201d (and check out their Norm Burger Challenge).<\/span><\/p>\n

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    4. The Castle “Ghostbusters (2016)”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    The castle from the opening scene of Ghostbusters (2016) may seem a little familiar to you\u2026 in fact it should, because it was filmed at Boston University\u2019s very own Dahod Family Alumni Center, aka \u201cthe Castle.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

    On your way to class, stop by to tour the newly renovated space, and later, for dinner, go to Kaze Shabu Shabu, a restaurant in Chinatown, to see the inspiration behind the Ghostbusters\u2019 headquarters. <\/span><\/p>\n

    5. 4 Ocean Avenue, Salem, MA – “Hocus Pocus<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Since it\u2019s the month of \u00a0October, take a day trip to Salem and visit this quaint beachfront home, Max and Dani\u2019s house, in the Halloween classic, \u201cHocus Pocus\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Happy Exploring,
    \n<\/span>CA Malaika<\/span><\/p>\n

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