Romantic Film Locations Blog

I know it’s been ages, but I wanted to pop in with a few links:

This article on Patrick Bateman’s New York (American Psycho) is so awesome, I just had to share.

We are watching the 1980 version of Pride & Prejudice and loving it. I will always be more a fan of the Firth/Ehle version since that was the first one I saw, but the 1980 production is good and true to the book.

Did you see Jane Eyre with the handsome Michael Fassbender? It was filmed at Haddon Hall.

I’m looking forward to the film Anonymous with Rhys Ifans… probably not going to be very romantic, but it’s got an outstanding trailer.

copyright Universal Studios

I’m loving the costumes and soft color palette of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang.  You can see more photos here.

This Daily Mail article talks about Antony House in Cornwall providing the setting for some Alice in Wonderland scenes.  Also mentioned - the new Robin Hood.  Read the story here.

I’m totally loving the Living In blog series over at Design*Sponge.  Basically, Amy Merrick choses one of her favorite movies I’d like to live in and then gives readers decor options that match the film.  Better you just visit the link and see for yourself.  I especially like the Gosford Park one!

Hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride & Prejudice (1995) was actually Lyme Park.

If you like Romantic Film Locations as much as I do, you may be interested in Brit Movie Tours, a new bus tour company launching in London, this February. The tours are divided up into themes like Romantic, Harry Potter, Spy, etc… and visit locations featured in movies like Bridget Jones’s Diary, HP, Notting Hill and the James Bond films.

Find out more about London Tours of TV & Film Locations.

copyright 2001. The Film Council

It may not be a fantastic film, but I love the movie Crush with Andie McDowell (sometimes known as Satan’s actress, but she’s ok in this). The film just fuels my fantasy of living in the Costwolds in a glorious cottage with charming avenues and shops. Just look at that doorway in the photo. Sigh. I managed to find a VHS copy of the film for $.99 and snapped it up, but I’d really like to get it on DVD so I can get some screen shots of the cottage/town.

Filmed in and around Chipping Campden, the film’s director was keen to choose a town that was “beautiful but very dull”. Not sure how the town reacted to the dull part of that comment, but it certainly is beautiful.

If you want to stay near Chipping Campden, try the Letter Box Cottage where Andie McDowell stayed during filming: http://www.cotswoldcountrycycles.com/cottage.htm

The real bonus of this film is that the gals go off for a weekend in Paris and stay at one of my “wish list” hotels, the Relais Christine. http://www.relais-christine.com/

All photos copyright Miramax.

Who doesn’t love the movie Finding Neverland? It’s so great, right? And not just because of Johnny Depp and his “och look at the wee bairn” Scottish accent. I loved all of the pretty locations filmed around Richmond, Surrey and the elegant sets, especially the interior of the Llewelyn Davies house. So I thought I would pull a few shots for you as a glorious example of Edwardian England décor. Kate Winslet’s bedroom is rather shabby chic – don’t you love it!

And I just have to throw in a shot of Mrs. Barrie’s room for those awesome curtains (and that sweater!).

Just saw a tweet from the National Trust about outdoor film screenings at a couple of their properties. How cool is that? I’d love to watch The Duchess surrounded by the stately walls of an English country home. But alas I’m in California. However if you are living near the East of England… you can experience one of these cool screenings.  Find out more here.

Photos copyright BBC Films

So I was just lamenting the lack of good romantic comedies (New In Town?) and suddenly I remembered my copy of Imagine Me & You. Not quite your average boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy get’s girl back… it’s more boy meets girl, girl meets girl… but all done in a very posh Primrose Hill (London) kind of way.

The photography and lighting is absolutely gorgeous and if you are starting to lament the heat of summer (as I am, hello 100 degrees this weekend), it will bathe you in the crisp cool air of a fantasy Autumn. I’ve included some captures for your viewing pleasure!

Luce’s adorable flower shop. Notice her retro delivery truck.

Rachel & Heck’s romantic lantern filled wedding. Lanterns and twinkle lights AND candles!

Rachel and Heck’s messy modern flat. Who can afford these places? Sadly not I.