My “What I’m Watching” series, which was formerly published on Instagram, has moved! It’s now on Patreon, where I post weekly entertainment recommendations for movies, television shows, books, podcasts and more! You can join me here! There are both free and paid tiers, so everyone can get in on the fun. I look forward to connecting with my fellow stalkers via this new endeavor! See you there!
My New Website – Everything Palm Springs
I recently launched a new website, Everything Palm Springs, with recommendations for places to stay, shop, dine, drink and play in the Coachella Valley, the place I’ve called home for the past decade. In that time, I’ve accumulated a vast knowledge of all things desert and it’s time I shared that knowledge with the world! I hope you’ll come along with me on this new adventure! You can check out my new site here and follow me on Instagram at @everythingpalmsprings. And I promise to be back to my regularly scheduled programming at IAMNOTASTALKER soon!
The “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Brownstone Cameos on “Wilderness”
Holly Golightly’s (Audrey Hepburn) legendary brownstone from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is featured briefly on the new Amazon Prime series Wilderness. Check out my latest reel for all the details!
TL; DW – The gorgeous brownstone, which appears in the fourth episode of Wilderness as the home of Cara (Ashley Benson), can be found at 169 East 71st on New York’s Upper East Side.
Brooks Memorial Home for the Aged from “Miracle on 34th Street” Has Finally Been Found!
I am ecstatic to report that Brooks Memorial Home for the Aged, where Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) lived in the 1947 holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street, has finally been identified! Sadly, though, it is no longer standing. Watch my latest reel to discover where filming took place.
TL; DW – The now-defunct Black-Foxe Military Academy, formerly located at 637 North Wilcox Avenue in Los Angeles’ Hancock Park, played the facility onscreen.
Marshall Street from “Spirited”
If you loved the Apple TV+ musical Spirited as much as I did, you’re definitely going to want to check out my latest reel about Boston’s historic Marshall Street, where the movie’s rousing “Good Afternoon” scene was shot.
Too long; didn’t watch? The offices of Scrooge & Marley can appropriately be found on the ground floor of the Ebenezer Hancock House at 10 Marshall Street. The Green Dragon Tavern at 11 Marshall Street portrays the “sh*tty British bar” where the musical number kicks off. And the segment ultimately culminates at Marshall’s southern end, where it intersects with Union Street.
The New York Brownstone Where Virginia O’Hanlon Penned her Famous “Is There a Santa?” Letter
“Yes, Virginia, there is!” They are some of the most famous words ever written! Find out where young Virginia O’Hanlon penned the 1897 letter that led to the landmark New York Sun editorial in my latest Reel.
The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta Star in “Noelle”
While the 2019 Disney+ movie Noelle was largely shot in the Vancouver area, The Outlet Shoppes in Atlanta (located at 915 Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock, Georgia) played a key role masquerading as Phoenix’s Desert Ridge Marketplace, where Santa’s daughter, Noelle (Anna Kendrick), crash lands with her reindeer during a last-minute attempt to save Christmas. You can learn all about it in my latest reel.
Listen to Me on The Fantastic Story Society Podcast!
I recently guested on The Fantastic Story Society podcast, where we discussed everything from how I got started with this crazy hobby to my favorite Haunted Hollywood locations. You can give it a listen here!
The La Quinta Resort – Frank Capra’s Shangri-La of Script-Writing
The La Quinta Resort is where legendary director Frank Capra is said to have penned the screenplay for his Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Watch my latest reel to learn all about it! Fun fact – according to Reality Steve, the Golden Bachelor is set to tie the knot on the premises in January.
Is a Christmassy Meal at Rolf’s German Restaurant Worth the Hype?
Those who find themselves in New York at Christmas will inevitably hear about the exceedingly decorated Rolf’s German Restaurant in Gramercy Park. But is a meal there really worth all the hype? Watch my latest reel to find out!