My brother-in-law (now deceased) worked at Binion's Horseshoe back in the 80's, he was the guy who fixed the slot machines. When they filmed the scene in the casino where Jeff Bridges pulls the handle and wins the jackpot, it was my brother-in-law who set the machine up to win with one pull.
Thanks for risking getting arrested for trespassing at the Starman Creator. Grinch Family man owner should have let you film after closing time. It would have been good publicity for Grinch man's the roadside attraction.
$18 is kind of a lot for just a hole in the ground. There's a crater place in Arizona whose name I don't remember. But we paid money to get in but there's a gift shop and a movie you can watch in their little theater. It's very professional and you get get up close to the crater almost to the edge. It's not some back door crap owned by "the hills have eyes" kind of family. Oh, the place is in Meteor Crater, Arizona!
Poo on those crater Nazis! How can they own a hole? It's just a big bunch of space & air. Neat seeing all those Starman settings. Goodtime movie memories.
My favourite John Carpenter movie, other than They Live! So cool, thank you for documenting this and trespassing on the crater was totally worth it. "That Dutch apple pie!"
They Live was great... But, let's go easy on the "best film", okay.... Prince of Darkness, and ultra creepy film that will fuel your nightmares for the rest of your life.... Escape from New York, a groundbreaking film at the time.... The Thing, which is quite brilliant, again, Kurt Russell, magnificent working with Mr Carpenter..... Best film, we could meet up, and discuss for days......
hell yeah!!!! Prince of Darkness,, the best ever!!! as my first landlords son said, he loved the way, science and the church pulled together, when normally they are so seperated. You have great taste Patrick.
I loved watching STARMAN WITH JEFF BRIDGES. I was 20 years old and that film brought me to tears in more ways than one...I thought how he gave her a child was so sweet ; as he took the form of her dead husband. It was really poignant. The men kissing thing put me in mind how Russians and other political leaders would greet with a kiss. It wasn't a romantic type of kiss, but he was mimicking the woman. I didn't find men as sex things like my friends. I wouldn't look at a man as a hunk etc. Jeff Bridges really was the only film star that really got me envying the woman in the film. I really thought he was a good looking actor. His whole family were all brilliant actors. Thanks for the reminiscences of 1984 STARMAN.
Loved it!!! Starman is definitely one of my favorites. Glad you found the back road to get to the crater. Thanks for bringing back great movie memories!!!
Great video!! Have been to the Meteor Crater a few times. Awesome place. Also, the $18.00 does get you into the museum complex - if it is still there. Last time I visited was in 1999. Back then, was not as expensive to get in. Brought back memories.
Long suffering Producer Will, listens to Dan whine..... I never really felt sorry for Will, until right then...... Nah, just kidding. Great video.... Nice job finding the exact spots of those shots.... I love your work fellas....
You guys are awesome for sticking with it and hiking to the crater anyhow. Bravo! Thanks for once again showing your audience something cool many of us never knew existed.
I know of a couple of Starman filming locations in tennessee.The scene where he brings the deer back to life is the first exit off Monteagle mnt. Going towards Chattanooga Also the scene where Karen Allen speeds through the red light is in Jasper TN
If this is the meteor crater in AZ, the thing in the middle is a sign that shows what someone 6 ft tall would look like at the bottom of the crater. There's also a previous dig shaft in the center.
I loved watching STARMAN WITH JEFF BRIDGES. I was 20 years old and that film brought me to tears in more ways than one...I thought how he gave her a child was so sweet ; as he took the form of her dead husband. It was really poignant. The men kissing thing put me in mind how Russians and other political leaders would greet with a kiss. It wasn't a romantic type of kiss, but he was mimicking the woman. I didn't find men as sex things like my friends. I wouldn't look at a man as a hunk etc. Jeff Bridges really was the only film star that really got me envying the woman in the film. I really thought he was a good looking actor. His whole family were all brilliant actors. Thanks for the reminiscences of 1984 STARMAN.
I expected a distant voice to come drifting over from the other side of the crater: "HEY YOU! YES, YOU TWO! YOU OWE ME THIRTY SIX DOLLARS! DON'T MAKE ME COME OVER THERE!"
Loved the Starman - i think there was a spin-off Television program later, i would rather hsve seen another movie...i think thecpremise could still work- that we are still literally cavemen in the larger settlement of the great beyond. Just like a 'Q' character in Star Trek would still work - the understanding of our human ( and of course, now- all creatures ) our earthling emotions and drives as unigue or the expression of them is unique. That we still crave material goods, still are more grounded in the secular than spiritual. Starman should be in the top 100 movies list. Jeff Bridges an Oscar for lifetime achievement, always turned up in really great roles.
Omg Will we gotta do some videos in AZ! I love Dan Bell, but if you do a southwest tour without an AZ video I will cry... Like literally cry... Don't make me cry!
Hearing the name Starman, I was expecting that it had something to do with Earthbound. Regardless, the movie sounds cool and I kinda want to check it out now.
It seems to be a bit of mystery as to which one of these octagon shaped buildings was actually used in Starman. There is another building just down the road off 40 that is now a Mobil Gas Station (RV Park) that has a plaque stating it was used in the movie. The only thing that makes me think the gas station one wasn't the one used is all the large trees surrounding. There are virtually no trees around the Meteor City Trading Post.
I'm so glad you did this video ,I love starman my parents loved it we always watched it and I raised my kids to love it as well now they love it.my mom has been told she looks like Karen Allen. Also some of my relatives came from Wisconsin way back in 1920s.always wanted to know where the locations were.
Great video, i loved this movie when it came out,i still love it, i just watched it again and was hoping someone did a film location video for it. Thanks for the adventure 😃
My father grew up in Winslow Arizona and in 1979 we went there for his high school reunion and we made the rounds meteor crater petrified Forest another local attractions places where he grew up I have vague memories of being in the store of course this would have been before the movie sad to see the way it is now but it is a great movie and the place will forever be remembered in film
It does seem a bit odd to me that someone as important and influential like myself has not been invited to visit the crater in an unprofessional (tourist) capacity.
Great video! My whole family really enjoyed this movie when we saw it in the theater. My dad and I still watch it at least once a year. Thanks for filming the locations.
My brother-in-law (now deceased) worked at Binion's Horseshoe back in the 80's, he was the guy who fixed the slot machines. When they filmed the scene in the casino where Jeff Bridges pulls the handle and wins the jackpot, it was my brother-in-law who set the machine up to win with one pull.
+Michael Davidson that's awesome!!
seriously? right on dude
Tell him to do that for me ill give him half
Verifies the idea that slot machines can and are rigged 😅
Your editing was perfect in this. I wanna see this film now.
It's an awesome movie :)
Surprisingly good.
Aaaaah, guys, you've brought me back to a movie I love...Thank you!!!
I forgot all about that movie! Now Im gonna have to watch it again.
I feel like Starman was made as an apology for The Thing being so dark and terrifying.
Starman was on a few weeks ago here on one of these broadcast channels like MeTV or another one.
Starman! So cool. Thank you for the video.
COME. TO. SAN. DIEGO!!! :D
a lot easier if you just use a drone
I was expecting the 'Crater Grinch' to show up and say 'You kids get off my crater!'
Awesome video! It's a shame the vandals have destroyed the place. Soon this will either be completely knocked down or fenced off.
Thanks for risking getting arrested for trespassing at the Starman Creator. Grinch Family man owner should have let you film after closing time. It would have been good publicity for Grinch man's the roadside attraction.
18 bucks, The owner can take a flying leap into the crater.
$18 is kind of a lot for just a hole in the ground. There's a crater place in Arizona whose name I don't remember. But we paid money to get in but there's a gift shop and a movie you can watch in their little theater. It's very professional and you get get up close to the crater almost to the edge. It's not some back door crap owned by "the hills have eyes" kind of family. Oh, the place is in Meteor Crater, Arizona!
+Luis Granada same place. Lol.
Poo on those crater Nazis! How can they own a hole? It's just a big bunch of space & air. Neat seeing all those Starman settings. Goodtime movie memories.
I agree. Completely ridiculous.
=)
Was he approached and told to leave? Or just the anticipation of someone chasing them away?
How does one own a fucking crater? Sounds like a bunch of BS to me.
If it's on his land, then he owns it.
My favourite John Carpenter movie, other than They Live! So cool, thank you for documenting this and trespassing on the crater was totally worth it. "That Dutch apple pie!"
I think it’s his best film. So underrated.
They Live was great... But, let's go easy on the "best film", okay.... Prince of Darkness, and ultra creepy film that will fuel your nightmares for the rest of your life.... Escape from New York, a groundbreaking film at the time.... The Thing, which is quite brilliant, again, Kurt Russell, magnificent working with Mr Carpenter..... Best film, we could meet up, and discuss for days......
hell yeah!!!! Prince of Darkness,, the best ever!!! as my first landlords son said, he loved the way, science and the church pulled together, when normally they are so seperated.
You have great taste Patrick.
I loved watching STARMAN WITH JEFF BRIDGES. I was 20 years old and that film brought me to tears in more ways than one...I thought how he gave her a child was so sweet ; as he took the form of her dead husband. It was really poignant. The men kissing thing put me in mind how Russians and other political leaders would greet with a kiss. It wasn't a romantic type of kiss, but he was mimicking the woman. I didn't find men as sex things like my friends.
I wouldn't look at a man as a hunk etc. Jeff Bridges really was the only film star that really got me envying the woman in the film. I really thought he was a good looking actor. His whole family were all brilliant actors.
Thanks for the reminiscences of 1984 STARMAN.
Loved it!!! Starman is definitely one of my favorites. Glad you found the back road to get to the crater. Thanks for bringing back great movie memories!!!
Dan bell it's time to get a drone
^^^
many much yes!
+jesse husky takes away from the fun! but no I agree for some things
Nah there is enough of that on RUclips.
Literal Vampire Potbellied Goblin he needs one. Afterall that's what filming is about ?experimenting.
Great video!! Have been to the Meteor Crater a few times. Awesome place. Also, the $18.00 does get you into the museum complex - if it is still there. Last time I visited was in 1999. Back then, was not as expensive to get in. Brought back memories.
So cool, Dan! Starman was a really good movie. Love seeing the places in the movie and that they haven't changed too much!
Long suffering Producer Will, listens to Dan whine..... I never really felt sorry for Will, until right then......
Nah, just kidding. Great video.... Nice job finding the exact spots of those shots.... I love your work fellas....
Way cool video. I love Starman too. Thanks for the clips it really made the video. I so love you and Will together. Haha
Fantastic vid Dan wow now I wanna watch starman again.
You guys are awesome for sticking with it and hiking to the crater anyhow. Bravo! Thanks for once again showing your audience something cool many of us never knew existed.
I know of a couple of Starman filming locations in tennessee.The scene where he brings the deer back to life is the first exit off Monteagle mnt. Going towards Chattanooga Also the scene where Karen Allen speeds through the red light is in Jasper TN
fascinating 😘
Thank you that was fun one of my favorite movies
If this is the meteor crater in AZ, the thing in the middle is a sign that shows what someone 6 ft tall would look like at the bottom of the crater. There's also a previous dig shaft in the center.
Great stuff Dan. Great movie. Incidentally my wife and I used an orchestral version of the theme music for her walk down the isle at our wedding.
I thought the crater was a national park?
I loved watching STARMAN WITH JEFF BRIDGES. I was 20 years old and that film brought me to tears in more ways than one...I thought how he gave her a child was so sweet ; as he took the form of her dead husband. It was really poignant. The men kissing thing put me in mind how Russians and other political leaders would greet with a kiss. It wasn't a romantic type of kiss, but he was mimicking the woman. I didn't find men as sex things like my friends.
I wouldn't look at a man as a hunk etc. Jeff Bridges really was the only film star that really got me envying the woman in the film. I really thought he was a good looking actor. His whole family were all brilliant actors.
Thanks for the reminiscences of 1984 STARMAN.
One of your best Film It videos so far Dan. :) Thanks much!
Meteor Crater is privately owned by the Barringer family through the Barringer Crater Company.
Barringer Crater Company...do they MAKE craters?
If they do, I don't think they made this one. :) Just letting people know what the Web says about this.
Those idiots wanted to charge you guys $18 to see a 50,000 year old hole in the ground? I would have flipped them the bird and said, "Up yours."
I expected a distant voice to come drifting over from the other side of the crater: "HEY YOU! YES, YOU TWO! YOU OWE ME THIRTY SIX DOLLARS! DON'T MAKE ME COME OVER THERE!"
Loved the Starman - i think there was a spin-off Television program later, i would rather hsve seen another movie...i think thecpremise could still work- that we are still literally cavemen in the larger settlement of the great beyond. Just like a 'Q' character in Star Trek would still work - the understanding of our human ( and of course, now- all creatures ) our earthling emotions and drives as unigue or the expression of them is unique. That we still crave material goods, still are more grounded in the secular than spiritual. Starman should be in the top 100 movies list. Jeff Bridges an Oscar for lifetime achievement, always turned up in really great roles.
Omg Will we gotta do some videos in AZ! I love Dan Bell, but if you do a southwest tour without an AZ video I will cry... Like literally cry... Don't make me cry!
starman! that movie is my childhood!
Hearing the name Starman, I was expecting that it had something to do with Earthbound. Regardless, the movie sounds cool and I kinda want to check it out now.
Filming Locations - Good new series. More... please more!
Not a fan of the movie. Thought it was terrible actually, and I love the 80's, but I enjoy your adventures...
It seems to be a bit of mystery as to which one of these octagon shaped buildings was actually used in Starman. There is another building just down the road off 40 that is now a Mobil Gas Station (RV Park) that has a plaque stating it was used in the movie. The only thing that makes me think the gas station one wasn't the one used is all the large trees surrounding. There are virtually no trees around the Meteor City Trading Post.
thanks for sharing, loving these film location videos. so interesting to see them in the current day!
Oh, Dan...if I had any idea you were in the Vegas area, I would have provided you with info on countless abandoned sites. Wish I'd have known.
I'm so glad you did this video ,I love starman my parents loved it we always watched it and I raised my kids to love it as well now they love it.my mom has been told she looks like Karen Allen. Also some of my relatives came from Wisconsin way back in 1920s.always wanted to know where the locations were.
How could I have forgotten about this movie? Going to watch it again as soon as possible. Thanks for reminding me and for the great video!!
Great video, i loved this movie when it came out,i still love it, i just watched it again and was hoping someone did a film location video for it. Thanks for the adventure 😃
The mic sounds like it's wearing a jacket.
My father grew up in Winslow Arizona and in 1979 we went there for his high school reunion and we made the rounds meteor crater petrified Forest another local attractions places where he grew up I have vague memories of being in the store of course this would have been before the movie sad to see the way it is now but it is a great movie and the place will forever be remembered in film
I have Starman on my PVR, great 1980's feel good movie.
Such an amazing gem of a movie that sadly went without notice. Great video! Thank you!
have always loved this movie. very cute, touching and overall very good movie!
Did you scope out and locations from James Bond "Diamonds are Forever"
Glad you didn't have to spend $18 to see the crater.
Starman was a great movie, it’s one of John Carpenter’s best films.
Such a good movie, and a cool site. It's a shame that it's lost to stupidity with spray paint.
Cool not worth $18 I wonder if they charged that before the movie. You got a free peak good job!
Dan and Will,
Enjoyed. Now I need to see the movie. Thanks again.
Oh!Im not a big movie buff but that is one of my ALL TIME favorite movies!
It does seem a bit odd to me that someone as important and influential like myself has not been invited to visit the crater in an unprofessional (tourist) capacity.
Finally, oh you never went to her house.the log cabin house.
You totally need a drone! Do you have a GoFundMe or anything similar?
I was kind of fascinated by the place that said Ozarks, or something at the restaurant rest stop area.
Now I want to see the movie again. Really enjoyed your video, thank you.
Great video! My whole family really enjoyed this movie when we saw it in the theater. My dad and I still watch it at least once a year. Thanks for filming the locations.
Nice juxtaposition of the film Starman!
Gave you guys and your video a shout out on our Starman part 2 podcast!!!! theretrocinema.com/171b-starman/
good for you making someone pay to look at a piece of spectacular Earth.. ridiculous. You dont pay....u find a way.
Ohh fantastic - I looooooove starman!
Awsome video but I was hoping to see Jenny Hagens house on the lake that cabin
I was obsessed with aliens and space stuff when I was little so I loved this movie
Oh wow!! this is awesome Dan, thanks for sharing this footage, starman was one of my very fav movies.
Simply awesome and outstanding filming - great work guys
Great stuff Dan, loved your Mannequin video you did too.
Thanks Dan. Pretty Cool Crater View for FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for this video also you have an shots of bus station was curious about that
Thank you for going the extra to get a shot of the crater! great video guys! Sass
it's cool you got to see the crater. 18 dollars is ridiculous but it's worth seeing.
Dan bell have you ever been to ocean walk mall? It's pretty cool,
The location with the deer scene the building is no longer there, but you can tell by the gas station it is still there.
Good job guys
Back then it did have tables in it that was 2 years before I started driving
See any aliens?
Well done again . Thanks Dan , looking forward to the next one ,
Starman?! Like David Bowie Starman?
Great job as always guys keep up the good work and be safe out on the road
Awesome ! Thanks for the comparison!
THAT CRATER KILLED THE T-REX .....DAMN WE COULD BE NEXT
Awesome movie, haven't seen it in years. Pretty cool
Love it! I'm loving these movie location Film Its!
This is hilarious, I've never heard of this horrible movie lol
Awesome ! Great work - Starman is one of my favorite movies
In 1984 I was just one year old:)
Oh wow - loved that movie! I envy you guys!
That crater is breathtaking!Thank you!
Great movie brings back alot of memories
Last time I was there it was open. Sad to see it in this condition.
Thank you that was fun one of my favorite movies
But you guys missed out on the cool museum at the crater!