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Oscar Movies Map: Meet Oscar, Get Fixed With "Michael Clayton"

February 18, 2008 at 3:00 PM | 0 Comments

The Oscars are back on, and we're celebrating with a series on the New York City locations you might've seen in this year's nominated films. Our Oscar Movies Map will be your golden statuette.

Before we dive into our nomination pool, did you know you can actually see and hold Oscar in New York right now? For the third year in a row, the Academy has sent its little golden men out on the road before the Oscars. The resulting exhibition, Meet the Oscars, allows you to get up close and personal with statuettes won by Gary Cooper and Thelma Schoonmaker for editing "The Departed."

You can even pose for pictures with one--and you bet we did it. Meet the Oscars is open through Saturday from noon to 7 pm at 1500 Broadway.

Now, Without Further Ado, Our "Michael Clayton" Tour

Legal thriller "Michael Clayton" raked in seven nods including Best Picture and Best Actor for star George Clooney. While we can't show you the location of Michael's secret high-stakes poker games, the site of Michael's failed restaurant is a successful joint called The Harrison.

After dinner there, get drinks at Grace or The Bubble Lounge, or try to spot a star outside the Tribeca Grand Hotel, which is co-owned by Robert DeNiro! (It's not quite open yet, but you'll be sure to see some celebs there when it finally gets up and running.)

The film's final showdown between Michael Clayton and the chief counsel of a chemical behemoth (played by Tilda Swinton) takes place at the Hilton New York, conveniently located close to the "Meet the Oscars" exhibit as well as the lights of Broadway. We recommend "Spring Awakening," "Avenue Q" or "The 39 Steps" for your viewing pleasure -- after you've caught up on "Michael Clayton," of course.

Related Stories:
· Movie Set Travel: "Michael Clayton" [Jaunted]
· Oscar Movies Map [Jaunted]

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Where: New York, ny, United States

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