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Barry Levinson later directed "Original Diner Guys" (1999), a documentary about the lives of the actual individuals upon whom he loosely based the Diner characters.  Mickey Rourke reminds us that he used to be cool, and could act as well: For a while, Mickey "Raging Bull" Rourke decided it would be good if he became a boxer... Thankfully the man has since returned to movies. Paul Reiser found fame in 80s sitcom "My Two Dads" and appeared as 'Jeffery' in both "Beverly Hills Cop" movies. Diner is loosely based on Barry Levinson's life in his hometown of Baltimore. Ayre Gross was a guest star in an episode of "Friends" where he's set up with Rachael (who gets drunk as the evening progresses) when asked if he's bored Ayre replies "...no, but that’s only because I've been playing the move 'Diner' in my head for the past 2 hours" --Ayre Gross has a brief (blink-and-you-miss-him) cameo in the opening prom scene. There was a pilot episode made a year later for an intended spin-off series, which would show how their lives changed after they became more responsible; Paul Reiser returned as Modell, whilst a very young James Spader took over Kevin Bacon's role as Fenwick. Modell (Paul Reiser) whilst talking to Boogie at one stage says 'You know what word I'm not comfortable with, Nuance,...' Paul Reiser's production company (the company behind 'Mad about You') is called Nuance Productions... -Thanks to Phil MartynMickey Rourke's part Boogie, is based on Levinson's childhood friend Leonard "Boogie" Weinglass, who became the Chairman of the once successful and ultimately failing Hip Hop clothing chain "Merry-Go-Round." -Thanks to Jigi« Click here to add some Diner trivia Rediscover your favorites! If you like Diner or 80's Comedy classics, then be sure to check out this list: ..... Tootsie ..... Raising Arizona ..... Good Morning, Vietnam ..... Blues Brothers ..... Heathers ..... Fast Times At Ridgemont High ..... This Is Spinal Tap ..... Naked Gun ..... Adventures In Babysitting ..... Airplane ..... License To Drive ..... Money Pit ..... Porky's ..... Risky Business ..... Twins ..... Soul Man .....[More] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Featured Movie Location: Diner interiorsWanna see the real life filming location used for Diner interiors in the movie? These scenes were actually shot at Bendix Diner, located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. [New! Show Google Map] The interior shots of the diner scenes were filmed in the Bendix Diner on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights NJ. The Diner is still there today, open for business. [Thanks to Steve] Diner was also filmed at locations in Baltimore, Maryland. The "manger" scene where Kevin Bacon punches out the wise men was filmed in a section of Roland Park, a neighborhood in the northern end of the city, on Roland Avenue, north of Northern Parkway. It sits across from a very small strip mall of Tudor design, (also briefly shown in the movie). The church is either Methodist or Presbyterian I think. Both mall and church are still there. I briefly lived in that neighborhood and used to get ice cream at the Baskin Robbins across from the church. The residence for Steve Guttenberg's family was also shot in Roland Park, probably a block or 2 east of Roland Avenue. The scene where Mickey Rourke gets punched out by "Tank" outside the salon for not paying his gambling debt was filmed on North Charles Street, very close to Baltimore's Washington Monument The neighborhood where Fenwick and Rourke share an apartment is for the most part Fell's Point/Canton Harbor-- RIGHT BEFORE all the explosive development that took place in the last 20 years... I think that the building that was used for their apartment's exterior is still standing. You can catch a brief glimpse of what used to be "Weber's on Boston" a restaurant on Boston street right on the water that has changed hands several times. Also featured in the movie in that same neighborhood is the American Can Building, which has been nicely restored for retail and office space. The scene where Rourke and Fenwick are driving and see the girl on horseback--I'm pretty sure this is north of the city, near Hunt Valley, probably on or near Fall's Road (Route 25). [Thanks to Jud Spangler for the wonderful locations info above] The church across form the tudor strip mall in Roland Park and where the manger scene was filmed is Roland Park Presbyterian Church. 4801 Roland Ave. [Thanks to Wayne Boulton] Can you help? Do you know any of the (or any other) filming locations used for Diner? [Please send them in] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Great compilation of some old time rock n' roll hits; everything from Elvis Presley to Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino to Bobby Darin; it's (mostly) all here, personal favourites would have to be "a Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" (Jerry Lee Lewis's version) and The King with "Don't Be Cruel". « Click here to add new music trivia for Diner Soundtrack Available: On CD | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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