Ep. 25: Jeannine Oppewall at Union Station from "Catch Me If You Can"

Ep. 25: Jeannine Oppewall at Union Station from "Catch Me If You Can"

Author: Jared Cowan December 20, 2024 Duration: 1:07:51
Just in time for the holidays, four-time Academy Award-nominated production designer Jeannine Oppewall joins us at Union Station Los Angeles to talk about working on Steven Spielberg's Christmas-adjacent film, "Catch Me If You Can". Jeannine discusses using Union Station in a non-traditional fashion; getting lucky with two vacant, mid-century modern airport terminals; what makes the best sets; how life experience came full-circle to inspire one of the major location choices in "Catch Me If You Can"; why you can't trust IMDb locations lists, and much more. Our 25th episode is a mini-masterclass with one of Hollywood's most esteemed contemporary production designers. Visit the Ticket Concourse at Union Station Los Angeles through Wednesday, December 25, 2024. https://www.unionstationla.com/happenings/experience-the-holidays-at-union-station-2024/ Also, check out our new book, 'World Film Locations: Los Angeles Volume 2', edited by Jared Cowan, Gabriel Solomons and Fabrice Ziolkowski. Available wherever you buy books. https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/W/bo238313161.html

Ever wonder what it was really like to stand on that iconic street corner or inside that legendary movie set? On Location with Jared Cowan takes you there, microphone in hand. Hosted by photographer and film journalist Jared Cowan, this isn't just a discussion about scenes; it's an audio tour guided by the people who created them. Jared’s deep expertise, rooted in years of writing about Los Angeles filming locations-starting with an early deep-dive into the San Fernando Valley spots used in "The Karate Kid"-informs every conversation. Each episode is recorded on-site at the actual places where cinematic magic happened, featuring candid talks with the directors, crew, and actors who have stories you’ve never heard. The podcast pulls back the curtain on the practical realities, unexpected challenges, and fleeting moments of genius that occur when a location becomes a character. You’ll get the sense of standing beside Jared as he asks the questions that reveal how a simple place is transformed into an unforgettable piece of film history. It’s for anyone who has ever watched a movie and wanted to linger in that world just a little longer, understanding the concrete details behind the illusion.
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