Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Its certainly uneven, and many viewers will find that its reach exceeds its grasp, but the book of eli finds the hughes brothers injecting some fresh stylish. Sep 27, 2011 the scifi, western, action film the book of eli continues shooting in new mexico. It helps promote the artistic exchange of ideas in an interactive fashion that brings excitement and aesthetic nourishment to carrizozo, new mexico. One of the most remote and at times hostile places in the country, carrizozo new mexico, i was born there. Dirk norris executive director new mexico film foundation. No comments the book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. The book of eli 2010 filming locations 4 carrizozo, new mexico, usa alcatraz prison, alcatraz island, san francisco bay, california, usa new mexico state. It is truly an honor and a blessing to have the opportunity to serve this school and community. Founded in 1899, the town provided the main railroad access for lincoln county, and the town experienced significant population growth in the early decades of the 1900s. Craftsmanstyle architecture and as the place denzel washington shoots the livin heck out of in the movie the book of eli.
The library has books for sell, and the movie book of eli, filmed in carrizozo, will be showing on a continuous loop during the art tour. A young helper shows prospective buyers a birdhouse up for auction at the annual labor day street fair in carrizozo new mexico. Feb 01, 2010 a 25% tax rebate and the rugged terrain convinced bigbudget action drama the book of eli to shoot in locations such as albuquerque, alamogordo, conchiti pueblo and the town of carrizozo, which has around 1,000 residents. We honor all those whose commitment to womens rights proved unwavering in the face of decades of opposition, ridicule and even violence. Mar, 2009 theyve been shooting the book of eli in a small town called carrizozo, new mexico, which is where these photos come from. Conchiti pueblo and the town of carrizozo, which has around 1,000 residents. In fact, hed just watched it the night before our impromptu stop in carrizozo. In 2009, in response to the success of the book of eli, the lincoln county film commission was born. Provide information to film production companies interested in the town. Back in the car, we drove a little further up 12th street, stopping again near an old ben franklin store. The first atomic bomb was set off near there, i thought the film exurated the skills of eli. Part of the set from the movie, the book of eli can still be seen on 12th street in carrizozo, new mexico. The hughes brothers past comments on book of eli vibe.
The film, as followed here will be released early 2010. Created 20 minute power point presentation on economic impact of filming book of eli. We have news today of a new postapocalyptic film that will star denzel washington. The payment came from the film, the book of eli, which starred denzel washington. More recently the property became a coffee shop to the local artists of this emerging art town. Before the railroad tracks reached the site of present day carrizozo in august, 1899, as far as the eye could see there were few signs of human habitation here at the upper end of the tularosa basin. In vibes december 09january 10 issue, hit filmmaker brothers allen and albert hughes discussed their hit action film the book of eli. Above, entertainment tonight visits the set and stars denzle washington, mila kunis and gary oldman. The postapocalyptic western follows a lone man washington trekking through the desolate west after a catastrophic event has left america in shambles. The book of eli shoots in new mexico the location guide. Where was the book of eli filmed discover the the book. He then introduced us to steve fortelny, who was unloading his pickup truck parked in front of the store. Carrizozo schools has had many graduates accomplish many great things. March 16, 2009 the book of eli resident of carrizozo talks about the set scooped by linzam on tuesday, march 3, 2009 i live in carrizozo nm where they are filming some of the movie.
Todd lindsay the best way to predict the future is to create it. Sep 05, 2008 we have news today of a new postapocalyptic film that will star denzel washington. I didnt realize that the movie the book of eli was filmed here. In a very short space of time two postapocalyptic films have been release, the brilliant the road which is aiming for oscar glory, and the action packed the book of eli which is appealing for the mass audience. I, good librarian that i am, decided to read the wikipedia entry for carrizozo while we were stuck there. Denzel washington will star in the futuristic drama the book of eli for directing team allen and albert hughes. The over 2500 square foot space is divided in such a way as to provide a separate living area fully equipped with a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Just outside of carrizozo to the west is a 40 mile long lava flow that is one of the youngest volcanic features of new mexico, known as the valley of fires recreation area. The following is a brief history of the town of carrizozo.
Jan 15, 2010 the book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington. The scifi, western, action film the book of eli continues shooting in new mexico. Theyve been shooting the book of eli in a small town called carrizozo, new mexico, which is where these photos come from. It seems that the movie starring denzel washington, the book of eli was filmed right there in carrizozo on 12th street. He asked if we knew portions of the film, the book of eli, had been filmed in carrizozo.
Im really liking the way this looks and how its all coming together. Another helpful man pulled up and got out of his car. Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. Prior to that it was used in the film book of eli starring denzel washington.
Rode my bicycle over to carrizozo today and they were going crazy building the set. In 2012, dirk had moved to santa fe to work at the film office full time. Thats probably why the location scouts found it a suitable town to shoot the book of eli starring denzel washington and gary oldham. The book of eli has found its owner and its denzel washington. Jul, 2016 the book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. Aug, 2018 the library has books for sell, and the movie book of eli, filmed in carrizozo, will be showing on a continuous loop during the art tour. Feb 08, 2020 the aforementioned husband is a big denzel washington fan, and one of his favorite denzel movies is the book of eli. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users.
With denzel washington, mila kunis, ray stevenson, gary oldman. Alamogordo, albuquerque, carrizozo, cochiti pueblo, elephant butte dam, santa fe old main, santo domingo. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed. Carrizozo, new mexico a growing community in the shadow of the sacramento mountains. Momazozo is a community arts organization founded by woodworker mike lagg and artist paula wilson in 2010. Larry with the kool fence made me aware of that fact. Little free libraries grow in carrizozo albuquerque journal. I feel it is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead your home school district. Fortelny fine art at ben franklin gallery 404 12th st. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest offers distinctive desert landscapes that have been used recently to striking effect in films such as no country for old men, terminator. One last stop was made at a coppersmith shop and he was quite friendly and informative. The oscarwinning actor will play the hero in the postapocalyptic picture, the protector of a sacred book that could restore hope to the worlds survivors. The book of eli hits home for lincoln county residents.
I want the students in carrizozo to know their greatness, and that their dreams can come true. Alamogordo, albuquerque, carrizozo, cochiti pueblo, elephant butte dam, santa fe old main, santo domingo pueblo, white sands national monument. With the recent news of the two being sued for the film. After you create your account, youll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new postsday with fewer ads. The book of eli 2010, starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis and filmed in new mexico at the state prison and carrizozo. March 16, 2009 the book of eli resident of carrizozo. Carrizozo was born with the dawn of the 20th century. In commemoration of womens history month, carrizozo community public library celebrates 100 years of women exercising their right to vote. Carrizozo schools has had many graduates accomplish many great. Just outside of carrizozo to the west is a 40 mile long lava flow that is one of the youngest volcanic features of new mexico, known.
Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. Carrizozo white pages phone books in new mexico nm. The film industry seems to have a crush on carrizozo with multiple movies being filmed in the area including the most recent book of eli. A 25% tax rebate and the rugged terrain convinced bigbudget action drama the book of eli to shoot in locations such as albuquerque, alamogordo, conchiti pueblo and the town of carrizozo, which has around 1,000 residents. We have some new teachers that i know will be assets to this school as well as to the community. Denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, scifi, the book of eli.
Aug 02, 20 i recently passed through carrizozo carri who. Denzel washington filmed a movie book of job in carrizozo in lincoln county ten or so years ago like reply mark. As i was walking around trying to stay warm, andy was taking street view photos of the store. The aforementioned husband is a big denzel washington fan, and one of his favorite denzel movies is the book of eli. At the time, dirk was president of the carrizozo chamber of commerce, and became the liaison to the new mexico film office in santa fe. The book of eli is a 2010 american postapocalyptic neowestern action film directed by the hughes brothers, written by gary whitta, and starring denzel washington, gary oldman, mila kunis, ray stevenson, and jennifer beals. Carrizozo, new mexico a growing community in the shadow. The over 2500 square foot space is divided in such a way as to provide a separate living area fully equipped with a. Rodeo action at the annual labor day weekend carrizozo cowboy days rodeo, carrizozo, nm. Carrizozo, new mexico a growing community in the shadow of. Apr 16, 2020 i didnt realize that the movie the book of eli was filmed here. It seems forgotten, stuck out there in the middle of nowhere. Carrizozo is a town in lincoln county, new mexico and is the county seat with a population of 996 at the 2010 census.
Thanks to our friends at the movieweb for the following hookup. The book of eli 2010 filming locations 4 carrizozo, new mexico, usa alcatraz prison, alcatraz island, san francisco bay, california, usa new mexico state penitentiary route 14, santa fe, new mexico, usa albuquerque studios 5650. We all agreed that our road trip to carrizozo was well worth our time and we still didnt see everything. The book of eli shoots in new mexico new mexico in the american southwest. Edit carrizozo, new mexico, usa 22 of 22 found this interesting interesting.
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