Raising Arizona (1987) Filming Locations - Then & NOW 4K

[@TheKeithCarnes]

Now this is awesome! This is truly a hidden gem, no one ever seems to talk about it. I love this movie, thanks for doing this guys!

[@lambjack1]

Saw Raising Arizona with my Dad in 1987 in Lynbrook NY and we laughed our asses off. Still one of my favorites.

[@hoyle7780]

"I'll be taking these huggies.... and whatever cash you got" So many great lines from this one

[@ksavage681]

Do these balloons make funny shapes and all? No, not unless round is funny.

[@BrazilBeachBum]

Not even your code name? Oh yeah, yeah, my code name. Y’all hear that? We usin’ code names.

[@tristansanchez3714]

Smalls. Leonard Smalls. My friends call me Lenny, but I got no friends.

[@booknerd1974]

“Son, you got a panty on your head” that part used to crack me up as a kid. 😂

[@TonysKindaWeird]

Holy crap. I grew up a few miles away from that Circle K and went there all the time and still drive past it often and had no idea that was the place from Raising Arizona.

[@robertmartini6817]

“You want to find an outlaw, hire an outlaw. You want to find a Dunkin' Donuts, call a cop.” I've lost track the number of times I watched this movie, still got the VHS tape!

[@JonBravo]

Lol I live in that neighborhood where the water tower is lol

[@CoryMcConnaughey]

"Son, you got a panty on your head." I loved this movie when I was a kid. I just bought it on blu ray a few months ago..

[@fredcrook8228]

"Okay, then." 🙂(Thank you, Michael & Jessica, for doing these location videos. They're more difficult than I can even guess and you bring so much joy!)

[@Casey-zp9kv]

I love that you guys really go to that extra length in your filming location videos, the more locations & research is much appreciated.

[@2000stephenellis]

An absolute classic film and a favourite of mine when i was 17/18 back in 87` (and still is for that matter) .. Hilariously funny and watching this is just what i needed as self isolating here in the U.K. due to covid ... i recently introduced this film to my 17 yr old son who loves it too ! ..thanks for doing this ..absolute class and i love how you line up the shots ..not many "film location" vids can be bothered to do this ..let alone show the original footage alongside .. thanks again Steve..

[@MistyMc21]

Raising Arizona is in my top 5 all time favorite movies. It's one of those movies that people either love or hate. I love it so muuuuuch😩😄

[@Ivearted]

My dad rented this for us when we visited him one weekend! This movie is bloody brilliant! The music was perfect too.. 👋😎

[@HeartFeltGesture]

Your dad knows whats up.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

Ode to Joy on banjo is pretty special.

[@manlymanyo2511]

Yes indeed. I remember bein young and seeing this. I own it on dvd now lol

[@sirchadiusmaximusiii]

Just wanted to say, you guys are awesome. Stoked I found your channel. Keep up the great work, both of you!

[@allsmiles2938]

I love your channel! Definitely one of the best, keep up the great work. You probably don’t remember me from Crafton/youth group but my dad and I remember you.

[@grimmlifecollective]

Hey! Thank you…and yes I remember the face in the profile…but not the names 🙁. Hello to you and your dad

[@allsmiles2938]

@@grimmlifecollective Heidi and my dad was Jim he always did the video and photos. And I was friends with Megan K your old neighbor.

[@allsmiles2938]

My dad said hello to you too, he was your bus driver 🚌 time fly’s

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

@@grimmlifecollective kzbin.info/aero/PLAaeGTcewqEiPNHAohMIzRoWCuvtfOcIY

[@metalmah13]

The only "kidnapper" movie that we felt bad for the kidnapper. Nicholas Cage was SO young!! #risingstar Happy Halloween 🎃

[@wigglewiggle3789]

Oh my goodness. I honestly do not know how many times I have seen this movie, countless. I so love this movie. Thanks man.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

Alice was filmed in Phoenix. Mel's Diner is an actual functioning restaurant. Check it out if you are still in Az. The good ol Superstition Mountains were a part of the background.

[@Tompettycash]

Whenever I am in that Wendy’s drive thru. And look over at that gas station across the way, I totally imagine Cage pulling up and getting out. Another great one!! Loved your NE trip!!!

[@dalegilchrist6952]

Great movie and absolutely love the Arizona landscape! Keep up the great work and thank you for the efforts you go to for our entertainment!

[@bethjade7389]

you guys should deffo go to where the Blair witch was filmed if you’re able to, would make a great video!😍

[@dfhouse]

Always LOVED Raising AZ! We moved to Phx in 1991. It's so wild to see places literally down the road from us were scenes that have lived in my head for literally decades! The jailbreak location is on one of my favorite bike rides. The Biltmore Resort is literally about a quarter-mile to the east. LOVE IT. Great video!

[@Phillyguy316]

My wife and I camped in Lost Dutchman State Park at the base of the Superstition Mountains. I knew that the area had a rich history in the film industry, mainly westerns, but had no idea that Raising Arizona was shot here. Even Elvis Presley made a film in this area, but can't remember the name of it.

[@bassage13]

Literally?

[@michaelcrabtree7193]

One of my absolute faves. Such a great film! 📼🎥

[@chrisharjo3875]

My brother and I used to always say that line, "I'll take these Huggies, and whatever cash ya got". Such a strange movie. It appealed to our weird sides, even at the age of 12! Start of the Coen Bros. and Nicholas Cage's career. He was in "Moonstruck" the same year.

[@swatl]

I haven’t seen this movie in years. I will definitely watch it again and soon! Love this!

[@bettyandthebeast1485]

Most def a classic film. We are just coming off seeing you two at Seasons Screamings this past Saturday. It was such a treat to finally meet you and have a chat. I was wearing the shirt that Michael thought was of the Jetsons and Jessica thought of tits lol. Thank you for the hug Jessica, thank you for the orange grim shirt for my husband and for allowing my husband to take a picture with you two. Hope to see you at Disneyland! Happy Halloween 🖤

[@grimmlifecollective]

Yes!!!! I remember you. Thank you for taking the time to come and say hello. And yes…the Jetsons Tit shirt. Lol. Seriously though…much respect. We loved meeting you both

[@OOBEJuanKenobi]

@@grimmlifecollective It’s not what we DO here to impress other people socially that matters ultimately. It’s how we socialize and treat other people. Positive minds are always equal to socially. Self worth is love within and showing it off to other people, not DOING stuff to get noticed. Humor in a mind, when authentic, is about sharing emotions (thoughts, ideas, and beliefs) that honor all people. There is no authority here. Serious minds, or minds that laugh but also look down on other people socially, share ideas and beliefs that are cruel and selfish. People always focus on vibe. We are all connected within non-locally (quantum entanglement). When human beings present a false image socially, which means the outer persona does not match the inner persona, it insults the intelligence and awareness of others. No one likes seeing lying in others about who they are within, when we already FEEL it and know the truth. We are all equal socially already. No one is on top, no one is on the bottom, and no one has any worth to prove to anyone. No one is an authority figure here. No one has a free pass to judge people more than others. Ideas rooted in social hierarchy are degrading, humiliating, and stupid. Type A bullies / alphas are not stronger than people that are mellow and friendly socially. Type A / alphas have low feelings of self worth, mental instability, problems with manipulation & dishonesty, and emotional issues. They take their own feelings of self hate and self loathing out on other people socially, unprovoked, for no good reason at all. Quite often the reasons people judge and cut other individuals down socially without hesitation and incessantly is ONLY because of a competitive nature, not because of a serious threat due to character issues. Cheating in life is knocking people down socially to build up a social life. When people are authentic, they never use career, talent, education, or money as a crutch for self worth socially. There is never a reason to “dominate” others in any area of life when we show or believe in love and friendship. Feelings of self worth come from kindness, honesty, and humility socially, not from social images. Dominators don’t believe in their own personalities or worth. They seek to tear other people down instead. Very often it’s nice, warm, humble, mature personalities that are already upset and insecure from previous judgments that are knocked down even more by status seeking social elitists. People often see warm human beings as “easy targets” to look down on so that they can attempt to build up their perceived status in an imaginary social hierarchy. Only conformists and shallow cowards think in these terms, not headstrong men and women with honesty and respect. When people are unwilling to pass judgments as much as possible and want to remain friendly, level, and sincere socially, it’s not out of weakness. It makes a human being mentally sharp, emotionally strong, and much more mature socially. It’s a threatening attitude to people that show hatred and jealousy (judgments) socially. Judgements from status seekers usually have little actual substance or anything to do with character issues, violence in a personality, or antisocial, critical personality issues. Judgments from status seekers are hypocritical, shallow, cruel, and unfair. They ultimately cause violence and war. No one cares about showboating or showing off. No one accepts or tolerates authority in other people - it just seems that way on the surface. Everyone is a spiritual being that sees through bullshit. The more conceited the mind, the more dishonesty there is in it. People remain competitive only when they care little about working through their own judgments, anger, and character issues with other people socially. People stay competitive because they are afraid, not because they are happy, joyful, and calm. It’s time for human beings to wake up and end war and human authority for good. It has no place here. Violence and social elitism is jealousy and anger resulting from the competitive nature of human beings. Human beings that do not believe in love, focus on self worth, have a desire to heal in life, or learn to respect other people socially will always remain competitive, forceful, shallow, dishonest, and aggressive. All people appreciate personality, warmth, and humor the most - not what other people DO to show off and impress people socially. That is just being real. Men and women either believe in love, or they do not believe in themselves. We are all spiritual beings. We are all psychic. Live the truth and heal self and others socially. It is the only way forward.

[@andreabruson5558]

This is one of my favorite movies too, I love the Coen brothers! The kidnapping scene is a lesson of filmmaking. Thanks for sharing another cool filming location guys!

[@angelalinderman9985]

I just watched it again recently! When it first came out I didn't appreciate it being a teen, it's so hilarious!😂👶🤣 Thanks guys🎃

[@43bumpy]

One of my favorites movies. Probably have 80% of the dialog memorized. Lol. I was 20 when this movie was released. Still love it. Ty for showing it.

[@angelahartley3212]

I love this video!! Thank you for all your hard work! I remember back in the late 1980s that unpainted furniture was so very popular. I purchased some!! What is the building now that you show where the kidnap took place please? This was great!! Love it!! Stay safe!!

[@beyourselfadventures]

Michael this is a great video. Are you still putting up “Near Dark”?

[@johnreremoana930]

This movie was really cool, the main title yodelling song sounds cool at the end credits, with a mixture of Beethoven's 'Ode To Joy' song, excellent.

[@arthurmarsh2309]

Have a spooky Christmas grimmlife always love the videos

[@matthewfarmer6830]

I saw this back in 1987 in the theatre with my dad and older brother, my dad thought it would be funny, after about 15 mins into the movie he wanted to leave, we as his kids said let's just stay to finish the movie you paid for it and don't want to waste your money. So we stayed tell the end it was actually good and hilarious. Thanks for sharing this movie and the memories.

[@TehMeowNetwork]

You guys were literally right down the street from me when you checked out the abandoned grocery store! If only I knew, I'd have certainly shown you both around the town! Love your channel!

[@physicalmediaman]

I get to Arizona quite often. I knew there were some filming locations in the area. This video was awesome! I'll definitely have to try check some of these out next time I go. I think it'd be cool to try recreate the photo/shot of them on the lounger with the mountains in the background. Thanks for putting this together. So well done!

[@classicchristine6693]

Another great video, as always :). It was so nice to see you guys at Season's Screamings yesterday. I love my new picture and you are such a genuinely nice person. I hope you guys have a great Christmas! :D

[@maryannwheeler6116]

I always like this movie raising arizona. It was so funny. Thanks for doing this video and letting us all see where the filming locations were. This was awesome

[@Blaze_556]

One of my favorite movies ever. Thanks for posting this

[@ksavage681]

Excellent!!! This is one of my favorite movies, still quote it to this day. First I have seen of the filming locations. Great work on this one!!

[@ashleydm4306]

Grimmlifecolective thanks for making video. Of course I always mention that Trey Wilson was my late mother's 1st cousin.

[@mattm597]

It should be pointed out that the mountain is Superstition Mountain near Apache Junction and the picnic tables are in Lost Dutchman State Park. Superstition Mountain is also in the background during the dream scene introducing the Lone Rider of the Apocalypse.

[@thefinerthingsinlife4557]

Michael and Jessica, thanks again. I love these vids! Thankfully, it looks like it was to cold for the rattlesnakes to come out. They would love to bite Jessica's feet in those flip flops! Boots Jessica, boots!

[@dizneegirl76]

This is by far, the most underrated piece of comic genius that was ever to hit Cinema! As an Arizona native, it has a special place in my heart. Every time I watch it, I find some new, little funny thing that I missed before!

[@jerimiahjohnson4645]

Raising arizonia is such a classic movie. Really enjoyed michael and jessica taking us on this journey. Happy halloween 🎃

[@interceptor9210]

Jessica...it's dangerous to walk on desert with that shoes......whatch out of snakes!!!!

[@canadavey]

Dude, I love this movie! Thanks for doing a locations on it! What's with the new look? No hair gel, no sunglasses... :O

[@patfromamboy]

I’ve never seen it but I ordered it from eBay yesterday so I’ll soon be joining the club!

[@lonnybush5612]

The scene I laugh my butt off too!! Is getting the dippers. 🤣😅😜☃️🌲

[@karenhargis9824]

Love this movie. I watched it recently which would make it nearly ten times since it’s been out. Nicholas Cage was a hottie

[@ThatBeRuben]

Loving these load ups! With the past themes you have been uploading I'm remembering movies I've forgotten about! Thank ghoul!

[@BeastieToys]

This is the coolest video you’ve done since Halloween III Season of The Witch! “I think I'll skip this little get together, slip out with the boys and knock back a couple of Coca Colas.” -H.I.

[@janetlieb2507]

Arizona is beautiful! Much spooky lore about The Superstition Mountains! The West is another world ! Great video! 💙💙💙 L💙ve you!!💙💙🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️

[@janetlieb2507]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@joeleeper214]

Hey guy's, great volg as usual ! I recognize the character you keep calling the biker, funny that is Randall Tex Cobb actor / fighter he now resides in Philadelphia. One hell of tough guy in real life but one of the nicest guys you'd want to meet. Moving away he's been in quite a bit of movies just to name a couple golden child with Eddie Murphy and the war movie Uncommon Valor, just a movie tidbit 💀🦇 ok thanks again Joe : stay safe keep volging ......

[@600joe]

My wife and I saw this in the theater when it came out. People in front of us walked out. Girl saying “I don’t get it”. My wife and I were pissing ourselves laughing so hard. Crying.

[@manlymanyo2511]

I dont get it. Beehahahahahahahahaaa

[@williamshehan3808]

clicked so hard i threw my back out this time

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, MICHAEL AND JESSICA Well first thing I want to Wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year And I hope you freakish Gould's and goblin will Have a wonderful and fabulous New Year's Keep the videos coming and will keep watching Take care stay safe and will see you on the next video project

[@joejohnson273]

Ive been going to that home depot since I was 9 years old. No idea it was in the movie. Also that Circle K & the Supermarket couldn’t be further apart in Phoenix metro area. Interesting bit of editing to make look like he ran from one to the other. Probably 35 miles apart 😂

[@freqenc]

Reminds me of "The Wraith" movie.

[@bradleymiller3286]

I love LOVE! that you include subtitled street names and addresses whenever you can. I live in AZ, adore this movie and now I can find the rest of the locations that have eluded me this far! THANK YOU!!

[@MissterX]

5:08 cacti is multiple cactus and cactus is single. 12:00 that grocery store was a Sateway during filming and the "Double Coupons" sign was covering the Safeway sign. 13:25 those interiors were actually filmed at two different Safeway stores. The exterior and the scene with the store employee shooting are the Mesa, AZ Safeway but the "fish" and "liquor" portions were filmed inside a Safeway at the corner of Indian School and Granite Reef roads in Scottsdale. When H.I. exits the back of the store that is also the Scottsdale Safeway.

[@jasondavidstapleton8337]

i love this movie

[@joelampo1]

I love Raising Arizona so much! Its so simplistic yet deep and is a Coen Brothers classic! My fav part is when John Goodman scraps his fingers across the popcorn ceiling 🤣 how many of us have done that but don't want to admit it

[@sololuisvlogs]

Nice haircut!

[@dr.freudstein]

hehe thats a funny one..seen it years ago on cable tv

[@patfromamboy]

I’ve learned that when a film is made that the inside of a building is often a studio set or a different building. The outside scenes from the high school in Twilight were filmed near me in Kalama Washington but the inside scenes were filmed in Portland Oregon at a different high school. I was in the Nicholas Cage movie “Pig” a few years ago in Portland and it was a blast to see myself on the big screen. I’m hooked.

[@jamikkapitts4432]

Merry christmas michael and jessica

[@EmDeePhotography]

"Mayor Bob" purchased the land across the street in the 80's and built Goldfield Ghost Town. Mayor Bob and the owner of the Bluebird store have had a long standing feud about who owns the original location of Goldfield.

[@bobscott117]

You guys should do the movie u-turn that would be interesting. Love ya guys you do a great job.

[@WickedDreamz765]

absolutly love this movie..we should have done a film crawl of this movie instead of getting lost in the desert at night at the superstition mountains...nah...i petted a gilla monster out there.....sick vid coming...hope to meet you and baby ghoul sometime

[@denischabriddell986]

This was great. I loved Raising Arizona. I always felt bad for them that they couldn't have kids.

[@calessel3139]

Great job finding these locations guys! Especially those outside the city. If I'd try to do it, I'd probably end up lost in the desert.

[@TommAceAZ]

Welcome to our beautiful state of AZ. You and baby goul can do a video on the lost dutchman treasure in those superstition mountains range. It’s a ghost, treasure and murder story all in one!

[@kenkenyon444]

Yep that was ex fighter Randel Tex Cobb!the bounty hunter from hell

[@gotmullets]

What is the Opera song you have in this video???.. nevermind...found it! :)

[@blacknight2149]

This movie is simply hilarious yet poignant. Such a fun movie

[@johno30197]

🎄Have a grimtastic xmas🎊 Michael Jessica🕷 Nicolas cage I swear the man never ages..

[@murderincorporated9493]

Sweet video I live fairly close to the Superstition Mountains in East Mesa keep up the good work

[@OhanaFilms]

Raising Arizona and Eraserhead are the movies that convinced me to go to film school.

[@flatsquatch]

Great location vid...one of the best...👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@philipibaugh2925]

I just freaking watched this Saturday great movie

[@johnjablonski2747]

I'd love for you Grimm if you do then and now on national lampoon's Vegas vacation

[@keithkluber1195]

GOTTA DO THIS THANKS GUYS 🔫🚔🐕🐶🐩😎🌇🌆🌃💀🎃👻💛

[@timmystouffer3043]

Hi Grimm life is Tim I’m a fan of yours visit the group of Spock from Star Trek

[@timperley69]

This is awesome!!!! Thank you for doing this one, i loved that movie!!

[@nativeeats8719]

This made my day! My favorite movie of ALL time! Thanks man!!!

[@damrs2yall438]

This is a classic ….One of my favorites….thank u !!

[@antidiz]

Michael... dude, are you wearing makeup??

[@sisterstonerock]

I may have seen most all if Nicky Cage's movies. almost all. this one was a gem.

[@davidkos74]

Best movie Nick Cage ever made. I wanted to name my dog: Nathan Jr

[@michaelallan1162]

What a great movie, just like JR on that TV show.

[@Matthew-Coburn-Da-Dude]

I like that 60's blue Ford Truck at the water tower spot.

[@Stevenspencer8210]

Love it 😀

[@corntrollio854]

Just stumbled across your channel and I dig your content. Subbed and going to binge. One thing that confuses me is why anyone would leave Florida for California. California is going to sheit.

[@grimmlifecollective]

Glad you found us. Welcome. To shit for some. To us and what we want…California is perfect. Everybody wants or needs different things in life.

[@JerseyStyle7]

Great movie🎥🎥🎥🎥👍🏽 good job ty👍🏽

[@karentucker2161]

I need to watch this movie. I have it on a movie Playlist. 😊

[@hatednyc]

Friggin Coen Brothers CLLLLLASSSSIC

[@bocooper1980]

Great meeting ya this weekend. This is my all time fav Cage films. Great stuff and let me know if ya see anything you like in the Catalog I gave ya! 🎃

[@grimmlifecollective]

Hey! Was really nice meeting you and talking this weekend as well. We will be in touch for sure.

[@dannystaton5386]

Awesome stuff 👏 love you guys

[@FloridaSnowman]

Great movie, good job man! ⛄