Monday, July 4, 2016

Disconnect (2012)


The art of conversation and human interaction have given way to texting and "social" media.  Cyberspace no longer restricts bullies to the playground.  Modern conveniences like online shopping have paved the way for modern inconveniences like identity theft.   Disconnect is a cautionary tale that spotlights what happens when the human race becomes digitally dependent.  Since the film was shot near where I grew up, a few locations were instantly recognizable and few others were not too difficult to track down.


Disconnect was filmed in Yonkers, Elmsford, Harrison and Oceanside, NY

Location: Nina's Interview Motel
Address: 165 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY   Royal Regency Hotel

This location has gone under some renovation since the movie was filmed.





Location: Derek's Office Building
Address: 600 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY

This building has also gone under some renovations since the movie was filmed.






Location: Stephen Schumacher's House
Address: 418 Park Hill Avenue, Yonkers, NY


Derek and Cindy first turn onto McClean Avenue from Carroll Street before spotting Stephen's house.







Location: The Parking Lot
Address: Van Cortland Park Avenue & Caryl Avenue, Yonkers, NY

Derek and Cindy stake out Stephen's house from here.  In reality, this parking lot is a few blocks from where the actual house is located.



Location: Derek & Cindy's Motel
Address: 307 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY

The Tuckahoe Motor Inn no longer exists...



But the New Hope Reformed Church sign is still visible:




Location: Saveway Cleaners
Address: 615 N Broadway, White Plains, NY


Derek and Cindy first come down Harwood Avenue.







Location: The Pawn Shop & Gas Station
Address: 1 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY

Kyle and fellow chat-room stripper ponder the future while passing by this pawn shop and heading across the street to the gas station.








Location: Jason Rides The Bus
Address: McClean Avenue & Romain Avenue, Yonkers, NY

The Top Tomato sign made this location easy to track down.





Location: The Runaways' Motel
Address: 25 Valley Avenue, Elmsford, NY

The Saw Mill River Motel is now a Days Inn but the motel still looks recognizable.













Locations Visited: June 2016


Still Need to Locate: 

Mike Dixon's House
The Boyd House
The Runaway House
Nina's Apartment Building



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