15 movies filmed in and around Detroit — and their locations

Lights. Camera. Detroit? Once upon a time, Michigan had a magic golden ticket of sorts by way of a tax incentive that made…

By Metro Times editorial staff

The Island (2005) 
    Michigan Central Station 
    2001 15th St.,  Detroit
    What's better than one Ewan McGregor? How about a Ewan McGregors, a Scarlett Johansson, and a Steve Buscemi? That's basically all you need to know about this futuristic Michael Bay thriller, which was shot throughout the Detroit area. There was a scene shot at the now-shuttered Johnny Rockets diner that was next door to the Fox Theatre and, one of the most revealing scenes put the once-deteriorating Michigan Central Station in the spotlight in a beautifully lit scene that is basically a tale of two McGregors. Oops. Spoiler alert?    
    Photo via YouTube
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The 30 most beautiful places in Detroit

Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but at these Detroit landmarks, it's hard to argue that they're anything but…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Eastern Market
    2934 Russell St., Detroit
    Though eye-catching all year long thanks to the neighborhood’s many murals, Eastern Market’s Flower Day—quickly approaching on May 19—is probably the Market at its most beautiful.
    Photo viaFacebook/Eastern Market Corporation
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Everyone we saw at Ford's first-ever Winter Festival at Michigan Central Station

On Friday, Jan. 18,  Ford Motor Company kicked off its first-ever Winter Festival at Michigan Central Station in Detroit. The family-friendly event…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Everyone we saw at Ford's first-ever Winter Festival at Michigan Central Station
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