[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 08.25.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Movies and television shows have given us so many worlds to escape into—cozy living rooms, bustling city streets, dusty frontiers, and galaxies far, far away. Part of the magic has always been that sense of place: the sets we can picture so clearly, almost like we’ve been there ourselves.

So here’s today’s question: If you could walk onto the set of any film or TV show, which one would it be—and why?

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As for me, I’d pick Star Wars. I’d love to wander through the Millennium Falcon, feel the sand of Tatooine underfoot, and stand under the glow of a lightsaber. It would be like stepping straight into childhood wonder.

Now it’s your turn—what set would you love to explore?

Share your answer in the forum and let’s see what unforgettable worlds you’d all choose to visit!

Cheers!
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[GaryBlake]

Doctor Zhivago! Absolutely gorgeous scenes.

 

[Pattij50]

Grease because part was filmed at my high school. It would feel like going home

 

[NIBOR0]

Avatar because the colors are so vivid.

 

[Jimvk3]

It would be interesting to see a copy of the millennium falcon, I saw a copy of an X wing fighter at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Colorado once, it was pretty cool. That was also where I learned that Harrison Ford is a real pilot. I thought that was pretty cool. As far as seeing a set I would say Star Wars, Star Trek, Battle stat galactica original series. Anything Sci Fi pretty much. Original time machine movie and back to the future.

 

[Hazeleyes]

Desperately Seeking Susan. Long short of it was heading to see it 4 times and things occurred that prevented us from seeing it. We did finally get to see the movie but would love to be on the set as I do like Madonna.

 

[bobbibonn]

I gotta go with the Golden Girls set. I watched this show from the beginning, when still young and thought old people are really funny. Now as I watch the reruns over and over, I think, there I am.

 

[Gibb]

Star Trek, the original one. I have been in love with that show from the beginning .

 

[TriciaR]

Doctor Zhivago! Absolutely gorgeous scenes.

Thanks so much for sharing that @GaryBlake ! Doctor Zhivago really does have some breathtaking scenery — those snowy landscapes are unforgettable. Do you think it was the setting itself that draws you in most, or the story and characters as well?

 

[TriciaR]

Grease because part was filmed at my high school. It would feel like going home

Thanks for sharing that @Pattij50 ! How special that Grease was filmed at your high school — what a fun claim to fame. Do you still recognize parts of the school when you watch it, or did they change quite a bit since then?

 

[TriciaR]

Avatar because the colors are so vivid.

Thanks for sharing that @NIBOR0 ! Avatar really does transport you into another world with all those incredible colors and landscapes. If you had the chance, would you want to explore Pandora itself, or just soak in the beauty from the sidelines?

 

[TriciaR]

It would be interesting to see a copy of the millennium falcon, I saw a copy of an X wing fighter at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Colorado once, it was pretty cool. That was also where I learned that Harrison Ford is a real pilot. I thought that was pretty cool. As far as seeing a set I would say Star Wars, Star Trek, Battle stat galactica original series. Anything Sci Fi pretty much. Original time machine movie and back to the future.

Thanks for sharing that @Jimvk3 ! We can see you’ve got a real love for sci-fi — and what an experience it must’ve been to see that X-wing in person! The Millennium Falcon would definitely be a dream set to walk onto. Out of all the shows and films you mentioned, which one would you choose first if you could only step onto one set?

 

[TriciaR]

Desperately Seeking Susan. Long short of it was heading to see it 4 times and things occurred that prevented us from seeing it. We did finally get to see the movie but would love to be on the set as I do like Madonna.

Thanks for sharing @Hazeleyes ! I love how determined you were to finally see Desperately Seeking Susan — that must have made it extra special when you did. Madonna was such an icon in that era. Do you think it’s her star power that makes you want to step onto that set, or more the story and style of the film itself?

 

[TriciaR]

I gotta go with the Golden Girls set. I watched this show from the beginning, when still young and thought old people are really funny. Now as I watch the reruns over and over, I think, there I am.

Thanks for sharing @bobbibonn ! The Golden Girls set would be such a fun one to visit — so many laughs and heartfelt moments came from that living room and kitchen. Do you have a favorite Golden Girl, or do you love them all equally?

 

[TriciaR]

Star Trek, the original one. I have been in love with that show from the beginning .

Thanks for sharing @Gibb ! The original Star Trek really set the stage for so much sci-fi to come — it must’ve been amazing to watch from the very beginning. Do you have a favorite character or episode that stands out most for you?

 

[Hazeleyes]

Thanks for sharing @Hazeleyes ! I love how determined you were to finally see Desperately Seeking Susan — that must have made it extra special when you did. Madonna was such an icon in that era. Do you think it’s her star power that makes you want to step onto that set, or more the story and style of the film itself?

I like the story and the style of the film.

 

[tshandy]

The Wizard of Oz, without doubt. I don't mean the Kansas farm, of course, but the wonderful world of Oz. I'm old enough to have seen the original when it first came out.

 

[TriciaR]

The Wizard of Oz, without doubt. I don't mean the Kansas farm, of course, but the wonderful world of Oz. I'm old enough to have seen the original when it first came out.

Thanks for sharing that @tshandy ! How wonderful that you got to see The Wizard of Oz when it first came out — that must’ve been truly magical. The Land of Oz would be such an incredible set to step onto. Do you think you’d spend more time following the Yellow Brick Road, or exploring Emerald City?

 

[GaryBlake]

Thanks so much for sharing that @GaryBlake ! Doctor Zhivago really does have some breathtaking scenery — those snowy landscapes are unforgettable. Do you think it was the setting itself that draws you in most, or the story and characters as well?

It was all three!! The scenery, the story, and the actors were fantastic. I was enraptured throughout the entire movie!! Best movie ever made!!