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Miami Herald
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
A really creepy thing happened to Kevin Bacon on ‘Wild Things' set in Florida, he says
Kevin Bacon had a very Florida thing happen to him while filming 'Wild Things,' in — naturally — Florida. In a recent Variety interview to promote his Prime Video series 'The Bondsman,' the Hollywood vet was quizzed about some of his most iconic lines over a 40-year plus career. At about the nine minute mark, Bacon is seen as Ray Duquette, a crooked cop in the 1998 R-rated dark thriller. Shooting for the flick about two high school girls who cook up a twisted money-making scheme with their guidance counselor began in the summer before it opened. Portions of it took place in the fictional upscale Miami suburb of 'Blue Bay.' The school where much of the drama unfolded was actually Ransom Everglades in Coconut Grove. Other spots locals will recognize: Jimbo's in Virginia Key, Star Island in Miami Beach and Coral Gables City Hall. Bacon, 66, recalled that during one night out in the Everglades, the crew stumbled upon something amiss in the murky swamp water. 'All of a sudden, I hear across the walkie-talkie: 'Hey, I think I just saw a floater.' And it was a body that was floating by,' he said, adding, 'It was kind of indicative of the vibe of the movie.' The circumstances surrounding the corpse and how he or she got into the water are unclear. Though shocking, this is not a new story. Director John McNaughton also regaled Entertainment Weekly with this macabre gem while on a press tour for 'Wild Things' more than two decades ago. He said that after the grisly discovery, production had to be halted while law enforcement arrived and combed the scene. 'We called the police,' McNaughton told the outlet. 'They actually grabbed the body and kept it from getting into our shot.'
Miami Herald
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Remember Jimbo's? Let's celebrate the beloved Miami fish shack in a few ways
Every year around his birthday on April 6, James 'Jimbo' Luznar threw a party at his famous fish shack Jimbo's Place on Virginia Key, where everyone and anyone could drink beer, eat fish dip and revel in being part of a Miami tradition. From 1954 to 2012, when it was shut down by the city of Miami, Jimbo's was the place Miamians in the know gathered to hang out, play bocce and drink. The annual party drew thousands, from bikers to models to regulars and a famous face from time to time. The spot also became a backdrop for TV shows, including 'Flipper,' 'Gentle Ben,' 'Miami Vice' and 'Dexter,' and even made it to the big screen in movies like 'Porky's.' A former Merchant Marine who worked the shrimp boats, Luzner died in 2016. But a new Virginia Key watering hole is committed to celebrating for his legacy. From noon until 10 p.m. April 13, Gramps Getaway, sister bar to Gramps in Wynwood and located in the old Whiskey Joe's space next to the Rusty Pelican, will be honoring Jimbo and his legacy with a day-long free party. Expect live music from the Jack Shealy Band, a Jimbo's look-alike contest and limited editions Jimbo's hats and shirts from @sunandsons. You can eat your weight in fish dip and remember the good times, even if you weren't around to live them. Let's go through the Miami Herald photo archives to see what Jimbo's looked like through the years:
