Sicario was released into theaters on October 2nd, 2015. Filming locations include Albuquerque and Los Lunas, NM. It was directed by Denis Villeneuve, who would go on to direct Blade Runner 2049, two years later. It was written by Taylor Sheridan, who also wrote Hell or High Water, Wind River and created the television series Yellowstone. It features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score and Best Sound Editing. The score was composed by Johann Johannsson. The films first DVD release was on January 5th, 2016.
Motel 1 - 2001 Candelaria Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM. 87107
The structure was erected in 1981. Room 117 was used in the film.
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Canyonlands Bank - 9620 Candelaria Rd. NE Albuquerque, NM. 87112
At the time of my visit, it was a Smiles for Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics.
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Wild Pony - 4555 NM-314 Los Lunas, NM. 87031
At the time of my visit, the building was vacant.
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FYI the Motel 1 was torn down in 2023/2024. It is an entirely flat, vacant lot now. All that remains is the "Motel 1" sign next to Frontage Road.
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DeleteAlthough it says Chandler, Az. I have a feeling it's somewhere in the Albuquerque, NM. area.
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