2. Throughout the history of movies and television, many amazing scenes have taken place in Laundromats. On the following pages we will take a closer look at our favorite famous Laundromat scenes.

3. THE BLIND SIDE 2009 Director: John Lee Hancock Stars: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, and Tim McGraw Synopsis: The story of a homeless boy who becomes a first round NFL draft pick with the help of a loving family. Laundromat Scene: After hand-washing his shirt in a sink, Big Mike studies Biology while using a woman’s leftover time on the dryer. Oscar Winning - Lead Actress

4. SLING BLADE 1996 Director: Billy Bob Thornton Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, and Lucas Black Synopsis: A partially handicapped man, Karl, starts a new life after being released from a mental hospital for killing his mother and her lover, 20 years earlier. Laundromat Scene: A young boy befriends Karl when he volunteers to help carry his laundry half a mile. Oscar Winning - Adapted Screenplay

5. 1985 Director: Stephen Frears Stars: Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, and Daniel Day-Lewis Synopsis: A Pakistani-Briton and his white lover take over managing the family Laundromat. Laundromat Scene: The movie’s entire plot is centered on the Laundrette and provides many of the laughs, romance, and drama. Oscar Nominated - Original Screenplay

6. 1999 Director: David Fincher Stars: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter Synopsis: An office worker and a soap-maker make an unlikely partnership and an underground fight club. Laundromat Scene: The Narrator catches his love interest, Marla, stealing someone’s laundry from a dryer and selling it to a thrift shop. Oscar Nominated - Sound Effects

7. 2002 Director: Michael Lehmann Stars: Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon, and Paulo Costanzo Synopsis: Matt gives up sex for lent after an awful breakup, during which time he meets the girl of his dreams, Erica. Laundromat Scene: The couple meets and gets back together in the Laundromat.

8. 1994 – 2004, Season 1, Episode 5 Creators: David Crane, Marta Kauffman Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and David Schwimmer Episode Synopsis: Ross teaches his high school crush, Rachel, how to do laundry. Laundromat Scene: Their chemistry heats up as they throw more loads into the wash. Spoiler: In the last scene, they share their first kiss. 7 Emmy Wins

9. DR. HORRIBLE'S SING-ALONG BLOG 2008 Directed by: Joss Whedon Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion, and Felicia Day Synopsis: A supervillain tries to throw the world into chaos while romancing a beautiful girl. Laundromat Scene: Many of the key scenes and musical number take place in the Laundromat. Emmy Winning - Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Programs

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