"New York food critic stays at the Drake while plotting the downfall of rival in ' (1997). In the dark social satire ' (1983), and drink pricey hot chocolates in the Drake's Palm Court while waiting to confront high-priced call girl . Unfortunately for the three of them, Guido the killer pimp () is also there, flashing his nasty smile and a nastier gun. Scenes from the bland basketball drama (1991) were also shot here, as well as footage for the (1980) and the made-for-television movie ' (1988). The Drake played a climatic role in (1992)."