Based on the Shakespeare classic Othello, O recreates it in the modern day. Set on a high school basketball team, a tough coach favors Odin over his own son. He makes a plan to take down Odin at any cost, starting with his girlfriend. Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett and Andrew Keegan star. The College of Charleston campus was used, as were the barrier … [Read more...] about Film Friday: O
This Is My South: Mónica Campana
Monica Campana is the co-founder and executive director of Living Walls, an annual conference held in Atlanta on street art and urbanism that began in 2010. It brings in artists from all over the world to transform buildings into works of art in areas of transition and provides a dialogue to discuss the issues facing the city What do you love most about living in the … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Mónica Campana
Film Friday: Dear John
Dear John is a romantic drama based on the Nicholas Sparks novel about a soldier and a college student who fall in love while he's on leave. He signs up for a second tour after September 11 and their relationship takes a difficult turn. Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried star in the film, which used locations like the College of Charleston campus and the North Charleston Navy … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dear John
Film Friday: Hustle & Flow
In Hustle & Flow, a Memphis pimp, played by Terrence Howard, goes after his dreams of becoming a hip hop artist. Ludacris, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, and Taraji P. Henson also star. Filmed In: Memphis, Tennessee If You Like: 8 Mile, Crash … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Hustle & Flow
Film Friday: Secretariat
Housewife and mother Penny takes over her father's horse stables, even though she knows little about the industry. With the help of a trainer, her horse becomes the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. Based on a true story, Secretariat stars Diane Lane and John Malkovich. True to the sport, specific scenes were filmed at Churchill Downs and Keeneland racetracks in Kentucky … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Secretariat
