Fans of NASCAR racing will appreciate Days of Thunder, which was filmed at its most prestigious courses: Darlington, Bristol, Charlotte, and of course, Daytona. Tom Cruise stars as a young hotshot stock car racer who is given the chance to race in the big leagues. Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, and Cary Elwes also star. Filmed In: Bristol, Tennessee; Charlotte … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Days of Thunder
Florida
Visiting the Fountain of Youth
While visiting St. Augustine, Florida, a stop at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park is necessary. It's based on the site where Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon claimed to have found a spring with waters that made the drinker younger. Whether this proved to be true remains to be seen, but it is still one of Florida's more popular attractions. Upon entering the park, … [Read more...] about Visiting the Fountain of Youth
Weekend Guide to St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida, is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the United States, founded by the Spanish in 1565. It served as the capital of Spanish Florida for 200 years, so European influence is everywhere from the cuisine to the architecture. It became a getaway for the rich and famous when Henry Flagler developed the rail system through … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to St. Augustine, Florida
Film Friday: Cape Fear
Both the original 1962 version and the 1991 version were filmed in the region, but the more modern Cape Fear spent more time down south. Cape Fear tells of a convicted rapist who is released from prison after his 14 year-long sentence. He tracks down the family of the lawyer who defended him, or failed to do so in his eyes, to seek revenge. Directed by Martin Scorsese, this … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Cape Fear
Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands
Fans of director Tim Burton typically name Edward Scissorhands as one of their favorite of his films. In an isolated castle on the top of a hill, an inventor creates Edward but never lives to complete his hands. Instead, Edward has scissors for hands. A saleswoman named Peg finds him alone and brings him to live at home with her family. He doesn't fit in but falls in love … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands