The Academy Award-winning film Dallas Buyers Club stars Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Jared Leto about a man diagnosed with AIDS in 1985 Dallas. He finds out that there are drugs that can help him, but they are not available in the United States. He starts his own prescription drug ring to help himself and others suffering from the disease. Filmed In: New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dallas Buyers Club
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Film Friday: 21 Jump Street
Underachieving cops are used for their young looks to go back to high school and bust up a local drug ring. The movie is based on the 21 Jump Street television series and stars Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill and Ice Cube. The movie was filmed throughout Louisiana, including scenes at Riverdale High School in Jefferson. Filmed In: New Orleans and Jefferson, Louisiana If … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 21 Jump Street
The South’s Best Cruise Terminals
Cruises are gaining in popularity as a method of travel and the Southeast has many ports of debarkation. Each offers different cruise lines for different budgets and age ranges, as well as activities for your pre and post-cruise stay. Florida has a monopoly on cruise terminals due to its coastline and proximity to the Caribbean and Mexico, but there are ports more … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Cruise Terminals
Film Friday: Ray
Ray is the true story of Ray Charles, who overcame blindness, racism and drug abuse to become one of the most famous soul musicians of all time. Born to a sharecropper in Albany, Georgia, Ray was told at a young age that he would lose his sight. He was taught the piano by sound and was eventually signed by Atlantic Records. The film stars Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Regina … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Ray
Film Friday: The Butler
The award-winning film The Butler is loosely based on a true story of a butler for the White House, who served under eight presidents. It goes through the presidencies of Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy, Reagan and Johnson, among others. The film has an all-star cast, including Forrest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Williams, John … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Butler