Based on the novel by Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire sees a vampire tell his life story, with all the ups and downs, love and lust for blood. Lestat, played by Tom Cruise, takes a mortal under his wing and offers him the chance to live forever as a vampire. Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Kirsten Dunst, Thandie Newton, and Antonio Banderas share memorable performances. … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Interview with the Vampire
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Film Friday: Monster’s Ball
In Monster's Ball, a racist prison guard falls in love with the black woman whose husband he executed on Death Row. The film made stars of Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Mos Def, Sean Combs and Heath Ledger. Specific scenes were filmed at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Filmed In: Angola and LaPlace, Louisiana If You Like: Candy, The Green Mile, Cider House … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Monster’s Ball
Film Friday: Easy Rider
The quintessential road trip movie, Easy Rider is about two bikers who ride from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of the real America. The cult classic from 1969 stars Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson and Peter Fonda in their career defining roles. Characters Wyatt and Billy encounter all sorts of shenanigans on their way to Mardi Gras and specific scenes were filmed in New … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Easy Rider
The South’s Best College Towns
The South is the land of college football as a religion, so it makes sense that the college towns here are on another level than those you'll find anywhere else in the country. What makes a great college town is a level of pride, not just for the school and its sports teams, but for the city as a whole. It has its own culture outside of the university, particularly in those … [Read more...] about The South’s Best College Towns
Film Friday: Dallas Buyers Club
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