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
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Film Friday: The Big Chill
A group of college friends reunite in South Carolina for the funeral of a friend and sparks fly as each compares what they've accomplished over the last few years. The Big Chill made stars of Glenn Close, Kevin Kline and Jeff Goldblum, among others. Specific scenes were filmed on Laurens Street in Beaufort, South Carolina, specifically the Tidalholm Mansion, the main filming … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Big Chill
Film Friday: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
As with most Tyler Perry films, Diary of a Mad Black Woman is filmed in Atlanta. It tells of a seemingly perfect couple who falls apart as the wife finds out her husband plans on divorcing her. Kimberly Elise, Tyler Perry, Steve Harris, Shemar Moore and Cicely Tyson star in the comedy. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: Waiting to Exhale, The Single Mom's Club … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Diary of a Mad Black Woman
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
Film Friday: We Are Marshall
We Are Marshall is based on a true story, telling of the 1970 plane crash, killing the entire football team and coaching staff of Marshall University. The surviving players and a new coach must rally their community to keep the team alive in their honor. Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Fox, January Jones and Kimberley Williams-Paisley star in the film. Filmed In: Atlanta, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: We Are Marshall