The film Joyful Noise, starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton, featured powerhouse performances in both acting and singing. The two play rival choir directors competing in the national championships. Keke Palmer and Jeremy Jordan also offer solid performances. Specific scenes were filmed at Howard's Deli in Smyrna, Bethany United Methodist Church in Fairburn and the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Joyful Noise
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Film Friday: The Fugitive
Chicago surgeon Dr. Richard Kimble, played by Harrison Ford, comes home to find that his wife has been brutally murdered. The police find him and he is convicted of her murder. On the way to prison, the transport crashes and he escapes. Deputy Samuel Gerard, played by Tommy Lee Jones, is quick on his heels, trying to discover the truth about that night and the "one-armed … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Fugitive
Film Friday: Days of Thunder
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
Film Friday: Steel Magnolias
In terms of quintessential movies about the South, Steel Magnolias is one of the greats. The story revolves around the women of Truvy's Beauty Parlor. It stars Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, and Julia Roberts as the cast of strong-willed Southern women. Filmed In: Natchitoches, Louisiana If You Like: Fried Green Tomatoes, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Steel Magnolias
Film Friday: Pitch Perfect
The surprise hit of 2012, Pitch Perfect is about college student Beca who is coerced into joining The Bellas, the school's all girls singing group. Beca introduces new songs and energy into the Bellas performances as they gear up to compete against their male counterparts at the championships. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson star in Pitch Perfect, doing all … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Pitch Perfect