Based on the book by Kathryn Stockett, The Help tells of an aspiring writer reckoning between her life in segregated Jackson, Mississippi, and what she knows is right. She embarks on a journey to tell the stories of the black maids that work in the community but at the cost of her relationships. The movie stars Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Allison Janney, and … [Read more...] about The Help Filming Locations to Visit
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Big Fish Filming Locations to Visit
Based on the book Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions by Daniel Wallace, the Tim Burton film is about Edward Bloom and his unusual life full of unbelievable characters. On his deathbed, his son tries to discover what, if anything, his father told him is actually true. The movie was filmed almost entirely in Alabama and many locations from the Big Fish movie set are open … [Read more...] about Big Fish Filming Locations to Visit
Film Friday: Poms
A dying woman moves to a retirement community and forms a cheerleading squad with the help of her new friends. They enter a competition, despite their unusual team. Based on a true story, the movie stars Diane Keaton, Rhea Perlman, and Jackie Weaver. Filming took place in Hampton and Griffin, suburbs south of Atlanta. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Poms
Film Friday: The Green Book
In Golden Globe award-winner The Green Book, a successful black musician goes on tour in the segregated South, accompanied by an Italian-American bouncer-turned-driver, forging an unlikely friendship. Mahershala Ali stars alongside Viggo Mortensen and Linda Cardellini. The name comes from the guidebooks used to tell African Americans the safe places to stop in their … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Green Book
The Hunger Games Filming Locations to Visit
Based on the book series, The Hunger Games movies chronicled Katniss, a girl living in a post-apocalyptic world where the government forces children to fight to the death every year. It made stars of Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Josh Hutcherson. Visitors can actually see where The Hunger Games was filmed. The four movies were also filmed around the South, … [Read more...] about The Hunger Games Filming Locations to Visit
