Romantics swoon over the book-turned-film The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, which was filmed around Charleston, South Carolina. It's one of the most popular movies filmed in the city, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. While many of the locations were changed or developed for the film or on private property, there are a handful of places used in the … [Read more...] about The Notebook Filming Locations to Visit
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Film Friday: Boy Erased
Based on the book of the same name, Boy Erased tells the true story of the son of a Baptist pastor who is sent to a gay conversion program. Lucas Hedges stars alongside Nicole Kidman, Joel Edgerton, and Russell Crowe. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, including in Decatur. Filmed In: Atlanta, Georgia If You Like: The Miseducation of Cameron Post … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Boy Erased
Film Friday: The Hate U Give
Based on the bestselling young adult novel, The Hate U Give tells of a young black girl who witnesses the shooting death of her friend by a police officer and the consequences that come from it. She becomes torn between her community and her privileged, mostly white private school. Amandla Stenberg stars alongside K.J. Apa, Anthony Mackie, Regina Hall, Common, and Issa Rae. … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Hate U Give
Film Friday: Love, Simon
Based on the young adult novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Love, Simon tells the coming of age story of a closeted gay teen who develops a pen pal relationship with a fellow closeted gay boy. It has a lineup of both veteran and fresh-faced actors, including Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Nick Robinson, and Katherine Langford. Filming took place throughout Atlanta, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Love, Simon
Film Friday: Lincoln
The Oscar-winning film Lincoln portrays one of our nation's most memorable presidents in a difficult period of his life. As the Civil War rages on, he fights with his cabinet when it comes to emancipation of slaves. Daniel Day Lewis stars alongside Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and James Spader. Specific scenes were filmed at the Virginia State … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Lincoln
