Starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon and directed by Tim Robbins, Dead Man Walking has a nun comforting a convicted death row killer who must decide where her loyalties lie. The film won an Academy Award. Specific scenes were filmed at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Filmed In: Angola, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dead Man Walking
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Film Friday: The Pelican Brief
As with many other John Grisham novels-turned-movies, The Pelican Brief is set in the South. Starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington, the film tells of a law student who uncovers a conspiracy involving two Supreme Court justices that have been killed. It's not long before someone is onto her and starts to attempt to cover their tracks at any cost. Filmed In: New … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Pelican Brief
Film Friday: 12 Years a Slave
Based on a true story, 12 Years a Slave tells the story of Solomon Northup, a freedman living in upstate New York before the start of the Civil War. He is abducted and sold into slavery, where he ends up at the plantation of a cruel master. After meeting an abolitionist in his twelfth year of captivity, he begins to think about his escape. Chiwetel Ejiofor, Dwight Henry, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: 12 Years a Slave
Classic Eats: Cafe du Monde
Café du Monde is the most recognizable New Orleans establishment, serving hordes of hungry tourists and locals 24 hours a day. The humble coffee stand opened in 1862. The menu may be simple, consisting of two items, but they do both well. Order a portion of beignets, French-style doughnuts topped with powdered sugar. Just don't wear a white shirt! Your coffee, an ideal … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Cafe du Monde
Film Friday: The Client
Based on the bestselling John Grisham novel, The Client tells of a young man who witnesses the suicide of a mafia lawyer. The district attorney tries to use him to bring down the mob, while his lawyer will go to great lengths to protect him. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, and the late Brad Renfro. Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, and William H. Macy play … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Client