The latest hit from Nicholas Sparks books-turned-movies will be The Best of Me, a tale of high school sweethearts who reunite later in life back in their small hometown. James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan star in the screen adaptation, which was filmed in Louisiana. Filmed In: Pearl River, New Orleans and Morgan City, Louisiana If You Like: The Notebook, Dear John … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Best of Me
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Film Friday: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
President Abraham Lincoln discovers vampires trying to take over the United States and must take them down using any means possible. They killed his mother and now he seeks revenge as they battle Confederate troops. Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, and Anthony Mackie star in the horror film. Specific scenes were filmed at Oak Alley Plantation and the French Quarter of New … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Film Friday: Interview with the Vampire
Based on the novel by Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire sees a vampire tell his life story, with all the ups and downs, love and lust for blood. Lestat, played by Tom Cruise, takes a mortal under his wing and offers him the chance to live forever as a vampire. Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Kirsten Dunst, Thandie Newton, and Antonio Banderas share memorable performances. … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Interview with the Vampire
Film Friday: Easy Rider
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
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
