A shy boy grows up in 1940s Mississippi comes out of his shell with the family dog. My Dog Skip is based on the memoir by Yazoo City native Willie Morris. Frankie Muniz, Diane Lane, Luke Wilson and Kevin Bacon star in the film. Filmed In: Canton, Jackson, Mendanhall and Yazoo City, Mississippi; additional scenes filmed in Los Angeles. If You Like: The Rookie, Marley & … [Read more...] about Film Friday: My Dog Skip
Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame
The College Football Hall of Fame is the newest addition to Atlanta's tourism corridor, located next to Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The hall of fame was previously located in South Bend, Indiana since 1995, but the 94,256 square foot facility made its move to Atlanta, where the … [Read more...] about Visiting the College Football Hall of Fame
Film Friday: O
Based on the Shakespeare classic Othello, O recreates it in the modern day. Set on a high school basketball team, a tough coach favors Odin over his own son. He makes a plan to take down Odin at any cost, starting with his girlfriend. Mekhi Phifer, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Josh Hartnett and Andrew Keegan star. The College of Charleston campus was used, as were the barrier … [Read more...] about Film Friday: O
This Is My South: Mónica Campana
Monica Campana is the co-founder and executive director of Living Walls, an annual conference held in Atlanta on street art and urbanism that began in 2010. It brings in artists from all over the world to transform buildings into works of art in areas of transition and provides a dialogue to discuss the issues facing the city What do you love most about living in the … [Read more...] about This Is My South: Mónica Campana
Film Friday: Dear John
Dear John is a romantic drama based on the Nicholas Sparks novel about a soldier and a college student who fall in love while he's on leave. He signs up for a second tour after September 11 and their relationship takes a difficult turn. Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried star in the film, which used locations like the College of Charleston campus and the North Charleston Navy … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dear John