A group of college friends reunite in South Carolina for the funeral of a friend and sparks fly as each compares what they've accomplished over the last few years. The Big Chill made stars of Glenn Close, Kevin Kline and Jeff Goldblum, among others. Specific scenes were filmed on Laurens Street in Beaufort, South Carolina, specifically the Tidalholm Mansion, the main filming … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Big Chill
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Film Friday: The Legend of Bagger Vance
A former soldier turned struggling golfer, played by Matt Damon, meets a caddy with what seems like special powers, played by Will Smith, in The Legend of Bagger Vance. Charlize Theron also stars. Filmed In: Savannah and Jekyll Island, Georgia; Beaufort, Bluffton, Charleston, Hilton Head Island and Kiawah Island, South Carolina. If You Like: The Rookie, For the Love of … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Legend of Bagger Vance
Small Town Saturday: Beaufort, SC
This photo is one of my favorites that I've ever taken and was originally on the header of this site. It was taken at the Old Sheldon Church Ruins outside of Beaufort, SC. The Greek Revival church was built in the 1700s but burned by the British during the Revolutionary War. In 1826, it was rebuilt, but was soon gutted to rebuild homes destroyed by Sherman's troops following … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Beaufort, SC
Film Friday: Forrest Gump
This classic movie covers moments in American history and was filmed throughout the country and primarily in the South and California. Forrest Gump is, in his mother's words, "special." His friendship with neighbor Jenny is the only constant in his life. He goes on to receive a football scholarship to the University of Alabama, play professional ping pong, fight in the … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Forrest Gump
