Monasteries may seem like an odd attraction for visitors, but you might be surprised what they have to offer. Some have National Register of Historic Places-listed buildings while others host personal retreats for those looking to get away from the noise of their daily lives. Whether you're one of the faithful or not, these places are worth another look. St. Bernard Abbey, … [Read more...] about 13 Monasteries to Visit in the South
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Film Friday: The Fighting Temptations
An unemployed New Yorker travels home to his small Southern town to collect an inheritance but finds himself falling for a gospel singer, devising a plan to create a choir to make some extra cash. Cuba Gooding Jr. stars alongside Beyonce and Mike Epps. Filming took place at Columbus' RiverCenter for Performing Arts was used in the final scene. Filmed In: Atlanta, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Fighting Temptations
Film Friday: Madea’s Family Reunion
In just one installment of the popular Tyler Perry series, an outspoken grandmother plans her family reunion as she tries to solve her family's personal dramas. The director and writer stars alongside Blair Underwood and Lynn Whitfield. Almost all of his television shows and movies are filmed and take place in the city of Atlanta. The same house on Avon Avenue was used … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Madea’s Family Reunion
Film Friday: Selma
Based on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., Selma describes the period when the civil rights activist sought to gain equal voting rights for African Americans. It stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi, and Oprah Winfrey. Specific scenes were filmed at the places they occurred in real life, such as Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and the Georgia Capitol in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Selma
Film Friday: My Cousin Vinny
My Cousin Vinny tells of two brash New Yorkers who are accused of murder in rural Alabama and their bumbling cousin Vinny who comes to defend them. Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, and Marisa Tomei star in the film. Specific filming locations include the Alto State Penitentiary, the General Putnam Motel in Eatonton, and the Monticello Courthouse. Filmed In: Alto, Bostwick, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: My Cousin Vinny
