In Magic Mike, a male stripper teaches a young performer the ropes of the industry while trying to make a separate life for himself. The film stars Channing Tatum, who based much of it on real life experience, Matt Bomer, Alex Pettyfer, Olivia Munn, Matthew McConaughey and Joe Manganiello. Specific filming locations include The Bricks of Ybor, Sunday's Fine Dining and Fred … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Magic Mike
filming locations
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
Film Friday: Stomp the Yard
A street dancer moves to Georgia after the death of his brother to attend university. He falls for a girl and also joins his fraternity's step dancing competition. Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo star in Stomp the Yard. The campuses of Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, and Georgia Institute of Technology were used in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Stomp the Yard
Film Friday: My Dog Skip
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
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
