The award-winning film The Butler is loosely based on a true story of a butler for the White House, who served under eight presidents. It goes through the presidencies of Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy, Reagan and Johnson, among others. The film has an all-star cast, including Forrest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz, Robin Williams, John … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Butler
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The South’s Best Music Venues
The South is rich in musical culture and history, bringing us some of the most influential artists of the past hundred years. Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, R.E.M., and more all shaped the way our music is today. So if you're visiting the region for the first or hundredth time, stop by one of the south's best music venues for the chance to see who's going to be the … [Read more...] about The South’s Best Music Venues
Film Friday: Ender’s Game
Based on the book by the same name, Ender's Game tells of a futuristic society where children are recruited and trained to fight aliens in simulated games, or so they think. Ender shows great promise, despite his young age, and becomes one of the top-ranked commanders at his school. Newcomer Asa Butterfield stars as Ender, alongside Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Ender’s Game
Film Friday: All the King’s Men
Based on the Robert Penn Warren novel of the same name, All the King's Men dives into the underbelly of the political system and the life of populist Southerner Willie Stark, whose character is loosely based upon the real life of former Louisiana governor Huey Long. The all-star cast includes Sean Penn, Jude Law, Anthony Hopkins, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, Patricia Clarkson, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: All the King’s Men
Film Friday: Dead Man Walking
Starring Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon and directed by Tim Robbins, Dead Man Walking has a nun comforting a convicted death row killer who must decide where her loyalties lie. The film won an Academy Award. Specific scenes were filmed at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge and the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola. Filmed In: Angola, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Dead Man Walking
