We went to the Higgins Moonlite Drive-In for the first time a few weeks ago. It's located in Woodbury, Tennessee (just east of Murfreesboro). Following is our review of the Moonlite Drive-in. Compare this to our reviews of other drive-ins near Nashville: Pink Cadillac Drive-In (Centerville, TN - west of Franklin) Hiway 50 Drive-In (Lewisburg, TN - southeast of Columbia) … [Read more...]
Those of you who went to the downtown Franklin movie theater know how great it was! After 70 years of showing movies in downtown Franklin, the Franklin Cinema closed its doors in January 2007 due to the ever-increasing rent in the area. That was such a sad day for those of us who frequented the theater. Franklin Cinema In The Past Besides playing current movies, Franklin Cinema was a neat venue and it offered a unique service. The historic building offered 2 movie … [Read more...]
Do you love good independent films and, like me, wonder why you have to go all the way to The Belcourt or Green Hills to see them? Well, here's something you're gonna love! Grab a sitter, money for popcorn and get ready to head to Carmike Cinemas Thoroughbred 20 in Franklin for the Independent Film Festival March 2 through April 11. One film will be featured each of the 6 weeks of the film festival and all movies are only $5. Funky and a bargain! Maybe if we wish hard enough they'll do a combo … [Read more...]
I can't tell you how many times we've passed through downtown Franklin only to find some big event going on that we didn't even have a clue about. It's kind of our own fault, because we don't subscribe to the local newspaper. And that "free paper" that arrives... on occasion... well, we don't usually get around to reading it until a week or so later. By then, any events advertised have already taken place. But I'm still surprised that there isn't more advertising and signage in the weeks … [Read more...]
To date, we've been to the Bluebird more times than we can count. We are members of their "frequent visitor club". (For example, we used our "special privileges" once to score front row seats for Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Ashley Cleveland, Lari White, and Leslie Satcher on 11/13/2004.) Open since June of 1982, The Bluebird Cafe features songwriters and acoustic music 7 nights a week, providing a stage for both the newest songwriters in town to play as well as for Nashville's … [Read more...]
Maybe I just notice it more because I'm such a huge fan of Van Morrison, and own practically every CD he's ever made. But seriously, I cannot believe how many times I've been watching a movie at the theater (or on DVD rental) and I'm always pleasantly surprised to hear that yet another Van Morrison song has made it into a popular movie. The cinematic qualities of Van Morrison's songs make it no surprise that he is one of the most popular choices for movie music. His compositions have … [Read more...]
The Hi-Way 50 Drive-In in Lewisburg, Tennessee is a single screen drive in theater that first opened in 1946. Jim and I went for the first time last night. We saw Spiderman 3 and Vacancy. At the Hiway 50 Drive-In, you always get a double feature for just $6 per person. You've gotta love that! Here's our review of the Hiway 50 Drive-In movie theater... … [Read more...]
I took this picture of Larry Birkhead with Kate Bosworth outside of the Franklin Cinema in Franklin, Tennessee. They were in town for the red carpet premiere of the movie "Elizabethtown". I probably wouldn't have even realized it, had it not been for this e-mail I received today from David Mills, the publisher of the Ezine FrontRowNews.com: I'm enjoying reading about your coverage of the "Elizabeth Town" premier, in Franklin. Interestingly enough, you all have a picture of Larry … [Read more...]
Did you know that Sally Field's latest movie venture, "Two Weeks" was filmed here in Nashville? I didn't. Hmmm... wonder where I was back in 2005 when they were filming this movie. You'd think there there would've been a little more hub-bub at the time. The movie recently opened in theaters. Here's everything you want to know about the movie and about Sally Field... … [Read more...]
I actually got word that Franklin Cinema might be closing a few weeks ago from someone with ties to both sides (someone who works at Franklin Cinema and someone who was involved with the sale of the building), but I decided not to post any "rumors" at that time. Now that it's public knowledge, and the facts have been revealed, I just want to share my $.02 on the closing of Franklin Cinema... … [Read more...]
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