What Movies Has Jlo Been In
Janet Denzel
I will also say again, for the record, that I have been very blessed and am eternally grateful that the movies brought so many people to the books. That is a wonderful thing movies can do for books, and all authors dream about getting that opportunity. Very few actually get to experience it. I just wish, well . . . You can read below, and see exactly what I was wishing and worrying about, back in 2009!
There are things I like about this adaptation. The beginning works well. The opening scenes do a good job getting into the story quickly and setting up the characters. The first part of story has been made more economical, but it is still more or less faithful to the spirit of the book.
Kronos: This is rather important if you want to preserve the possibility of a franchise, as Kronos is the master villain in the series. Having said that, I can see making a script that works with only a passing mention of Kronos, but at the very least, it should be Ares manipulating Luke, and there should be some question at the end of the book: Why would Ares do this? Was he working alone? This would at least leave some opening to introduce Kronos later.
Annabeth: She is meant to have a backstory with Luke. She is conflicted about her feelings toward Percy because of this. Their romance in the script is too obvious, too quick, and not nearly interesting enough. Where is the tension, the doubt, the conflict? And in terms of the series arc, getting them together in the first installment throws out four more books worth of character development. It would be much better if they kiss at the end, but it is still very unclear whether they are actually together. It should be more of a tease.
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There are so many ways to spend your day on Disney Wish, including seeing first-run movies. On Disney Wish, you can watch movies in two state-of-the-art theatres, Wonderland and Neverland Cinemas (Deck 4, forward), or up on the pool deck's Funnel Vision screen. On a recent cruise, I spent a rainy afternoon snuggled up with some popcorn in the theatre enjoying a movie I had not yet seen on land. While I hadn't planned to spend time there, I'm so glad I did!
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Salem, Massachusetts has quite the film history with everything from crime dramas and documentaries to Hollywood blockbusters being filmed all over town. Salem has doubled for another setting in certain instances, and encompassed the entire story of the film in others. Find a complete list of movies and TV series filmed in Salem here and discover some of our favorite film projects below:
Who Do You Think You Are is a documentary TV series that followed the genealogy of various celebrities. One episode of the series featured Sarah Jessica Parker and shared her ancestral connections to the Salem Witch Trials. To explore your own ancestral or immigrant connections to Salem, join us for Salem Ancestry Days this summer.
Salem has been the focus of multiple episodes of Chronicle over the years, most recently in 2017 with features on The Merchant and Ledger (shown above), Schooner Fame, Salem Food Tours, Spellbound Tours, and more.
Mass Hysteria is set and was entirely filmed in Salem in 2019. The story follows a group of historical reenactors who find themselves wrapped up in a modern day witch hunt when a tourist dies during their performance on Halloween night. Notable Salem locations in the film include Old Town Hall, the Essex Street pedestrian mall, Pioneer Village, and appearances by the Salem Trolley.
In Hubie Halloween, Adam Sandler plays Salem resident Hubie Dubois who spends his Octobers making sure everyone has a safe and memorable Halloween experience. This year though, he finds himself tangled up in a mystery downtown on Halloween, which results in a comedic Netflix debut filmed in iconic locations like the Salem Witch Museum and Salem Common.
On the day of his scheduled execution, a convicted serial killer gets a psychiatric evaluation during which he claims he is a demon, and further claims that before their time is over, the psychiatrist will commit three murders of his own.
And, boy, do they talk. Nefarious (Sean Patrick Flanery) is a demon who inhabits the body of Edward, whom he has forced to commit 11 murders. Dr. James Martin (Jordan Belfi) is, according to Deace "a left-wing, atheist psychiatrist, because other than Jordan Peterson, there are no other kinds of those, apparently." The two meet in prison on Edward's execution day for Martin to determine if Edward is mentally competent to be executed, and they talk for about 40-plus minutes straight, though it's mainly Nefarious talking and a doubting Martin asking questions.
Then, there's this dialogue that gets in a culture war dig. Martin makes an idealistic statement that no one I know would ever make in real life: "We've never been freer," he says. "Literacy is at an all-time high. We're working to eliminate racism, intolerance, gender inequality. People can love who they want, be who they want, do what they want. Diversity is no longer a dream, hate speech is no longer tolerated, and politically, we're reclaiming the moral high ground."
Nefarious' rebuttal is weak, directly addressing only literacy before segueing into a disdainful rant that seeks to communicate the screenwriter's opinion instead of addressing Martin's points: "James, the average high school graduate reads at a sixth-grade level. Your basketball players making 30 million a year decrying racism all while wearing sneakers made from slave labor. Here's something for you. Right now. Your world currently has 40 million slaves, more than the Romans had at the height of their empire. Want to know the best part though? Half of those, half, are sex slaves. As for hate speech, you want to hear some irony? We didn't even come up with that one. You did it all by yourself. Sometimes you amaze even us."
I think those with a conservative Christian outlook will relate to the world view references, appreciate the novelty of a demon as the messenger, and see "Nefarious" as a movie of great meaning and depth, one they won't forget.
While the acting kept me watching, by the end, I wondered what was the point of what I'd watched. But after watching some conservative talk shows to better understand the intent of what I was supposed to get and want to discuss, I want to un-see "Nefarious," forget it, and get my money back.
Rachelle Chase is an author and an opinion columnist, who's also launched a new column, Trailblazers & Trendsetters, at the Des Moines Register. Follow Rachelle at facebook.com/rachelle.chase.author or email her at rch...@registermedia.com.
The Headless Horseman (1922), a silent version directed by Edward Venturini and starring Will Rogers as Ichabod Crane. Portions are said to have been filmed in what is now Sleepy Hollow. The Old Dutch Church is clearly recognizable.
A Good Marriage (2014), starring Joan Allen, Kristen Connolly, Stephen Lang and Anthony LaPaglia. Based on the novella by Stephen King. Portions shot at a private residence at 429 Bellwood Avenue, Sleepy Hollow and at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
Beautiful scenes from Asheville and the North Carolina mountains appear in many movies. The first movie shot in Asheville was in the 1920s. Titled "Conquest of Canaan," the movie was filmed in what is now Pack Square in downtown Asheville, and tells the story of a lawyer who makes good in a small town. (Photo above, Kristen Wiig and Zach Galifianakis film Masterminds downtown in 2014.)
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
This 2018 Oscar winning film is about a small town mother confronting local police as to why there are still no answers in regard to the death of her teenage daughter. Filming took place in Jackson and Buncombe counties. See Three Billboards Outside Ebbing film locations.
Masterminds
"Masterminds" movie filmed in the Asheville area during the summer of 2014 and released in 2016. The crazy comedy has a long list of stars that were regularly seen around town. See the film locations in Asheville.
A Walk in the Woods
Robert Redford's 2015 adaption of Bill Bryson's best-selling novel is about hiking the Appalachian Trail and included some scenery from North Carolina. Read more.
The Hunger Games
The first The Hunger Games released in 2012 filmed at several locations in western North Carolina. Fans flocked to our area from around the world to see some of the film locations. Read about The Hunger Games Movie Locations near Asheville.
Last of the Mohicans
Based on the novel by James Fennimore Cooper, Western North Carolina became 18th century upstate New York. With Daniel Day-Lewis in the lead role, this movie, widely-known for its stunning scenery, was shot exclusively in the mountains around Asheville. Chimney Rock Park was showcased during the film.
Dirty Dancing
Near Chimney Rock is Lake Lure, where Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey starred in this 1980s hit that started a dancing craze. The view of the lake and surrounding mountains is majestic. Attend the Dirty Dancing Festival and do your own lake lift!
Cold Mountain
While the 2003 movie was not filmed at the infamous mountain featured in the best-selling Charles Frazier novel Cold Mountain, folks love to explore the areas that were featured in the book. Read more about Cold Mountain.
Hannibal
Biltmore Estate was chosen as one of several locations for this film. The horrifying character of Hannibal Lecter, played by Anthony Hopkins, resurfaces after his escape in "Silence of the Lambs," the movie that precedes this.