Heather Weidner's Blog, page 117
June 22, 2014
RVA Ties
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan have been spotted around Richmond, VA recently. They're scouting out sites for an upcoming movie. The Richmond Times-Dispatch did an article this morning on movies that were filmed in RVA.
We have some ties to a few of them. My husband was an extra in Hannibal. He got paid for three days of work, and they fed them well. After all that time filming, he's in about four seconds at the beginning of the movie. Asunder was filmed at the building where I work, but that was before I got there. My neighbor's son had minor role in Charlie Sheen's Shadow Conspiracy, and the movie rented his car for several scenes. We went down and watched this one being filmed. And my uncle's National Guard unit appeared quite a lot The Jackal.
Here are some other movies filmed in and around here:
Doc HollywoodTrue ColorsRollercoasterAsunder Shadow ConspiracyDaveGI JaneThe JackalHannibalCold MountainEvan AlmightyJohn AdamsLincolnKilling KennedyThe Richmond area has quite a few famous folks who were born or lived here. These are a few of the writers, athletes, actors, and musicians:
Edgar Allan PoeDouglas Southall FreemanPatricia CornwellTom WolfeDavid BaldacciArthur AsheLanny WadkinsRalph SampsonShawn BarberJames FarriorWillie LanierDenny HamlinJustin VerlanderTim HightowerChris CopelandJimmy DeanBill "Bojangles" RobinsonShirley MacLaineAimee MannPat Benatar
June 21, 2014
What I've Been Reading...
I just finished Claire Cook's Must Love Dogs: New Leash on Life. This is the sequel to her fun book about dating, life, and dog ownership.
The crazy Hurlihy family is back for more adventures. This time, the narrator and preschool teacher, Sarah is in a new relationship with a dream guy who has just one problem. His dog doesn't like her. If that wasn't enough, her home has been invaded her brother Michael who is recently separated. He moves in with Sarah and moons over his loss as he tends to stalk his wife in her new husbandless life.
The adventures begin when the ex-wife takes the kids to her parents in Savannah and cuts off all contact. The Hurhihy kids jump in with a spontaneous trip to help Michael woo back his ex-wife. Chaos ensues. But there is a second (or third chance) for everyone.
Claire Cook's books are great summer reads. Add this one to the beach or pool bag.
June 20, 2014
Welcome!
I migrated my blog, Crazy for Words, to my website. I'm a mystery writer who loves to read. You'll find information about writing, reading, Jack Russells, kayaking, photography, and anything that catches my interest.
I'm a member of Guppies, Sisters in Crime International, and Sisters in Crime - Central Virginia. My story, "Washed up" is in Virginia is for Mysteries. We're working on a second mystery anthology.
Welcome!
