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dewsgirl

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53. You're welcome, there's a movie that features Savannah GA,

Wed Jan 29, 2020, 05:03 PM

Jan 2020

if you can get past the fact that Kevin Spacey is one of the lead actors. I have had to learn to separate the actor, from the body of work. He is the lead in some of my favorite movies.
It's based on a true story, there's also a book.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a 1997 American crime drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood and starring Kevin Spacey and John Cusack. The screenplay by John Lee Hancock was based on John Berendt's 1994 book of the same name and follows the story of an antiques dealer on trial for the murder of a male prostitute.

They are both pretty good. I've also visited several times. If you are looking for a unique yet, historical trip Savannah is the place.

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Has anyone ever been to Savannah, GA? [View all] smirkymonkey Jan 2020 OP

went a few years ago and loved it... dhill926 Jan 2020 #1

I love the architecture and just the overall general charm! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #5

Georgia. Turbineguy Jan 2020 #2

I don't know why, but I would think Savannah would be a little more liberal. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #7

Maybe cuz they seem to value history and saving architecture. LakeArenal Jan 2020 #30

it is blue and votes accordingly. my niece and her family live there. we go visit every couple Kurt V. Jan 2020 #32

I was hoping so! Thanks for confirming! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #35

last time we were there my nephew in law ( retired miltary) was complaing that Hillary took Kurt V. Jan 2020 #78

There's an art college there, which probably helps. LisaM Jan 2020 #43

That's how I feel Corgigal Jan 2020 #8

It's an urban vs rural thing in Georgia greymattermom Jan 2020 #105

I went to a scientific conference in Atlanta back in the 80's.... Rollo Jan 2020 #3

Thanks! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #14

It's a great town. It went decidedly for Clinton in 2016, if that tells you anything. Hoyt Jan 2020 #4

That's good to hear! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #13

Did you ever watch the movie Corgigal Jan 2020 #6

I did a long time ago. Maybe I will watch it again. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #10

A read about some great restaurants Corgigal Jan 2020 #16

Thank you Corgigal! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #21

Check out Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room - REAL old school Southern victuals jpak Jan 2020 #79

Thanks jpak! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #86

Don't go on St. Patrick's Day weekend. They have a huge 3-4 hour parade and it's a bit japple Jan 2020 #38

This Iowegian interested in food, history, and music had a great time. IADEMO2004 Jan 2020 #9

Great recommendation! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #11

Yes, its beautiful! KatyaR Jan 2020 #12

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #15

Went with my daughter a few years ago, we had a wonderful time. katmondoo Jan 2020 #17

It just look like such a beautiful place! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #22

We took a tour of Savannah with a tour guide. We went by an old cemetery that had multiple Cousin Dupree Jan 2020 #18

Thanks Cousin Dupree! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #23

Absolutely love Savannah OriginalGeek Jan 2020 #19

Thank you so much OriginalGeek! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #24

We did a ghost tour. LisaM Jan 2020 #45

My personal favorite OriginalGeek Jan 2020 #108

Some years ago I went on a business trip to Columbus, GA. It was summer and hotter than abqtommy Jan 2020 #20

Thanks abqtommy! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #26

They have cruises around the SC outlying islands Recursion Jan 2020 #25

I was thinking it would be nice to go out to one of the islands as well. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #27

Don't miss Charleston SC voteearlyvoteoften Jan 2020 #28

I was thinking of that as well, if it's not too far. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #36

It's beautiful there radical noodle Jan 2020 #29

Thank you radical! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #37

It's hauntingly beautiful. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #31

It looks it. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #41

You're welcome, there's a movie that features Savannah GA, dewsgirl Jan 2020 #53

I just rented it! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #56

You're welcome. Enjoy your trip. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #58

It's lovely old city with parks and fountains. Great walking around. YOHABLO Jan 2020 #33

Thank you! It sounds so beautiful! The parks and the flowers and the old homes just smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #42

I don't know from where you are coming but Amtrak does stop there. YOHABLO Jan 2020 #49

From Boston. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #51

it's been twenty years lillypaddle Jan 2020 #34

Thank you lillypaddle! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #44

I just looked it up lillypaddle Jan 2020 #106

smirkymonkey, I am so glad you asked about Savannah - I too have been thinking of visiting there.... FM123 Jan 2020 #39

If you go before I do, please report back! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #46

will do FM123 Jan 2020 #64

I went last spring and loved it, and it didn't seem conservative. LisaM Jan 2020 #40

Thanks Lisa M! I am now very excited about going! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #50

Well, the Savannah airport is quite charming. LisaM Jan 2020 #59

Great city! PJMcK Jan 2020 #47

It sounds lovely! I can't wait to go! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #52

Where would you be travelling from? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #48

Boston. I love the train as well, but I will have to decide if I want to take extra vacation days smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #55

I love Savannah, it's not very far from here. lark Jan 2020 #54

Oh, that is good to know! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #57

Wow, guess there is a reason I don't go visit my relatives in TX more. lark Jan 2020 #60

With no restrictions, I'd pick the Bahamas... rwsanders Jan 2020 #61

If you're going on to Charleston, AND you like history, consider this ... eppur_se_muova Jan 2020 #62

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #69

About 108 mi., 2 hr drive. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2020 #87

That's not too bad. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #99

Yes. gibraltar72 Jan 2020 #63

Beautiful city. klook Jan 2020 #65

Thanks for the great review! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #70

Cumberland Island klook Jan 2020 #74

It sounds beautiful! I would love to see it! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #75

Wife and I loved it in 2014. n/t rzemanfl Jan 2020 #66

Went when I was a kid and it made quite an impression happybird Jan 2020 #67

Thanks for your input! Although I am not to thrilled about alligators! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #71

It was very exciting for us mid-Atlantic kids happybird Jan 2020 #73

Lots of guns jberryhill Jan 2020 #68

Really? Other people have said that they have not seen many people open carry there. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #72

I lived in Savannah for 5 years, babylonsister Jan 2020 #77

Thanks babylonsister! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #90

There are bad areas, but babylonsister Jan 2020 #100

The ones doing most of the violence arent open carry. oldsoftie Jan 2020 #103

I have never been to Savannah, mnhtnbb Jan 2020 #76

Thank you mnhtnbb! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #91

Go! Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2020 #80

Sounds beautiful! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #92

I looooove Savannah! nolabear Jan 2020 #81

I was just watching "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #93

I was in Savannah once, many years ago soldierant Jan 2020 #82

I might have to make it a two-for and do both cities at the same time. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #94

timing important Dawgman49 Jan 2020 #83

Thanks Dawgman! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #95

Savannah is a very beautiful city. And very secondwind Jan 2020 #84

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #96

My wife and I stayed in a B&&B there many years ago. Lovely city. CanonRay Jan 2020 #85

Thanks for the rec CanonRay! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #97

I love Savannah, SM. Go there! KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2020 #88

Thanks KY_EnviroGuy! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #98

One time MrScorpio Jan 2020 #89

i have heard its beautiful..is that where the muley sweet grass baskets are made? samnsara Jan 2020 #101

Its like any other large city; learn where NOT to go. I've been there MANY times. oldsoftie Jan 2020 #102

Wonderful greymattermom Jan 2020 #104

Never been to Savannah but I wouldn't give up on Texas. skypilot Jan 2020 #107

Found some pics I took at Fort Pulaski OriginalGeek Jan 2020 #109

Cool! Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #110

Go. You will love it! In_The_Wind Jan 2020 #111