MTTS2014 Mini Takes the States/w The La Mod Mom in Lubbock TX at the Drive In
losing track of the days... but had to post this one ASAP. Josh from Lubbock Texas is driving with his friend Bailey in @miniman181 's mini cooper. Josh needs a record deal. Seriously , this young man has talent! He's featured here with his own audience of friends... Mykel (sp.?), Story, Brianna & of course Bailey. Thanks for entertaining me at the Stars & Stripes Drive In theatre.
Lubbock In TV & Movies
This is a educational and informative compilation of how Lubbockites and Lubbock is portrayed in the movies and on tv. There are several misconceptions. People from Lubbock are usually cast as, (a) criminals or less than desirable,(b) rodeos/cowboys,(c) usually have a thick west Texas accent, or (d) living on a farm. You can't mention Lubbock without also mentioning Buddy Holly. The city, with a population of 250,000, is set as somewhat backwoods, but in reality is a modern city. It is the largest city within a 300 mile radius , so getting there is not measured in miles or minutes, but instead of hours and hundred of miles.This may be the reason that many people do not know where Lubbock is.
This is a list of movies and shows that I've compiled that mention Lubbock and my objective to clarify any misconceptions about Lubbock or its people have by breaking down what is true and what is false.
00:00 ACE VENTURA-Truth:many people from Lubbock have been on game shows.
00:00 BEACHES-CC Bloom is portrayed as a hooker from
Lubbock. Reference to less than desirable person from Lubbock
01:19 BEER-Truth: Leaving Lubbock most people do get
homesick to return. Many a song has has been written about it.
Truth: Lubbock is in west Texas.
02:05 BETTER CALL SAUL-False: Actual City Hall is not as nice as shown in the
clip. The city leaders swindled the citizens to build a city hall in a building that
numerous corporations did not want. That is another story.
02:09 BONANZA- The worst pronunciation of Lubbock ever.
2:18 CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM- False: Spending the night in
Lubbock is not that bad.
2:25 DJANJO UNCHAINED-Truth-Lubbock has not been settled when this movie is set.
2:34 EIGHT SECONDS- Another rodeo/ cowboy reference.
2:44 ELEVEN HUNDRED TO LUBBOCK. This is a short film as
posted from the trailer. I have not seen it ,but seems very
promising. There are shots of the Buddy Holly statue with
the actors. Distance measured here is 1100 miles.
3:02 HAPPY DAYS. Reference to rodeo clown.
3:43 HELL OR HIGH WATER .One of my favorite movies depicting west Texas,
Distance is measured in 200 miles. Lots of mention of small towns in the
region.
3:50 BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN. Reference to rodeo cowboy from Lubbock.
3:53 HEROES. The funniest west Texas accent from an Asian descent from Lubbock.
4:13 HEROES. False-There is not an aquarium in Lubbock, but there was plans to build one. I think those plans have died on the vine.
4:23 HONKERS. Two rodeos cowboys from Lubbock.
4:37 HOUSE OF CARDS. Person from Lubbock without an accent. HMMMM
4:48 KING OF THE HILL. This show has had many references to Lubbock. Not sure
what the basis for them are.
5:02 LA BAMBA. Drummer shocked song was from Lubbock. Buddy Holly
mentioned
5:23 MODERN FAMILY. Man sitting down was mad when Cameron said he was
from Lubbock.
5:36 PHANTOM LIGHTS. Truth-This show was filmed at the drive in Lubbock-Stars
& Stripes with local people.
6:13 PREACHER. Reference that Lubbock is 3 hours away from any other place.
Also with a direct line to God.
6:36 QUINCY, ME. Truth-In the 60s & 70s Lubbock did have high content of flouride
in the water.False- Lubbock is not in southwestern Texas. Many references to
farms which is the main industry for the region.
8:32 REBA. In the show there are many references to Luubock since they are from
Lubbock. There are many mentions of towns in the ares also.
8:48 REVOLUTION. Truth.The land in the background is flat around Lubbock. The
women offering to feed the people is typical to the friendliness from the area
residents.
9:43 RUBY- Ruby was from Nowhere, but caught the Lubbock Bus to get away.
10:04 SCANDAL-Truth, Area police are hard on DUIs,
10:15 SIMPSONS-Stuck in Lubbock hosing off a statue in Lubbock wile you could
be seeing the world. Like KOH many unusual references to Lubbock, including
the Jewish Clown Convention.
10:32 SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE-That is not the Lubbock airport. There are no flights
to Charleston from Lubbock.
10:42 STAR TREK :TNG. Another cowboy portayal.
11:00 TAKEN- Truth, To this day the Lubbock Lights are still a mystery. More mentions of Lubbock.
13:00 WALK THE LINE-Cash seen Elvis play in Lubbock.
13:06 THE EVENT-Running a check on a person that rented a house.
13:14 THE ODD COUPLE- Another mention of a shady person from Lubbock-an
insurance salesman.
15:12 TUSKOGEE AIRMEN- Showing prejudice from a Lubbockite.
15:17 NOCTURNAL ANIMALS-another criminal from Lubbock.
15:20 WELCOME BACK KOTTER-girl from Lubbock causing trouble.
15:52 Loving Lubbock
16:06 Game shows with the answer as Lubbock.
18:42 Delta Commercial. They no longer fly to Lubbock.
29 Reasons to Run at the Drive-In
The independent feature, 29 Reasons to Run, had it's Texas Premiere at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In on August 18, 2006.
Live Love Lubbock with Paul Hunton
Paul was born in the neighboring state of New Mexico, but he got to Lubbock as fast as he could!
Nowadays, when Paul isn't creating his own magic at Lubbock's PBS station, he loves getting outdoors, taking his family to the drive-in theater, and of course, he loves his coffee!
Stay a little and Live Love Lubbock with out guest, Paul Hunton.
driving in San Marcos,TX
sorry for the bad footage
Without a zoo, Lubbock residents take advantage of CritterFest
Without a zoo, Lubbock residents take advantage of CritterFest
The 52nd Annual City of Fairfax Independence Day Parade
If you missed it, you can check it out here!
Georgia Law 2015 Commencement with Steve C. Jones
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Judge Steve C. Jones presented the keynote address at Georgia Law's graduation, which was held Saturday, May 16, 2015, on North Campus. Approximately 190 students received the Juris Doctor degree at this year’s ceremony. Additionally, approximately 15 Master of Laws candidates, who completed one year of graduate legal study, were recognized.
Read the transcript of Judge Jones keynote address: