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Movie Set Travel: Factory Girl

January 2, 2007 at 12:15 PM | 0 Comments

Sienna Miller hit screens on Friday in the much-awaited Edie Sedgwick biopic Factory Girl, with Guy Pearce as Andy Warhol. Already the reviewers have been panning it, but hey, use your time off this week wisely and go enjoy the rest of the cast in this one--everyone and their sister--including MK Olsen, Mena Suvari, Jimmy Fallon, and Hayden Christensen.

The plot's pretty easy: It's the '60s, Edie drops out of Radcliffe and runs away to NYC where she meets Andy, who decides he'll make her a star. She takes off, and her career and personal life explode, so she loses a grip on reality.

As much of the film was shot in Louisiana, specifically Shreveport, we offer you some cool things to do in LA-land. We will not insult Pittsburghers by further associating their city with the film, since Sienna didn't show it enough respect.

Where to Gamble Your Life Away:
Harrah's Lousiana Downs
Roll the dice a la Edie and take a chance. Sneak off a few miles to Bossier City, LA, and take on a Vegas behemoth southern-style. This one's got all the standard casino perks, and also a full racetrack for travelers who like the ponies. Keep in mind that you can't book rooms here though: you must travel 10 minutes to the nearby Horseshoe Casino to spend the night.

Where to Eat:
Strawn's Eat Shop & Eat Shop Too
Opened in 1944, this family-run local diner-like spot has some of the best chicken fried steak, black eyed peas, and cornbread you've ever eaten. It's so popular it was featured in Southern Living and the owners were forced to open other locations. Don't expect four-star service, but know you'll leave full.

Where to See the Art:
R.W. Norton Art Gallery
Head to the Norton and view works of some of the classic American masters (Remington, Audubon, Thomas Cole), and afterwards take a stroll through the 40 acres of amazing azalea gardens out back. The best part? It's all free. But if you go on a weekend, it's only open from 1-5 p.m.

[Photo: Rotten Tomatoes]