Arts & Entertainment
Texas Films Have Vied For Golden Globes
Ahead of the awards show scheduled for broadcast on Sunday, Reviews.org reminds us that 'No Country For Old Men' was filmed in Marfa.

AUSTIN, TX — As movie buffs get ready for the Golden Globes scheduled for broadcast tonight, it's worth remembering some memorable movies that were filmed in Texas.
Enter Reviews.org, reminding us that the movie "No Country for Old Men" filmed primarily in Marfa, Texas, won the Golden Globe award for best screenplay in 2008. Moreover, the mission control room in the movie "Apollo 13" was filmed at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. The movie earned a "Certified Fresh" rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, officials said.
And how can we forget "Friday Night Lights," which also was filmed in Texas.
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The Golden Globes hosted by actor Ricky Gervais is scheduled for broadcast on Sunday, Jan. 5.
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