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When Charlton Heston suited up for the New Orleans Saints

A look back at the 1969 gridiron drama “Number One.”… Read More When Charlton Heston suited up for the New Orleans Saints

October 30, 2019January 7, 2020 Mike ScottLeave a comment

Makers of Disney’s ‘Princess and the Frog’ create ‘a love letter’ to New Orleans

For them, nailing the city’s details was paramount.… Read More Makers of Disney’s ‘Princess and the Frog’ create ‘a love letter’ to New Orleans

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

Ernie’s navy: Actor Ernest Borgnine’s first and finest role was as a Navy man

Oscar-winning actor reflects on his career in movies — and in the armed forces — during a visit to The National World War II Museum in New Orleans.… Read More Ernie’s navy: Actor Ernest Borgnine’s first and finest role was as a Navy man

June 14, 2019June 20, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

‘Fury’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s WWII tank drama is intense, brutal — and riveting

David Ayer directs a film that plays like “Das Boot” with treads.… Read More ‘Fury’ movie review: Brad Pitt’s WWII tank drama is intense, brutal — and riveting

June 12, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

For ‘Jungle Book’ purists, you just can’t spell primate without ‘Prima’

New Orleans musician and personality Louis Prima was the original king of the swingers in the Disney classic.… Read More For ‘Jungle Book’ purists, you just can’t spell primate without ‘Prima’

June 10, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

‘Chef’ director Jon Favreau embraces sights, sounds of New Orleans

In his film, his main character undergoes a spiritual rebirth. So, naturally, he chose the Crescent City as its backdrop.… Read More ‘Chef’ director Jon Favreau embraces sights, sounds of New Orleans

June 8, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

‘Chef’ movie review: Jon Favreau cooks up a foodie’s delight

Geographically, Jon Favreau’s “Chef” spends only about 20 minutes of screen time in New Orleans. Maybe less. But spiritually, it feels as if it plays out entirely between the levees.… Read More ‘Chef’ movie review: Jon Favreau cooks up a foodie’s delight

June 8, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

‘Deepwater Horizon’ director Peter Berg aims for authenticity in what he describes as a tale of heroism

“If we cannot provide a human experience for an audience, there’s no reason to make this film.”… Read More ‘Deepwater Horizon’ director Peter Berg aims for authenticity in what he describes as a tale of heroism

June 7, 2019June 14, 2019 Mike ScottLeave a comment

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Mike Scott is a communicator, a film critic, an essay writer, a broadcaster, a history buff and a New Orleanian to the core. But most of all he is a writer through and through, one who treasures — indeed, revels in — the persuasive power of a perfectly chosen word.

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