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
Category: New Orleans film
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
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’
‘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
‘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
‘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
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