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Three men, reared together in New Orleans, but whose paths have drifted apart, each face a crisis during the last weekend of Mardi Gras: Dr. Jason Kent must decide between accepting a chance to become famous as a research scientist, which will mean leaving New Orleans and giving up the girl he loves, Susan Corvier, or staying in his father's practice among the poor; Father Victor Carducci is The 12 best New Orleans movies to watch ahead of the Super Bowl. With its anthemic music, world-famous cuisine, vibrant architecture, and Mardi Gras revelry, New Orleans delivers a visual and Movies set against the backdrop of Mardi Gras – a festival that is widely celebrated around the world, especially in countries with Christian roots; have either used vibrant colors, lively music, and festive atmosphere to transport the viewer into a different vibe altogether or have been used as a coverup, an anti-agent to numb the darkness. Mardi Gras, which is French for Fat Tuesday is a celebration that culminates each year 47 days before Easter. It is a world-renowned event that has been used as the backdrop or an essential plot element in many Hollywood movies. And in 1958’s Mardi Gras, Pat Boone starred as military school cadet who wins a date with a French movie goddess who just happens to be the queen of a Mardi Gras parade. On the darker side, there was the x-rated 1978 film Mardi Gras Massacre about a serial killer who roams the streets of NOLA, sacrificing women to a Peruvian god. Amid all the booze that flows through New Orleans’ annual Mardi Gras celebration, it’s a wonder that more comedies haven’t been made about the antics that inevitably result. This hysterical movie stars Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish and Jada Pinkett Smith as four friends who head to NOLA to rekindle their long-time friendship. The definition of the road movie, the film sees the two on a journey through the American South en route to New Orleans, where they hope to celebrate the Mardi Gras festival. 3. Mardi Gras (1958) – “Mardi Gras” is a musical comedy starring Pat Boone and Christine Carère. Boone plays a military school cadet who wins a date with a French film actress and “Queen of Mardi Gras” (played by Carère). The two fall in love, but her movie studio wants to capitalize on the romance for publicity’s sake. You can officially watch this made-for-television movie on Tubi, but here's a little secret: YouTube has a much cleaner copy. Mardi Gras Massacre (1978) Mardi Gras Massacre [Severin Films] Here it is, the only movie that can take its place on a list for either Fat Tuesday or Halloween—a homegrown slasher with blood and nudity galore. A list of 52 films compiled on Letterboxd, including The Princess and the Frog (2009), Easy Rider (1969), Abbott and Costello Go to Mars (1953), Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011) and Mardi Gras Massacre (1978). About this list: Films taking place in New Orleans and surrounding areas of Louisiana. Also see:🍀St. Patricks's Day boxd.it/echbm Mardi Gras: Directed by Edmund Goulding. With Pat Boone, Christine Carère, Tommy Sands, Sheree North. Military school cadet Boone wins a date with a French movie goddess (Carère) who happens to be the queen of the Mardi Gras parade. Jerry Wald announced the film in October 1957. It was called Romantic Comedy and was based on an original story by Curtis Harrington, who worked for Wald.The film was about the adventures of four students from the Virginia Military Institute at Mardi Gras, but Wald was unable to use that title because Universal had it registered and he needed permission from the city of New Orleans. A military school cadet wins a date with a French movie goddess, who happens to be the queen of the Mardi Gras Parade. The two fall in love, but then the movie studio wants to capitalize on it for publicity. "On Hostile Ground", a movie about an underground swamp fire that threatens to swallow the city during Mardi Gras. It was a made for TV movie, total cheese, but maybe worth it. "Girls Trip" - is that about Mardi Gras specifically? I didn't see it, but I know they did a bunch of "Mardi Gras-esque" things for the production. To celebrate the city’s long and storied spirit and to keep that Mardi Gras feeling going, check out our list of great movies set in the Big Easy. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Interview With The Vampire (1994) In New Orleans Mardi Gras news, the 1950s featured royal visitors, fires, war, and the expansion of Carnival into the suburbs. Parading krewes and ball-only krewes organized during this time Mardi Gras (1958) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse A military school cadet wins a a contest for a date with a French film star, who will be the queen of the "Mardi Gras" parade in New Orleans. With Fred Clark Mardi Gras, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season and in French means Fat Tuesday, lands on Tuesday, March 4 this year. The event will be held at the Green near the movie theater. The
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