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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 Ahead of the Super Bowl, here are the 12 most essential movies set in New Orleans, from madcap comedies like ‘Girls Trip’ to animated darlings like ‘The Princess and the Frog’. 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. Which of these select movies that use Mardi Gras as a backdrop is your favorite one? Discuss the topic here. Best New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and Fat Tuesday films: "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Girls Trip," "Easy Rider," and "The Skeleton Key." Best New Orleans Movies, Mardi Gras Films 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. The film has footage of musical events, Mardi Gras Indians, a funeral with traditional music, various second line parades, and cooking and eating red beans and rice and a crawfish boil. Events filmed include New Orleans Mardi Gras and St. Patrick's Day 1977. 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. Featuring the film debut of a pint-size Harry Shearer (This is Spinal Tap), you can watch this film on YouTube. Mardi Gras (1958) Mardi Gras [Disney] Did you ever dream of going to a military school? Maybe not. However, you probably have dreamed of schmoozing with your favorite star. 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 Animals and Pets Anime Art Cars and Motor Vehicles Crafts and DIY Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, and Literature Religion and Spirituality Science Tabletop Games Celebrate The Big Easy with some of the best movies and TV shows set in New Orleans instead. We’ve rounded up a collection of movies from a variety of different genres, each of which captures the spirit of NOLA. From hilarious comedies to vampire-filled fantasies, each of these tales is sure to get you into the Mardi Gras mindset in no time. 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) Mardi-Gras Celebration Featuring Mama Juke. Join us for the 35th Annual Mardi-Gras Celebration Featuring Mama Juke. We are bringing a small horn section and busting out everything Nola related in our repertoire. Dr. John, The Meters, traditional Second Line tunes, the Wood Brothers and originals. Mardi Gras has been used as a theme or backdrop in more than 200 movies. Hollywood’s fascination with the subject dates to 1898, when both the American Mutoscope Co. and the Thomas Edison Co Mardi Gras is a 1958 musical romance film featuring a military school cadet who falls for a visiting French actress during the festivities in New Orleans. The film combines elements of romance and music against the vibrant backdrop of Mardi Gras celebrations. There are tons of shows and movies that feature the wonderful backdrop of New Orleans and the awesome culture of Mardi Gras. Here are the top 5 Mardi Gras scenes you can watch on TV and the movies As Mardi Gras returns to the streets of New Orleans for the first time since the pandemic started, The Maroon presents a compilation of some of the best films in the “Films for when you miss Loyola and New Orleans” series. All set in the Big Easy, these eight films (and two TV shows) represent
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