World Film Locations: New Orleans
ISBN 10: 1841505870 ISBN 13: 9781841505879
Published by Intellect (UK), 2012
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With more and more filmmakers taking advantage of its rich and varied settings, New Orleans has earned star-studded status as the “Hollywood of the South.” From the big-screen adaptation of the stage classic A Streetcar Named Desire to the Elvis Presley musical King Creole, many well-known films have a special connection with the Big Easy, and this user-friendly guide explores the integral role of New Orleans in American film history.
World Film Locations: New Orleans features essays that reflect on the city’s long-standing relationship with the film industry. Among the topics discussed are popular depictions of Hurricane Katrina on film, the prevalence of the supernatural in New Orleans cinema, and recent changes to city ordinances that have made New Orleans even more popular as a film destination. As the most frequently filmed area of New Orleans, the French Quarter is given particular attention in this volume with synopses of scenes shot or set there, including The Big Easy, Interview with the Vampire, and the much-loved Bond film Live and Let Die. Additional synopses highlight numerous other film scenes spanning the city, and all are accompanied by evocative full-color stills.
The historic neighborhoods and landmarks of New Orleans have provided the backdrop for some of the most memorable moments in film history, and World Film Locations: New Orleans offers fans a guided tour of the many films that made the city their home.
About the Author: Scott Jordan Harris is a culture critic for the Daily Telegraph, a contributor to the BBC’s The Film Programme, and Roger Ebert’s UK correspondent.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: World Film Locations: New Orleans
Publisher: Intellect (UK)
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket