New Orleans is a city unlike any other. It’s a city which many words are insufficient to describe, but for now I’ll stick with vibrant. It starts with the people, and then there’s the music, the food, and so much more. During our stint here this week, I’ve been inspired to look into some of the most notable New Orleans films. There are many titles of note related to the Big Easy, including (not surprisingly) The Big Easy, King Creole, Princess and the Frog, and Interview with a Vampire.
So with no shortage of options for this Movie of the Week, I’ve decided to go with a film that is widely considered to be one of the best of all time: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). Adapted from the Tennessee WIlliams play of the same name, the film tells the story of Blanche DuBois (Vivian Leigh) after moving in with her sister (Kim Hunter) and brother-in-law (Marlon Brando) in New Orleans. The film received numerous accolades including four Academy Awards and is listed on the American Film Institute’s Top 100 movies at number 47.
I’ll be back to kickoff a discussion with my thoughts on the film on the next #MovieMonday. In the meantime, you can find A Streetcar Named Desire streaming online or in your grandparents’ old movie collection.