Mike Mauls the Movies: The Moose Head Over the Mantel

September 25, 2018

Welcome to today’s first and (likely last) edition of Big Easy Magazine’s Mike Mauls the Movies, where I ask and even sometimes answer the burning questions, “When is a good time to disembowel someone on film, and when is it more of a faux pas? Is it okay to kiss your sister if it’s sci-fi? […]


It’s Time to Legalize Cannabis in Louisiana

September 18, 2018

Yesterday was a big victory for medical marijuana in Louisiana. The state Board of Medical Examiners voted 8-1 to increase statewide access to medical marijuana. One of the main ways in which they’re doing this is by eliminating the patient limit. There are only a dozen or so doctors approved to prescribe cannabis in the […]


Neaux Reel Idea: THE GOD INSIDE MY EAR Review

September 18, 2018

Few of the images in the opening montage of inner character visual turmoil play any kind of hand in the narrative of The God Inside My Ear. At one moment, there’s a boxer. At another, there’s a child in a field. Then a cloaked figure. Then some other shapes and objects. Quickly cut and intercut […]


New Orleans Saints vs. Cleveland Browns: 5 Bold Predictions

September 11, 2018

By Barry Hirstius – Contributing Writer   The New Orleans Saints will be seeking to bounce back from their 2018 NFL Regular Season Opening loss at home last week, when they host the Cleveland Browns this coming Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Kickoff is slated for 12 noon Central time, and the game will be televised regionally […]


Neaux Reel Idea: MENAGERIE (by Mighty Brother) Review

September 11, 2018

In the first few moments of the music video for Menagerie by Mighty Brother – local New Orleans indie rock band – I was severely concerned. The picture was of a pre-teen adolescent African American girl, with colorful lights flickering across her face in the dark, enclosed space. The FIRST THING that came to mind […]


How To Alienate A City: A Lesson From Kenner’s Mayor

September 11, 2018

Around 8:45 am Sunday morning, we broke the story that the mayor of Kenner had attempted to ban Nike products from all city recreational facilities. We received a copy of an internal City of Kenner memo and posted it on our Facebook page. According to the document, not only did the mayor want to ensure no […]


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