MMH Celebrates Kobe Bryant Day (8/24) by looking at why, even before a tragic helicopter crash in January 2020, the Mamba Way was always going to be remembered.
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I have covered Louisiana high school and college basketball in spurts for a decade. A basketball lifer from the bayou, I’ve reached the big leagues by writing about the New Orleans Pelicans.
MMH & The Mob: The Mob Takes the Court
by Chris Dodson | Jul 20, 2022 | Hoops
New York’s “Five Families” (Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Luchese) used Music, Movies, and Hoops to extend their reach globally and ensured The Mob was part of the culture long after the most infamous were locked up or left to swim with the fishes. This MMH three-part series explores just how much influence the mob has had on our culture.
MMH & The Mob: The Mob Goes To Hollywood
by Chris Dodson | Jul 20, 2022 | Movies
New York’s “Five Families” (Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Luchese) used Music, Movies, and Hoops to extend their reach globally and ensured The Mob was part of the culture long after the most infamous were locked up or left to swim with the fishes. This MMH three-part series explores just how much influence the mob has had on our culture.
MMH & The Mob: The Mob Makes A Record
by Chris Dodson | Jul 20, 2022 | Music
New York’s “Five Families” (Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Luchese) used Music, Movies, and Hoops to extend their reach globally and ensured The Mob was part of the culture long after the most infamous were locked up or left to swim with the fishes. This MMH three-part series explores just how much influence the mob has had on our culture.
Free Agency Best Case/Worst Case
by Nate Mondschein, Cody Tannen-Barrup, Simon Pruitt, Chris Dodson | Jul 19, 2022 | Hoops
With the NBA offseason fully underway, Chris, Cody, Simon, and Nate take a look at ten of the most interesting names from the 2022 NBA free agency class to celebrate those who found their way to the perfect fit, and question those who didn’t.
Mobbin’ With MMH Part One: NBA Summer League Travel Guide
by Chris Dodson | Jul 5, 2022 | Hoops
Summer festivals in the heat are not monopolized by music. The great basketball barn dance in the desert is upon us. Dodson, MMH’s own Voodoo Cowboy with a crossover, is headed back to Las Vegas following this guide to Surviving Summer League.
Top 10 MMH Trades That Shaped Today’s Culture
by Chris Dodson | Jun 14, 2022 | Hoops, Movies, Music
Winding from Kobe Bryant to Prince and Back to the legend that is Michael J. Fox, these are the top 10 trades that shaped modern-day Music Movies & Hoops culture.
Adam Sandler Hustles In A New Standard in Sports Movies
by Chris Dodson | Jun 13, 2022 | Hoops, Movies
Adam Sandler does his best work when combining the worlds he loves. He finds a different gear when his movie is based around basketball, this time showing the power of second chances, forgiveness, and understanding. Hustle sets a new standard in the process.
A Celebration Of The Most Important Weekend In New Orleans Pelicans History
by Chris Dodson | Apr 26, 2022 | Hoops
Music Movies & Hoops was in the building, and the mosh pits, for the greatest weekend of hoops in New Orleans history.
Winning Time: The Gods For Which Ye Play
by Chris Dodson | Apr 21, 2022 | Hoops, Movies
Winning Time’s past few episodes have shown us exactly which alter and gods each character worships. Money, Power, Fame, and Hoops are just the starting ingredients for Showtime.
Lacing Up with Mamba
by Chris Dodson | Apr 11, 2022 | Hoops
After a complicated few years of negotiations, Nike and Kobe’s legacy have reunited once more.
Simon Says… Even If He Shouldn’t.
by Chris Dodson | Apr 7, 2022 | Movies
David Simon made some of the best TV of a generation. New Orleans’ own Chris Dodson looks at the voice behind the work.