LOUISIANA
- A vial of John Paul II’s blood draws thousands of Catholics across south Louisiana
A relic containing of Pope St. John Paul II’s blood, drawn before his 2005 death, arrived in Louisiana this month for a tour of churches and […]
- A Louisiana chain just opened its first Baton Rouge location. See where, what’s on the menu.
A fried fish chain called Chick O’ Fish just opened its first Baton Rouge location, according to the business’s social media.
- Geese singer Cameron Winter performs surprise solo set at New Orleans Bywater bar
Cameron Winter, lead singer of the popular alternative rock band Geese, performed a surprise solo piano set at BJ's Lounge in Bywater on Sept. 22.
- A vial of John Paul II’s blood draws thousands of Catholics across south Louisiana
A relic containing of Pope St. John Paul II’s blood, drawn before his 2005 death, arrived in Louisiana this month for a tour of churches and […]
- Acadiana Symphony Women’s League kicks off new season for ASO and the league
There is music in the air and a new sense of excitement surrounding the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. The Acadiana Symphony Women’s League […]
- Design competition returns to New Orleans Fashion Week as 2026 event kicks off
September has always meant fashion, from Vogue’s thick fall issue to previews of next season’s looks at shows in New York, Milan, Paris and […]
- Bam! Emeril Lagasse second lined to his restaurant ribbon cutting with this iconic Baton Rouge band
The wait is over for Emeril’s Chop House in Baton Rouge.
- At Patacon Latin Cuisine, Venezuelan food finds a home in Acadiana
Patacon Latin Cuisine transports Venezuelan flavors to Louisiana, serving up fried plantain sandwiches called patacones with a Cajun twist like […]
- Every Friday is a barbecue fest at Gonzo’s in Luling, with brisket boudin and a brewery next door
As road trips go, this was a short one, just 30 minutes upriver from my New Orleans home to Gonzo’s Smokehouse (13899 River Road, Luling) in St. […]
- Why people drive miles for Best Stop boudin — and how it all started 40 years ago
Before Best Stop came on the scene in 1986, boudin wasn’t necessarily the kind of thing you’d go on a road trip for.
- The legendary Hi-Ho Lounge will return to St. Claude Avenue following closure of No Dice
Nearly two years after Hi-Ho Lounge closed its doors on Halloween 2024, the legendary New Orleans corner bar and music venue will return to its […]
- Yes, CDC study finds, Americans are drinking more water. Here’s the data.
Lates CDC research shows an increase in adults and kids who reported drinking more water as a beverage choice.
- A Lafayette native oversees high-tech concerts for Ye, aka Kanye West. Here's how he got there.
This summer, a Lafayette native’s entertainment work was seen by 65,000 people in the Caesars Superdome, 118,000 at Turkey’s Olympic Stadium and […]
PODCASTS
INDIE FILM
- Intersecting Tragedy, Memory, and the Gridiron in '14 Days in Gainesville'
by Jason Hellerman on September 25, 2026 at 9:42 PMIn August 1990, the city of Gainesville, Florida, was gripped by unimaginable terror as a violent crime spree claimed the lives of five college students: Sonja Larson, Christina Powell, Christa Hoyt, Tracy Paules, and Manuel Taboada.It was a tragic […]
- ‘The Scout’ Review: A Meditative Look at Life as an Oft-Ignored Movie Location Scoutby Christian Zilko on September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Paula González-Nasser's quiet directorial debut follows a location scout in New York City who becomes a quasi-therapist for every resident she visits.
- A Look at the Stock Lens Option for the New Nikon Z5 IIC and Its Versatile Range
by Jourdan Aldredge on September 25, 2026 at 9:03 PMThe new Nikon Z5 IIC was unveiled yesterday, and while it might not be a top option for those looking for top-end recording specs and features, it could be a popular pick for hybrid shooters and budget-conscious content creators looking to upgrade […]
- Three Decades Ago, He Made a Documentary About Then-Boyfriend Isaac Mizrahi — Now, Douglas Keeve Is Looking Back at ‘Unzipped’by Ryan Lattanzio on September 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As Keeve tells IndieWire, his relationship with then-rising fashion mogul Mizrahi fell apart after he made the 1995 fashion-world doc. But the film isn't what split them in two.
- 4 Movies That Were Inspired By Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho'
by Chris Sasaguay on September 25, 2026 at 8:30 PMPsycho (1960) was the dawn of a new breed of horror movies, and there was no turning back for the genre.The iconic shower kill, the performances by Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh, and the suspenseful film style would make it one of director Alfred […]
- Stanley Kubrick’s Five Best Films, Ranked with TCM Host Ben Mankiewiczby Ryan Lattanzio on September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
With his "The Plot Thickens" podcast focused on Kubrick this season, Mankiewicz joins IndieWire's own podcast "Screen Talk" to rank his favorites alongside co-hosts Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio.
- 2011 Martin Scorsese Classic Lost $100 Million, Then Went on to Sweep the Oscars
by Brennan Klein on September 25, 2026 at 8:00 PMMartin Scorsese is one of the most widely beloved film directors of all time. The 16-time Oscar nominee (and one-time winner: Best Director for The Departed) has five movies in the National Film Registry, three movies on the most recent Sight & […]
- A24’s ‘Primetime’ Earns $2.7 Million in Previews as Robert Pattinson’s Creepy Chris Hansen Scores at the Box Officeby Brent Lang on September 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM
"Avengers: Endgame Encore" earns a mighty $3.8 million as it returns to theaters.
- 5 Movies That Survived Production Nightmares
by Eric Hardman on September 25, 2026 at 7:30 PMEveryone knows that making a movie is hard. But sometimes, a movie slips through the cracks, that, even by those standards, went through hell and back to get off the ground, made, and released. Let’s talk about a few of those, and how they […]
- Brad Pitt and David Ayer Had None of Your Typical Film Set Comforts on the Survival Thriller ‘Heart of the Beast’by Jim Hemphill on September 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Ayer tells IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit podcast about the challenges of telling an adventure story about a man and his dog, where the project's stripped-down nature makes every decision exponentially more important.