LOUISIANA
- Here’s where, when to scout for foliage on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Anytime is the perfect time to enjoy the 444 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway that begins at its namesake in Mississippi, but it’s particularly […]
- Lafayette can vote for local restaurateur, festival leader to win Ryan Seacrest podcast contest
Lafayette chef and cultural advocate Pat Mould has a lot to share about life in southwest Louisiana, and he’s ready to make the leap into the […]
- Fitness studio Swoot with nightclub-inspired classes to open second location Uptown
The upbeat, boutique fitness studio Swoot plans to open a second location this weekend in Uptown New Orleans, near Loyola and Tulane universities.
- Hakka noodles, stuffed mushrooms and more best things we ate this week in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
Stuffed mushrooms, pasta and cheesecake from Mansurs on the Boulevard
- A Cajun dining destination: This is the story behind Rascal's Cajun Restaurant
Since opening in 2012, Rascal’s Cajun restaurant has become known for its all-day menu of traditional Cajun dishes and a rotating buffet featuring […]
- Driverless cars in New Orleans? Here’s what the robots need to know about navigating our streets.
The strangest thing about riding in a Waymo robot taxi is the steering wheel moves all by itself. I mean, why is there a steering wheel anyway, […]
- Here’s where, when to scout for foliage on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Anytime is the perfect time to enjoy the 444 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway that begins at its namesake in Mississippi, but it’s particularly […]
- Who is bartender of the month in Acadiana? Cast a nomination here.
What makes a great bartender? The Advocate wants you to nominate your favorite local bartender for November's bartender of the month.
- Don’t let an early frost catch you off guard. Prepare to protect your tender plants now.
It’s hard to believe, but it’ll soon be time to think about protecting our plants from cold weather.
- Pecos and the Rooftops headlining Federales Fest: 'We always have a good time in Baton Rouge'
Pecos and the Rooftops have performed in Baton Rouge a few times at, no surprise, The Texas Club.
- Building robots, building futures: Iberia Parish Robotics team earns world-stage win
Inside a workshop, where students are building robots while learning engineering, coding, and design through the Iberia Parish Robotics program.
- Bigfoot terrorizes a Louisiana city in this movie. Has the creature really been sighted there?
In the 1976 movie "The Creature From Black Lake," sunlight barely seeps through the cypress canopy over Black Lake as trapper Joe Canton navigates […]
PODCASTS
- 759 - What It's About? Moving Beyond Loglinesby John August and Craig Mazin on November 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
How do you answer the question, "What is your project about?" Recorded live at the Austin Film Festival, John is joined by Scriptnotes all-stars Pamela Ribon and Phil Hay to talk about loglines, framing, and communicating the deeper message behind […]
- IFH 879: The Onion Co-Founder Reveals Why Most Comedy Scripts FAIL with Scott Dikkers
by Indie Film Hustle on November 3, 2026 at 12:30 PMWhat if the biggest mistake you're making as a screenwriter happens BEFORE you write a single page? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, Scott Dikkers, co-founder and former editor-in-chief of The Onion, reveals the techniques behind successful […]
- Buddy Q&A - Casper Kellyby [email protected] (Jeff Goldsmith) on October 20, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writer and director Casper Kelly about his latest film - Buddy. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content, read Backstory Magazine!
- The Creative Friction Advantage in Editing 'Primetime'by No Film School on October 30, 2026 at 6:43 PM
How do you edit a narrative feature like a documentary while managing 14 camera formats, improvised performances, and hundreds of hours of footage? In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins talks with Independent Spirit Award-winning editor […]
- William Jackson Harperby Peter Rinaldi on September 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM
William Jackson Harper is probably best known for the work he did over four seasons on the NBC comedy "The Good Place," and the Ari Aster film "Midsommar," but his true happy place is on the stage (he's a Tony nominee for the recent production of […]
- Inde Navarrette shares 'Obsession' Oscar dreams, freaky on-set stories, and what happens to Nikki after the credits rollby Gold Derby on June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The breakout star of the horror hit knows the internet is rooting for her to win Best Actress at the 2027 Oscars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- BPS 495: The Screenwriting Advice Hollywood Writers Actually Use with Ron Petersby Bulletproof Screenwriting on October 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Screenwriter, story analyst, and editor Ron Peters takes us inside the craft of professional screenwriting through his experiences working on projects including Defiance, The Wolf of Wall Street, Fury, and Twin Peaks. Ron breaks down how he […]
- Perfect Stranger LIVE! (Classic)by [email protected] (Earwolf) on November 3, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Halle Berry & Bruce Willis star in the 2007 thriller Perfect Stranger. LIVE from Washington D.C., Paul, June, & Jason discuss the Victoria's Secret product placement, what the tile of the movie refers to, Giovanni Ribisi recapping the entire […]
INDIE FILM
- Will Ferrell’s "Anti-Pep Talk" Is the Best Advice for Creative Longevity
by Jason Hellerman on November 4, 2026 at 9:30 PMLook, if you're having a bad day in Hollywood, you probably give yourself the sem pep talk every time: Never give up, keep grinding, and bet on yourself.And yeah, sometimes you may need to hear that, but sometimes you might need a kick in the ass […]
- ‘The Ballad of Lieutenant Dan,’ Documentary About Gary Sinise’s Work with Veterans, Acquired by Freestyle Digital Mediaby Brent Lang on November 4, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Exclusive: The film follows the Oscar-nominated actor as he grapples with the death of his son.
- If This DP Started Over Today, He'd Only Buy These Four Things
by Jo Light on November 4, 2026 at 9:00 PMCinematographer Keaton Nye worked his way up the camera department, from PA to AC to camera operator and then DP. He's now a commercial DP whose clients include Visit Faroe Islands, Atlantis Bahamas, Paycom, and ESPN, and he also runs a full-service […]
- ‘Wildwood’ Director Travis Knight on How Live-Action Filmmaking Shaped His Stop-Motion Animated Adventureby Sarah Shachat on November 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Director Travis Knight tells IndieWire about bringing techniques he learned in live action to Laika's stop-motion epic adventure story.
- Harry Potter: 5 Things the HBO Series Needs to Get Right to Win Over Fans
by Jason Hellerman on November 4, 2026 at 8:30 PMThis new Harry Potter series has a lot of things going for it. The idea of a project that can capture much more than the movies is great, and using cutting-edge technology to sell the magic is also exciting.But there are also a lot of risks. The […]
- ‘Club Kid’ Review: Jordan Firstman’s Brazen, Funny, and Surprisingly Earnest Directing Debut Is a Wild Party Movie with Heartby Ryan Lattanzio on November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The controversy-courting comedian/actor reinvents himself as a filmmaker, and as the star of his own hugely crowdpleasing movie as a washed-up New York party promoter forced to mature the hard way.
- Canon to Boost Slow Motion and Add Other Improvements for These Popular Cinema EOS Cameras
by Jourdan Aldredge on November 4, 2026 at 8:00 PMAs Canon often does, the company is rolling out another batch of firmware updates not just for one camera, but for several all at once. This latest firmware rollout adds new recording specs, features, and improvements for the EOS C400, EOS C80, and […]
- ‘Being Heumann’ Review: Siân Heder’s ‘CODA’ Follow-Up Is an Essential Biopic That’s Not Afraid to Have Some Funby Kate Erbland on November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Heder's look at a remarkable period in activist Judy Heumann's work is life-affirming in myriad ways, and boasts a star turn from Ruth Madeley.
- Film Quote of the Day: The ‘Harry Potter’ Line That Captures the Heart of the Entire Franchise
by Jason Hellerman on November 4, 2026 at 7:30 PMMy childhood was shaped by the Harry Potter books and movies; they carried me through primary school and into my last semester of grad school. It feels like almost every other year of my life has brought a new Potter property, which is staggering. […]
- Will Brill Won a Tony and Got His First Leading Film Role, but That’s Not How He Measures Successby Kate Erbland on November 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A Tony winner for "Stereophonic," a leading man thanks to "The Musical," and the kind of supporting star who makes everything better (like this week's "Being Heumann"), Brill tells IndieWire what real creative joy looks like.