LOUISIANA
- A piece of bygone history from the once longest-running Bourbon Street strip club is for sale
It was in 2008 that Big Daddy’s closed its doors for good and Bourbon Street lost what was once one of its most storied and longest running strip […]
- Now that Tsunami Highland is closed, a local sushi spot is moving into the vacant space. See who.
Tsunami Sushi on Highland quietly closed doors in August following a company bankruptcy and the closure of its New Orleans location. The closure left […]
- When is trick-or-treating in Lafayette? Here’s what you need to know ahead of the haunted holiday.
Lafayette’s official trick-or-treat hours will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Lafayette Consolidated Government announced.
- The legend of mad scientist Morgus the Magnificent returns to New Orleans each Halloween
By 1962, inventions were developing rapidly in America. Passenger jets existed; televisions displayed images across the country; hula hoops had baby […]
- Here are 10 Baton Rouge restaurants that offer Thanksgiving catering: fried turkeys, pies, more
Imagine the Thanksgiving table with a spread of deep-fried turkeys, gouda macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, freshly baked rolls and maybe […]
- Meet the family behind Masala, a Lafayette institution for 20 years: ‘Love in every bite’
Masala Indian Kitchen has been serving Lafayette for 20 years, sharing the warmth and home-cooked flavors of North Indian cuisine, thanks to Shashi […]
- Brie flambée, breakfast plate and more of the best things we ate in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
Brie flambée from Pizza Byronz
- Gift-giving season is approaching. Here are 3 books for the music lover and Louisiana history fan.
Jim Soileau. Pete Bergeron. Jerry Dugas. Luke Collins.
- Louisiana rock farm offers one last glowing nighttime hunt in 2026
In daylight, most of the rocks on Roseberry Farm look like nothing much. Gray. Brown. Beige. Chalky white. They sit in crates lined up in long rows […]
- This pumpkin fondue dish is worthy of being in the center of a fall table. Plus, tips for carving.
Pumpkins are everywhere this time of year, spilling out of grocery store bins and perched on porches with their best friends, the potted mums. They […]
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- Want a bountiful fall vegetable garden? Choose strong transplants and space them properly
October days in Louisiana don’t always feel like fall. While it will still be a while before true “sweater weather” arrives in the Bayou State, […]
- A dietitian’s (and mom’s) approach to Halloween
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PODCASTS
- 758 - Revisiting The Dropoutby John August and Craig Mazin on October 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What are storytellers' responsibilities when it comes to real-life figures? How much fiction can you blend with fact? You Can See Everything is the latest film exploring Elizabeth Holmes, the fascinating and singular Theranos founder. In light of […]
- IFH 878: Why Most Screenwriters NEVER Finish Their Scripts with John Paxton Jr.
by Indie Film Hustle on October 27, 2026 at 11:30 AMAre you spending more time talking about your screenplay than actually writing it? In this episode of Indie Film Hustle, writer-director John Paxton Jr. shares why creative focus, character development, and the discipline to finish your work are […]
- 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!
- He Listened to the Podcast. Then He Made a Feature Film.by No Film School on October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What happens when a longtime podcast listener takes the leap into feature filmmaking? No Film School listener turned filmmaker Douglas A. Plomitallo joins GG Hawkins to share how he went from making 86 horror shorts to directing, self-financing, and […]
- 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 494: Do You Really Need Film School to Become a Filmmaker with Miranda Sajdakby Bulletproof Screenwriting on October 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Writer, producer, and director Miranda Sajdak takes us inside the realities of building a filmmaking career from the ground up. After studying film at Columbia, Miranda worked on graduate student productions before landing PA opportunities on major […]
- Wish Upon LIVE! (Classic)by [email protected] (Earwolf) on October 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Joey King & Ryan Phillippe star in the 2017 horror/thriller Wish Upon—a movie where the villain is a magic music box with confusing powers. LIVE from Largo in LA, Paul, June, and Jason discuss dump-jumping saxy dads, flesh-eating skin […]
INDIE FILM
- Rian Johnson and Steve Yedlin Just Dropped an iPhone Camera App—Here’s Why Filmmakers Should Care
by Jason Hellerman on October 28, 2026 at 10:00 PMIf you’ve followed Rian Johnson and his longtime cinematographer Steve Yedlin (Knives Out, Glass Onion, The Last Jedi) over the years, you know they care a lot about the moving image. Their movies have fantastic visuals that stick to your […]
- Barbara Barrie, Oscar-Nominated ‘Breaking Away’ and ‘Private Benjamin’ Star, Dies at 95by Brent Lang on October 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The character actress death was "medically assisted" following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
- Film Quote of the Day: The 1992 ‘A Few Good Men’ Line About the True Meaning of Honor
by Jason Hellerman on October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PMI want you to harken back to when Aaron Sorkin's name was new to Hollywood. He was a successful playwright, bringing his voice to the silver screen with a director on one of his most incredible runs: Rob Reiner.Together, they made a courtroom drama […]
- A Flop at the Chinese Box Office Shows AI Still Has a Tough Road Ahead in Theatersby Brian Welk on October 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Sanxingdui: Future Past," a fully AI-generated feature, made just $181K in its opening weekend in Chinese theaters against a budget of $1.5 million.
- He Listened to the Podcast. Then He Made a Feature Film
by GG Hawkins on October 28, 2026 at 6:30 PMWhat happens when a longtime podcast listener takes the leap into feature filmmaking? In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, No Film School listener-turned-filmmaker Douglas A. Plomitallo joins GG Hawkins to share how he went from making 86 […]
- Hoorae’s Microdramas Found 580 Million Views. Can TikTok Get Hollywood Working Again? — Watchby Christian Zilko on October 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
At IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit, Issa Rae’s team made a practical case for vertical storytelling — and getting filmmakers back on set, even as the economics come into focus.
- Tiny and Versatile is the Name of the Game for This New On-Camera Monitor From SmallHD
by Jourdan Aldredge on October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PMAnother new on-camera monitor solution is here for filmmakers who want to take their cameras on the run, into tight situations, and find new angles to help their films and video content stand out. That new on-camera monitor is the Focus 504 from […]
- What Do You Get When the ‘Texas Chainsaw’ Director Takes on the Marquis de Sade? The Kinky Pleasures of ‘Night Terrors’by Jim Hemphill on October 28, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Tobe Hooper's forgotten, maligned blend of horror and soft-core erotica arrives on Blu-ray in all its nude horseback riding, snake charming, eyeball-gouging glory, just in time for Halloween.
- Accsoon’s Next-Gen CineView Master 4K II Wireless Video System Adds USB-C Video Output
by Jourdan Aldredge on October 28, 2026 at 5:30 PMFollowing up on the popular CineView Master 4K wireless video transmission system, Accsoon is back with a new next-generation model that adds more sophisticated wireless video monitoring support and technology.The big news is that the CineView […]
- Slamdance Names Screenplay Competition Winners for 2026 — Read the Full Listby Alison Foreman on October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
James Oxyer’s thriller “Termite” won the $10,000 grand prize, while Wes Andre Goodrich’s “Citizens” took first place in the feature category.