LOUISIANA
- Louisiana woman makes cast of ‘The Traitors.’ She wants to win for her daughter.
A Louisiana woman will be competing on the newest season of NBC’s hit reality show “The Traitors,” and she says being from the state plays a […]
- Jon Batiste, popular Youtuber recreate video game jingle with second-line flair. See video.
Can Super Mario Bros be NOLA-fied? Award-winning pianist and musician, Jon Batiste says yes.
- Founder of Caroline’s Cookies announces new Lafayette bagel concept
Caroline Merryman, founder of Caroline’s Cookies, is launching a new bagel concept in Lafayette featuring house-made dough bagel sandwiches and […]
- A Gulf Coast mom broke barriers as a Saintsation. Now she’ll compete on ‘The Traitors.’
Kriste Lewis shattered a glass ceiling when she joined the Saintsations at 40 years old, and now the Mississippi Coast native is back in the […]
- Remnants of a metal track tell a Baton Rouge story of early progress mixed with a little romance
To think, the remnants of metal tracks along East Boulevard in Baton Rouge were once a surefire way for a guy to get a date. That is, if he had two […]
- Meet the cast, both puppets and people, in Baton Rouge-shot heist film ‘The Hoodoos’
'The Hoodoos' movie premiere7:30 p.m. Friday Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. $12.50 manshiptheatre.org
- Director Pat Mire shows Cajun culture in Acadiana movie with Louisiana, Canadian stars
Stories can be found everywhere off of Acadiana's back roads.
- Author Kathryn Stockett draws 500 women to Louisiana for a night of sisterhood
Hundreds of women in bright floral and toile dresses rarely choose to stand outside in the late-afternoon heat of August in Louisiana. But that’s […]
- Lafayette nominated for USA Today’s best place to visit for Fall. See where to vote.
For the third consecutive year, Lafayette has been nominated for USA TODAY's best place to visit for Fall.
- Sooty mold isn’t a disease. It’s a sign of an insect problem. Here's how to get rid of it.
As summer wears on, it’s not uncommon to spy a crape myrtle in the Louisiana landscape whose bark — and maybe even leaves — appears to have […]
- Tsunami on Highland has been closed since Saturday — and could be closed indefinitely
Tsunami Sushi’s location on Highland Road in Baton Rouge has been closed since Saturday at least — and it could be closed indefinitely amid the […]
- Charbroiled oysters, empanada and more of the best things we ate in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
Oysters and salad from Drago’s Seafood Restaurant
PODCASTS
- 747 - Wrapping It Up with Hacksby John August and Craig Mazin on August 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
John welcomes Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs to talk about the emotional and logistical process of closing out their five-season series, Hacks. Paul and Lucia also step up as guest readers for the Three Page Challenge, a segment where we look at […]
- IFH 867: Wes Craven's Secret to Writing Great Movies with Glenn Benest
by Indie Film Hustle on August 11, 2026 at 11:30 AMWhat does it really take to become a professional screenwriter?In this fascinating conversation, Glenn Benest—screenwriter of two Wes Craven films, producer, novelist, and longtime Hollywood mentor—shares the lessons that transformed his career. […]
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day Q&A - Chris McKenna - Erik Sommersby [email protected] (Jeff Goldsmith) on August 12, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to co-writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers about their new film - Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content check out […]
- The Editing Process Behind Dialogue-Driven Drama The Revisionistby No Film School on August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Editor Jon Fine joins GG Hawkins to discuss shaping The Revisionist, a dialogue-driven drama directed by Alex Vlack and starring Alison Brie, André Holland, and Dustin Hoffman. Fine explains how the cast’s performances transformed the tone of the […]
- Oliver Cooperby Peter Rinaldi on August 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Oliver Cooper has one of the greatest stories about breaking into Hollywood, landing his first role in "Project X." I'm grateful he takes his time telling it on this episode. It's a story about hilarious naiveté, unwavering belief in himself, and […]
- 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 484: How One Tweet Can Change Your Screenwriting Career with Jeanne Veillette Bowermanby Bulletproof Screenwriting on August 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Breaking into Hollywood has never followed a single formula, and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman proves that some of the most successful careers begin far outside Los Angeles. After owning a motel and restaurant for fifteen years, Jeanne reinvented […]
- xXx LIVE! w/ Rob Huebelby [email protected] (Earwolf) on August 14, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Welcome to the Xander Zone! Vin Diesel stars in 2002's xXx—a movie that answers the question, "What if James Bond was a dickhead?" LIVE from Largo in LA, HDTGM all-star Rob Huebel joins Paul and June to discuss Samuel L. Jackson's fake diner […]
INDIE FILM
- Good Secrets on Crafting a Bold Visual Identity for HBO’s 'U.S. Against the World'
by Sponsored Content on August 13, 2026 at 10:54 PMFor animation and design studio Good Secrets, finding the visual language of a project always starts with understanding the heart of the story. On the HBO docuseries U.S. Against the World, that meant creating a bold, handcrafted visual identity […]
- HBO Had Just Aired Its True Crime Mystery ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ When DNA Finally Nailed the Killerby Anne Thompson on August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Veteran filmmaker Margaret Brown tracked four teen girl victims' families, frustrated local detectives, and four murder suspects to craft her series. Then, she tells IndieWire, everything changed.
- This New Steadicam Stabilizer Sled Brings Smarter Design and a Wider Range of Controls
by Jourdan Aldredge on August 13, 2026 at 10:50 PMSteadicam has introduced its new Elite Stabilizer Sled, designed for broadcast applications and set to feature a smarter design and a much wider range of integrated controls.A familiar name in the Steadicam business, Steadicam certainly knows its […]
- How ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Triumphantly Returned from a Strange Hiatus, Featuring a Save by Robert De Niroby Marcus Jones on August 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" writer/producers Molly McNearney, Danny Ricker, Gary Greenberg, and Josh Halloway, and director Andy Fisher discuss how they tackled the first show back from its indefinite hiatus.
- 3 Words That Should Be on the First Page of Your Script
by Jason Hellerman on August 13, 2026 at 10:18 PMI wanted to write about something ridiculous today. So I legit was like, what are three words that I think would stand out on the opening page of a script and get me to lean in? What started as a new exercise for me quickly became this post. Before […]
- How the Enduring ‘Ang Tanging Ina’ Movie Franchise Molded Filipino Comedy Beyond a Good Laughby Ryan Lattanzio on August 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Wenn V. Deramas' high-risk and hugely successful early-aughts "Ang Tanging Ina" and its sequel "Ang Tanging Ina N’yong Lahat" shirked male-centric slapstick to crystallize the political moment of their time.
- The Best Opening Scenes in War Movie History
by Jason Hellerman on August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PMWe all know that opening scenes are all about setting the tone for the movie, but if you're strapping in for a war film, how can you set the genre while also delivering something more surprising than just a battle? We already know that when we're […]
- Joe Dante’s ‘Explorers’ Got Lost in the Shadow of ‘Back to the Future,’ but Deserved Betterby Jim Hemphill on August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The director's "Gremlins" follow-up isn't as well known or regarded as that 1984 hit, but a new 4K release reveals it to possess its own considerable charms.
- Blackmagic Design Adds New Capture and Playback Support With Desktop Video 16.3 Update
by Jourdan Aldredge on August 13, 2026 at 9:01 PMAnother Blackmagic Design firmware update is out, this time with the latest Desktop Video update (version 16.3), focused on adding improvements for the DeckLink 8K Pro Mini, as well as other top models in this space.If you’re currently using […]
- John Carpenter, Colman Domingo, and Charlize Theron to Be Honored at Academy Museum Galaby Christian Zilko on August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The event, which takes place October 17, will be co-chaired by Steven Spielberg, Kate Capshaw, and Robert Rodriguez.