LOUISIANA
- This 'Lethally Blonde' series focuses on a Louisiana murder case. Here are the details.
A new episode of the ID series "Lethally Blonde" on Monday night will examine a Louisiana murder case from 2012.
- This popular Youngsville restaurant is expanding. Here's where it's opening next.
Dining at KK's Cafe feels like eating at someone's kitchen table, with all of the professionalism and quality you'd expect of chefs who have spent […]
- Markers throughout the Baton Rouge area commemorate his visit, but who was William Bartram?
Ask Louisianans to name a famous naturalist, and John J. Audubon's name will top the list.
- 100 Black Men of Metro BR members earn recognition at national conference
Members of the 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge chapter received major accolades at the national conference in New York City, highlighting their […]
- Acadiana's Pat Mire continues Cajun mission with 'Pointe Noire'
Bobby Boucher still gets a laugh. The awkward dimwit with the exaggerated Cajun accent remains an icon from the 1998 movie, “The Waterboy.”
- Hogging the spotlight: This Louisiana duo returns to TV food competition scene on 'Pitmasters'
When this Marigny mother and son “go the whole hog,” they mean it literally.
- This 'Lethally Blonde' series focuses on a Louisiana murder case. Here are the details.
A new episode of the ID series "Lethally Blonde" on Monday night will examine a Louisiana murder case from 2012.
- Late-night eating: Is it really that bad?
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- Photographer Andy Crawford's new book makes the case for Louisiana's swamps
Andy Crawford, born and raised in south Louisiana, spent more than 20 years in the outdoor industry as a writer. After that, he turned to photography […]
- Underground Film Festival gearing up for August event. Here's how to get tickets and donate.
The Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival will present nine feature-length films, two extended short films and 56 short film projects for its […]
- This Lafayette brunch restaurant is opening in Baton Rouge. Here's what we recommend.
Since opening in the Oil Center three years ago, this brunch restaurant has woven itself into the fabric of Lafayette's community.
- My wife's first-class ticket vanished, then Hawaiian Airlines charged me an extra $575
I booked two first-class, round-trip tickets through the Hawaiian Airlines app for my wife, Linda, and me to travel from Honolulu to Haneda. I […]
PODCASTS
- 743 - Thinking on Your Feet with Ryan Condalby John August and Craig Mazin on July 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
John and Craig sit down with Ryan Condal, showrunner of House of the Dragon, just as its third season airs. They dive into Ryan's late start in Hollywood, spec scripts, the anatomy of a writers room, and thinking as a product of movement. They also […]
- IFH 862: The Filmmaker Who Turned Failure Into a Feature Film with Mark Phillips
by Indie Film Hustle on July 7, 2026 at 11:30 AMWhat starts as a spontaneous idea during a cold morning outside a locked office eventually becomes a life-changing adventure stretching across an entire continent.In this episode, filmmaker Mark Phillips shares the incredible story behind The […]
- The Get Out Q&A - Derrick Borteby [email protected] (Jeff Goldsmith) on June 26, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to writer-director Derrick Borte about his new film - The Get Out. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great content check out Backstory Magazine @ Backstory.net
- How Microbudget ‘Sour Party’ Became a Steven Soderbergh Presentsby No Film School on July 11, 2026 at 11:24 PM
After an earlier feature project collapsed, filmmakers Amanda Drexton, Michael A. Drexton, and Samantha Westervelt decided to stop waiting for permission and make Sour Party with the people, locations, equipment, and lived experiences already […]
- Ken Marinoby Peter Rinaldi on June 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Ken Marino is very funny. All the time. Maybe even "too funny." Starting with the legendary comedy group "The State," more than three decades ago, Marino has been the go-to comedy gold in countless television shows, stealing so many scenes in […]
- 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 479: How to Make an Indie Film When You Have NO Money with Bob Woolsey and Darren Borrowmanby Bulletproof Screenwriting on July 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
What does it really take to make an independent film with almost no money, no studio backing, and no guarantees?In this episode, filmmakers Bob Woolsey and Darren Borrowman break down the entire chaotic journey of making their indie feature film Do […]
- Last Looks: Vertical Limitby [email protected] (Earwolf) on July 10, 2026 at 4:05 AM
June & Paul regale us with tales of their recent Disney cruise and discuss turning their basement into a teen chill zone. But first, Paul responds to all your opinions & contexts on last week's Vertical Limit episode, including how to remove […]
INDIE FILM
- What Would Han Solo Pick in the Criterion Closet?
by Brennan Klein on July 14, 2026 at 5:31 AMAt this point, it feels like pretty much every living filmmaker and actor has visited the Criterion Closet to pick out some of their favorite classic movies released by the label. We’re talking everyone from Ayo Edebiri to Zoë Kravitz, Willem […]
- Have Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Run Their Course?by Brian Welk on July 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The $43 million domestic opening for the live-action "Moana" is just a notch above last year's "Snow White," well below industry expectations.
- How Editors Lam T. Nguyen and Austin Keeling Shaped the Hybrid World of 'Mercy'
by Sponsored Content on July 13, 2026 at 10:45 PMDirected by Timur Bekmambetov and starring Chris Pratt, Mercy pushes the boundaries of both traditional filmmaking and the screenlife genre. The sci-fi crime thriller follows a detective racing to prove his innocence before an advanced AI judge, […]
- Don’t Let the Silly Skits Fool You, ‘Gail Daughtry’ Is a Seriously Well-Written Screenplayby Chris O'Falt on July 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
David Wain and Ken Marino tell IndieWire about their latest film's connection to "Mad Men" and "The Wizard of Oz," and how their "Wet Hot American Summer" absurdity takes careful planning.
- How Microbudget ‘Sour Party’ Became a Steven Soderbergh Presents
by NFS Staff on July 13, 2026 at 10:07 PMIn this episode of the No Film School Podcast, host GG Hawkins chats with filmmakers Amanda Drexton, Michael A. Drexton, and Samantha Westervelt, who, after an earlier feature project collapsed, decided to stop waiting for permission and make Sour […]
- The American Film Institute’s Celebrated AFI DWW+ Directing Workshop Opens Call for Applicantsby Ryan Lattanzio on July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Exclusive: Applications for the immersive training program, which culminates in a completed thesis film to be screened for the industry, are now open through September 9.
- The Secret Power of Close-Ups (and the 5 Types You Should Master)
by Jo Light on July 13, 2026 at 9:03 PMThe everyday viewer probably only notices cinematography when it's flashy, but the fundamentals carry the story.A recent video from StudioBinder Academy is built on Joseph V. Mascelli's The Five C's of Cinematography, a 1965 handbook that's still […]
- Every Charming Piece of the Next ‘Shaun the Sheep’ Adventure Has Been Meticulously Crafted — Even Its Posterby Wilson Chapman on July 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Exclusive: The stop-motion animation house shares both the newest poster for "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom" and a nifty behind-the-scenes featurette about its creation.
- No Built-In ND? These Quick-Swap Lens Mount Adapters Have You Covered
by Jourdan Aldredge on July 13, 2026 at 8:55 PMIf you’re a filmmaker, videographer, or hybrid content creator who cares about working quickly and efficiently, then you’re likely someone who knows the value of a versatile lens mount adapter system. If you are familiar with the POCO line of […]
- 12 States File Antitrust Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Mergerby Brian Welk on July 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Despite the go-ahead from the Department of Justice, a coalition led by California AG Rob Bonta said the merger would "extinguish competition" and "inflict substantial harm on movie theatres, basic cable distributors, and, ultimately, audiences […]