LOUISIANA
- Crescent City Stages and Irene Collective bring women-led shows to local New Orleans area theaters
A pair of unique productions with women at the forefront will be offering audiences a variety of words and styles in the coming days.
- Hurricane Katrina: 5 men's memories come into focus in new docuseries 'I Got a Story to Tell'
Twenty-one years later, survivors of the catastrophe, including Troy Pierre II, still pose a question they can't really answer: "What would my life […]
- Find adrenaline-inducing rides and nostalgia at these 6 amusement parks in the South
Back then, when summer arrived in New Orleans, children’s dreams turned to Lake Pontchartrain and Pontchartrain Beach. We weren’t thinking water, […]
- Find adrenaline-inducing rides and nostalgia at these 6 amusement parks in the South
Back then, when summer arrived in New Orleans, children’s dreams turned to Lake Pontchartrain and Pontchartrain Beach. We weren’t thinking water, […]
- Rice dressing or dirty rice? In Louisiana, the answer may depend on your area code.
Locals in Lafayette weigh in on the distinction between dirty rice and rice dressing, a topic that often sparks debate among locals.
- Blood spatter, bats, beer: This metal bar’s ‘Science Time’ happy hour a hit on St. Claude Ave.
The sweltering sunshine was still out in full force when the first few excited patrons arrived at Siberia on the last Thursday in July, before the […]
- Paralyzed at 18 in a training accident, he's now leading the Louisiana town that rallied around him
Tipper Esponge once imagined a future running decathlons for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and deploying to the Middle East with his […]
- Krewe of ALLA crowns king and queen for 2027 Carnival season
Monarchs for the Krewe of ALLA were recently crowned at a coronation event at Galatoire's in preparation for the upcoming 2027 Carnival season.
- Louisiana Blue Foundation selects 2026 Angel Award winners: Here are the 9 honorees
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation has announced the 2026 recipients of The Angel Award.
- From Oaxaca to Louisiana: Chef Gabriel Balderas cooks with intention
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- Sports Cards & Autographs Show, a Sunday social and more things to do around Baton Rouge
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Sept. 3.
- As a new class goes through LSU rush week, former sorority members reflect on life on 'the row'
Every year, right before the jitters of the first day of school set in, young women across the country get butterflies for something else, possibly […]
PODCASTS
- 749 - Famous People with Taffy Brodesser-Aknerby John August and Craig Mazin on August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
John and Taffy sit down for a candid conversation surrounding fame, interacting with famous people, and the depiction of fame on screen. They also answer a listener question about cold email etiquette and the delicate art of asking for favors. In […]
- IFH 869: He Made 1,500 Short Films Before Hollywood Took Notice with Michael Rousselet
by Indie Film Hustle on August 25, 2026 at 11:30 AMWhat happens when Hollywood keeps saying no, but you refuse to stop making movies?Filmmaker and screenwriter Michael Rousselet shares the unconventional path that took him from USC film school to creating more than 1,500 Five Second Films and […]
- Death by Lightning Nominees Q&A - Nick Offerman - Mike Makowskyby [email protected] (Jeff Goldsmith) on August 26, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Host Jeff Goldsmith talks to Emmy® nominated actor Nick Offerman and showrunner Mike Makowsky about their limited series - Death by Lightning. Download my podcast here Copyright © Unlikely Films, Inc. 2026. All rights reserved. For more great […]
- Inside 25 Years of Tribeca: What Independent Filmmakers Need to Knowby No Film School on August 22, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Tribeca Festival Director and SVP of Programming Cara Cusumano joins No Film School’s GG Hawkins to reflect on 25 years of Tribeca and explain what independent filmmakers should understand about today’s festival landscape. Cusumano discusses […]
- 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 485: The Screenwriting Blueprint Every First-Time Writer Needs with David Hohlby Bulletproof Screenwriting on August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Writing a screenplay is easy. Writing one that Hollywood actually wants to read is something entirely different. In this episode, veteran screenplay consultant David Hohl shares decades of experience helping writers transform rough ideas into […]
- Green Lantern w/ Paul Rust (Classic)by [email protected] (Earwolf) on August 25, 2026 at 4:05 AM
In blackest night, Paul, Jason, June, and Paul Rust went to see 2011's Green Lantern starring Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Then, in brightest day, they all reunited to figure out what the hell happened. They discuss the awful CGI, the soap opera […]
INDIE FILM
- Film Quote of the Day: The 'Gladiator' Line That Reveals Why Cicero Remained Loyal to Maximus
by Jo Light on August 27, 2026 at 3:47 PMIf you've been craving more Odysseus-style adventures after this summer, Gladiator is definitely a historical epic that can sate your cravings for action, epic drama, and old-school political intrigue.The film was released in 2000. It stars Russell […]
- John Wilson’s ‘The History of Concrete’ Trailer Goes Everywhere There Is Concreteby Sarah Shachat on August 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Incorrigible documentarian John Wilson, of HBO's "How To with John Wilson," has crafted a full feature film that's worth its weight in concrete.
- The 'Matrix' Scene That Made Keanu Reeves a Legend
by Eric Hardman on August 27, 2026 at 5:45 AMThe Matrix has been a cultural phenomenon ever since the first film was released in 1999. Keanu Reeves’ performance as the titular hero, Neo, is one that has often been parodied and referenced in popular culture. Reeves isn’t exactly known for […]
- Peter Cullen Was More Than Just the Iconic Voice of Beloved Characters — He Was an Undeniable Forceby Kate Erbland on August 27, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The beloved voice actor will long be remembered for his work in everything from "Transformers" to "Knight Rider," but his kind spirit and unyielding dedication to his characters put him in his own class.
- Have You Seen This Killer Dinosaur Movie From the ‘90s?
by Chris Sasaguay on August 27, 2026 at 5:25 AMThe End of Oak Street (2026) is the most recent “man vs. nature” blockbuster that swaps out modern-day animals and brings in dinosaurs for an extra dose of fun and fear that a bear or a shark can’t really compete with. It’s not the first […]
- ‘Adults’ Season 2 Review: FX’s Gen-Z Sitcom Hits a Much-Needed Growth Spurtby Ben Travers on August 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM
After a rough debut, co-creators Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw lean on classic sitcom tropes and elevate their strongest characters in an improved sophomore season.
- Rob Reiner's Coming-of-Age Masterpiece Turned 40 Years Old This Month
by Brennan Klein on August 27, 2026 at 5:10 AMStand by Me, the adaptation of the Stephen King short story “The Body” that was directed by the late, great Rob Reiner, debuted in theaters on August 22, 1986. However, even though it turned 40 years old this month, it remains one of the most […]
- This Year’s New York Film Festival Will Feature Talks with Martin Scorsese, James Gray, Mike Leigh, Sofia Coppola, Ava DuVernay, and Moreby Kate Erbland on August 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The annual festival's Talks lineup is packed with heavy hitters, deep dive chats, and free events.
- Iconic Film Character Intros: Mildred Hayes - The Moment You Know She Won’t Back Down
by Eric Hardman on August 27, 2026 at 4:47 AMMartin McDonagh’s 2017 masterpiece, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, boasts some of the finest character work of the entire decade. Frances McDormand’s Oscar-winning performance as Mildred Hayes, a grieving yet vengeful mother, is the […]
- Ridley Scott on How ‘The Shining’ and ‘The Odd Couple’ Influenced ‘The Dog Stars’by Jim Hemphill on August 27, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Scott tells IndieWire about the influences behind his wild new combination of adventure, romance, comedy, and horror.