LOUISIANA
- How one Louisiana woman turns her home into a Halloween hotel
For years, my husband and I took our daughters to parties. On Saturday night, one of them got us into one.
- A TV special next week will pay tribute to Dolly Parton. See which Louisiana artist will perform.
Louisiana's Lainey Wilson will be part of the star-studded lineup for "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton."
- She came looking for a job. 50 years later, she’s still part of the family at Ton’s Drive In.
Laura Williams started at Tons Drive Inn restaurant in 1976, when Rosemary Girouard gave the teenager her first job. Today, she remains a familiar […]
- Lantanas bloom, attract pollinators right on through fall. Look for new Cherry Sunrise next spring
It may seem strange that we’re writing about lantana, a decidedly heat-loving plant, in October.
- Baton Rouge interior design firm closes showroom
Dixon Smith Interiors announced the closing of their Baton Rouge showroom on Lobdell Ave, expressing gratitude for community support and […]
- Music, food and French bring Cajun traditions to life at Festival Acadiens
Music filled the air, the smell of smothered duck drifted across the grounds, and players gathered to toss steel boules in a game rooted in French […]
- Jon Batiste talks growing up in Kenner, singing in the Subway in new ‘60 Minutes’ profile
Far from his energetic stage performances and lively multi-genre compositions, Grammy Award musician Jon Batiste, a Kenner native and St. Augustine […]
- A Baton Rouge Tex-Mex restaurant on West Lee Drive closed one of its locations.
Local Tex Mex restaurant Los Reyes just closed one of its locations on Lee Drive in Baton Rouge, according to a social media post from Monday.
- This Acadiana native and New York-recognized playwright is bringing his acclaimed play home
For much of his childhood, Brian Egland's neighbors were sugar cane fields in the small town of Breaux Bridge.
- Louisiana native took the long way to music career. Now he's on NBC's 'The Voice'
"Everytime you go away, you take a piece of me with you. If we can solve any problem …," Bryan Jaymes sang, "then why do we lose so many tears?"
- Magic happens in Baton Rouge’s Secret Underground Laboratory. Here’s how the shop came to be.
Roger Poplin and Marsha Rish run Secret Underground Laboratory in Baton Rouge, specializing in antique lighting and furniture repair, blending […]
- The Simiens share their Creole roots, history, music legacies in Louisiana and beyond
Marcella Simien is often in a trance when she performs her trademark “swamp soul,” a lilting, musical gumbo of accordion, spirituality, Louisiana […]
- Remembering Del Hall, the New Orleans cameraman helped invent broadcast news
New Orleans-born cameraman Del Hall died in Chicago last month at age 90, but his influence lives on in television broadcasting.
- Sammy’s Grill in Baton Rouge closed in June, but a new business is opening doors soon. See when.
After Sammy’s Grill in Baton Rouge closed in June, a new business took over the space, and it’s soft opening this week.
- The Pink Zombie: all treats, no tricks
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PODCASTS
INDIE FILM
- Camera Operating for David Fincher—40 Takes and No Pans
by Jo Light on October 13, 2026 at 10:00 PMDavid Fincher is one of the most exacting directors working today, demanding hundreds of takes from his cast and crew to get a version of his vision that's as close to perfection as possible.His camera stays pretty fixed throughout this process, […]
- New ‘Avatar’ Projects Are Everywhere — but the Best One Succeeds by Leaving ‘The Last Airbender’ Behindby Sarah Shachat on October 13, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The latest entry into Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko's fantasy series is the first that takes any baby steps away from its IP anchor point.
- Are You a Panasonic LUMIX Shooter? Today’s a Good Day to Check for Firmware Updates
by Jourdan Aldredge on October 13, 2026 at 9:20 PMAs previously reported, Panasonic’s promised firmware updates for several popular LUMIX cameras are now available to download and install. Now, do you want to do so right away in all cases? Maybe not, since it's often wise to wait a few days, or […]
- Has Hollywood Softened Toward Netflix?by Anne Thompson on October 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
As "La Bola Negra" opens in theaters for a 47-day run, the Spanish Oscar entry is not only the frontrunner for Best International Feature, but also the best shot the streamer has so far for a Best Picture win.
- Add a Dovetail Mounting Bracket to Your Tilta Hydra Electronic Suction Cup Setups With This Quick Add-On
by Jourdan Aldredge on October 13, 2026 at 9:00 PMWhile not a major announcement on par with a new cinema camera or earth-shattering video AI model or anything, Tilta has quietly introduced a tiny new baby pin stud that unlocks more flexibility for one of its most popular mount options of the past […]
- ‘Animals’ Makes Drone Photography Look Forgettable, but It Doesn’t Need to Beby Sarah Shachat on October 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
IndieWire spoke with a couple of shooters (positive) about the (negative) overuse of drone cinematography.
- Film Quote of the Day: The Quietest Line About Blind Obedience in 'Pan's Labyrinth'
by Jason Hellerman on October 13, 2026 at 8:39 PMI was a senior in high school when Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 masterpiece, Pan’s Labyrinth (El laberinto del fauno), came out. I remember going to the movies to see it, and having no idea I had to read subtitles.It took me a second to get used to […]
- ‘Girls’ Is Back: Lena Dunham and Full Cast to Reunite for Five-Episode Limited Series Revival for HBOby Kate Erbland on October 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Dunham, Alison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Andrew Rannells will all reprise their roles a decade after the seminal series' series finale.
- How a DP Shot a 2026 Horror Feature on a MiniDV Camcorder
by Jo Light on October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PMCinematographer Ryan Thomas shot Casey Donahue's feature debut on two borrowed DVX100Bs.Panasonic's DVX100 line was the indie workhorse of the early 2000s, and the original model was the first small camcorder to record at a film-like 24 frames per […]
- Audiences Want to See Documentaries About Gaza, Israel, and Palestine — Why Are Distributors Still Scared?by Brian Welk on October 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It's not just "NAZA" and "No Other Land" that have self-distributed. Docs on both sides of the divide have had trouble being platformed, even as their box office results have impressed.