LOUISIANA
- Newly opened New Orleans cat lounge temporarily closes due to ringworm
A recently opened lounge in the Central Business District where cat lovers can pay a fee to bask in the presence of adoptable feline friends has […]
- Truffle salmon, meatball stew and more of the best things we ate in Baton Rouge and Acadiana
Truffle salmon and hotate hand roll from Homakase
- Lafayette’s Krewe of Gabriel Welcomes new members at summer social
Krewe of Gabriel members gathered by the hundreds to welcome their newest krewe members at a sizzling summer social on Aug. 8. Warehouse 535 was […]
- Rising Louisiana musician set to open for Buddy Guy. He’s been singing the blues since he was 2.
D.K. Harrell usually doesn’t sweat making a set list.
- Rising Louisiana musician set to open for Buddy Guy. He’s been singing the blues since he was 2.
D.K. Harrell usually doesn’t sweat making a set list.
- Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announces 2026 lineup, new stage amid Smithsonian partnership
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles will return to Girard Park Oct. 8-11 with a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in Cajun and Creole music, a […]
- Third Eye Blind, Gretchen Wilson and more to headline Gretna’s free concert series this fall
Gretna officials announced Wednesday the four headliners that will perform along the city's downtown riverfront this fall as part of a four-week free […]
- Stained recipes tell tasty tales: Spicy Cajun Shrimp and Café Reconcile’s White Beans and Shrimp
The best cookbooks on my shelf boast stained pages that tell a history of all the favorite recipes tucked inside.
- Acadiana cook, author and mom shares ideas for easy back-to-school lunches
Stacey Dempsey, founder of Frosted Apron, shares quick and easy breakfast and lunch ideas to help families navigate busy back-to-school days.
- Tickets for Matteo Bocelli's Baton Rouge concert go on sale this week. See when, where.
Matteo Bocelli is coming to the Manship Theatre on Dec. 12, and tickets for performance will go on sale to the public on Aug. 21.
- Inside Cake Fête: over 100 cakes and a focus on giving back to Lafayette
The second annual Cake Fête, hosted by Foodies of Lafayette brought the community together with 170 cakes shared by attendees, from strawberry […]
- Caroline’s Cookies founder reveals new Bagels location in River Ranch
A new bagel shop concept by Caroline Merryman, founder of Caroline’s Cookies, is set to open in River Ranch.
PODCASTS
INDIE FILM
- From Web Serial to Phenomenon: How 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Sold 10+ Million Copies
by Jason Hellerman on August 19, 2026 at 8:35 PMThe talk of both Hollywood and the publishing world is Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl. I was talking to an exec last night who told me they got 900 submissions for the writers' room. And the new chapter of the latest book is blowing up, as […]
- Paramount’s Purchase of Warner Bros. Could Cost 4,500 TV and Film Production Jobs and Hurt a Damaged Indie Film Bizby Brent Lang on August 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
A study commissioned by Los Angeles County argues that David Ellison's plans to unite Paramount and Warner Bros. could be an economic calamity
- Curious About Becoming a Grip? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About the Equipment
by Jourdan Aldredge on August 19, 2026 at 7:55 PMWe know that, to many, it might not be the most glamorous job in the world, but if you're interested in filmmaking, cinematography, and generally enjoy working with lighting, rigging, and other related technical equipment, being a grip can be a very […]
- Sorry, Brad Pitt and Robert Pattinson: Among 2027 Oscar Contenders Poised for Two Noms, Only Sandra Hüller Has the Stuffby Anne Thompson on August 19, 2026 at 8:48 PM
One actress, Sandra Hüller, with four high-octane roles, could land both Best Actress and Supporting Actress nominations.
- Screenwriting Advice: Feed the Audience Every 5 Minutes
by Jo Light on August 19, 2026 at 7:25 PMBy now, you’ve probably heard the supposed mandate from streamers, specifically Netflix, that filmmakers and writers need to continually keep the audience engaged by repeating plot points and reexplaining the story frequently. At least according […]
- How the Cinematography of Nat Geo’s ‘Lion’ Combats AI Slop with Patience, Imperfections, and Biscuitsby Sarah Shachat on August 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Director of photography Sophie Darlington tells IndieWire about crafting visuals that bring viewers as close as possible to seeing a lion pride in action.
- Born 57 Years Ago, Matthew Perry Became One of TV's Most Iconic Sitcom Characters
by Jo Light on August 19, 2026 at 6:55 PMMatthew Perry was born on Aug. 19, 1969. He would have turned 57 today. Could there BE anyone more perfect to play Chandler in Friends? I know, I know. But it turns out, he almost didn't win the role.Perry died in 2023, but Chandler Bing lives on […]
- James Gray Predicts ‘Obscene’ AI Push Will Fail and Shooting on Film Will Have a ‘Vinyl’ Comebackby Chris O'Falt on August 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Gray returned to celluloid and embraced vintage tools on “Paper Tiger,” telling IndieWire he is “trying to get at a humanity” he believes is getting lost with new technology.
- Film Quote of the Day: The 1946 Glenn Ford Noir Line That Summed Up His Character in One Line
by Jason Hellerman on August 19, 2026 at 6:25 PMHere on this site, we love film noir. It's one of those essences of Hollywood I wish would come back, a retro version of the world that showed its seedy underbelly but gave us some of our most reliable heroes and femme fatales.This is a genre that […]
- Indie Specialized Box Office: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ and ‘Tony’ Nearly Tied After Expansionby Brian Welk on August 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The MUBI and A24 films have each grossed $1.268M while still in limited release.