LOUISIANA
- New Orleans native Betsy Fischer Martin named head of Harvard Institute of Politics
Betsy Fischer Martin, a New Orleans native and former executive producer of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” was named the director of the Harvard […]
- 'These are my girls.' How a New Orleans woman uses roses to tackle human trafficking.
Walking into places most people avoid — aging motels, truck stops and dark corners of New Orleans — Diane Amos shows no fear or judgment.
- This Jibber-Jabber Night in Acadiana prohibits jibber jabber. Here's why it works.
Nancy Nicholson is the founder of Acadiana Talent, a platform that serves performers of all ages in Acadiana. A Recording Academy member, Nicholson […]
PODCASTS
INDIE FILM
- The Best Time Loop Movies of All Time
by Eric Hardman on June 30, 2026 at 12:15 AMThe time loop/time travel subgenre is one that has captivated audiences for decades. Whatever the genre may be, the concept of having to repeat some element of the story multiple times over the course of a single film makes for a special kind of […]
- Tips for Getting Started With the GoPro MISSION 1 Pro and Its Cinematic Action Capabilities
by Jourdan Aldredge on June 29, 2026 at 11:46 PMWhile the film and video landscape is, of course, always changing, evolving, and turning over, it is a bit rare for one brand to venture outside of its comfort zone as much as GoPro has done with its new line of compact cinematic action cameras.The […]
- The Anatomy of Mel Brooks' Best Running Gags
by Jo Light on June 29, 2026 at 10:30 PMThere's absolutely no one like Mel Brooks, and yesterday the comedy legend celebrated his 100th birthday. You probably have a favorite Brooks film, and there are so many to choose from—Young Frankenstein, Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles. For me, it's […]
- Confronting The Uncomfortable Truth About Nepo Babies in Hollywood
by Jason Hellerman on June 29, 2026 at 10:09 PMToday is my Mom's birthday. She's not a celeb or in the biz or famous, so I think that fact means absolutely nothing to you. I guess it might if you took the Weight Watchers class she taught in the 90s, but it meant I had to get her a gift.Still, on […]
- Chuck Norris Turned the Classic Western Into the Modern Actioner With This One Line from ‘Lone Wolf McQuade’
by Jourdan Aldredge on June 29, 2026 at 9:33 PMAs we wrote about when Chuck Norris, very sadly, passed away earlier this year, the actor’s legacy in the action film genre is god-tier. And for good reason: the accomplished martial artists helped define the ultimate action era of the 80s and 90s […]
