You think you've heard it all. You can't fathom hearing, reading or seeing something truly unbelievable anymore. Then along comes "Three Identical Strangers" to yell, "Hold my beer."
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Sophie Frankowski, of New Orleans, is one of 12 kids chefs who'll compete on Season 2 of "Top Chef Junior."
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
It's Christmas in August, but it's no celebration.
Thursday, August 09, 2018
LOS ANGELES — It's been 25 years since a major Hollywood studio released an English-language film with a primarily Asian cast. The last was Wayne Wang's adaptation of the generational tear-jerker "The Joy Luck Club," which was released in 1993.
Tuesday, August 07, 2018
Louisiana Public Broadcasting's "Art Rocks!" show celebrates "The Art of Food" on this week's episode.
Spike Lee plays with fire in “BlacKkKlansman.” There will be burning crosses.
Thursday, August 02, 2018
It's hard to think of Robert Downey Jr. playing anything but Tony Stark. However, before he could reach his peak in the "Iron Man" movies, Downey had to rebuild his career.
I've thoroughly established how much I love crying, so when I tell you to watch Netflix's reboot of "One Day at a Time," I do it not because I want you to cry with me — except I want you to cry with me.
Thursday, August 02, 2018
From the get-go, "The Spy Who Dumped Me," a Kate McKinnon-Mila Kunis buddy spy comedy, has two things going for it.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
In his late 50s, Tom Cruise is one of the last true American movie stars. At this stage in his career, though, he's less an actor and more a U.S. version of Jackie Chan.
The trip from downtown Baton Rouge to Dublin may be far — 4,300 miles, to be exact — but you can get a bit closer to the European island during this weekend's Irish Film Festival.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
When it comes to superhero movies, there’s a perception that you’ve got to choose between DC’s gritty, dour offerings or Marvel’s winking humor. But five cartoon wannabe heroes armed with fart jokes are trying to change that.
And so, fellow moviegoers: Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what Tom Cruise can — and will — do for you.
Monday, July 23, 2018
A teen from Slidell and another from Metairie will be tackling tall tales on the new show, "Mythbusters Jr.," on Science Channel.
Thursday, July 19, 2018
"Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" is a wholly ridiculous movie that I thoroughly enjoyed. It's the kind of movie that feels and sounds like a summer vacation should: Fizzy, lively, low-stakes and soundtracked by ABBA.
You won't usually find Denzel Washington in a movie sequel. He just doesn't do them. Something about not wanting to repeat himself. So there must be something special indeed for him to break his own rule for "The Equalizer 2."
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Actress Patricia Clarkson didn't read Gillian Flynn's novel "Sharp Objects" until after shooting her role in HBO's limited-series adaptation of the story.
Friday, July 13, 2018
NEW YORK — I like to imagine what King Kong, as a popcorn-chomping moviegoer, might make of "Skyscraper," the latest summer actioner starring Dwayne Johnson. Would he, watching a goliath ascend the exterior of a high-rise with helicopters and klie…
A new season means there's a new movie starring Dwayne "the artist formerly known as the Rock" Johnson.
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Filmmaking brothers and Metairie natives Mark and Jay Duplass' Netflix series "Wild Wild Country" received an Emmy nomination Thursday for outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.
Friday, July 06, 2018
When Robert Rau first saw "Mortal Kombat" at the Siegen 10 cineplex, the then-18-year-old had one thought.
Thursday, July 05, 2018
Before Adam Sandler was the wedding singer, the water boy and the wildly immature golfer, he was Billy Madison.
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Most people don't go through 528 oysters in a year.
Monday, July 02, 2018
Less than a month into its second season, TNT has already renewed 'Claws,' its Louisiana-shot dramedy starring Niecy Nash.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
A Plaquemine native will compete on the revival boxing competition series “The Contender” on EPIX, the premium pay television network announced Wednesday.
NEW YORK — Shaquille O'Neal is already known by many names. Superman. The Diesel. The Big Aristotle. But he would like to add another to the list: Movie Star.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
An upcoming Investigation Discovery two-hour documentary "Sugar Town" will examine the March 2014 death of 22-year-old Victor White III while in police custody in New Iberia, the network announced Tuesday.
Friday, June 22, 2018
This year's BET Awards nominations are sprinkled with a few Louisiana people and projects.
Here's the good news: "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" is more fun than "Jurassic World." It's not exactly a high bar but still a welcome surprise. In the hands of a new director, J.A. Bayona, with Chris Pratt's high-wattage charisma on full blast…
Monday, June 18, 2018
Yes, if you've seen the commercial preview you know Gordon Ramsay plucks a dead mouse from the toaster.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
In the newest episode of Anthony Bourdain's CNN series "Parts Unknown," the late chef, world traveler, adventurer and television personality documented a visit to south Louisiana last February to immerse himself in Cajun Mardi Gras.
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Anthony Bourdain loved Louisiana.
Friday, June 15, 2018
A few months before Anthony Bourdain's death, the TV star spent Mardi Gras in Mamou and Lafayette, dressed in full attire to chase chickens in true Courir de Mardi Gras fashion.
In the past 14 years, the business of Hollywood has become the business of superhero movies.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
There were tears, hugs and a pep talk.
Sunday, June 10, 2018
Hip-hop dancer CJ Butler, of Geismar, brings his dancing and his story to FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" on Monday night.
Saturday, June 09, 2018
The claws are out and the curves are back.
Friday, June 08, 2018
The summer movie calendar continues to sizzle with the release of Friday's "Ocean's 8."
Thursday, June 07, 2018
LOS ANGELES — The first thing writer-director Ari Aster felt after "Hereditary's" midnight premiere at the Sundance Film Festival was relief: audiences didn't hate it.
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
Stuntman and actor Floyd Johns Jr. is a big fan of the Marvel movies.
Monday, June 04, 2018
Louisiana Public Broadcasting and Independent Television Service (ITVS) will be hosts for a special live chat and online screening of "Served Like a Girl" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Friday, June 01, 2018
Is RBG getting enough kale?
Thursday, May 31, 2018
They say history repeats itself, which has to be true, otherwise how else could a political drama that began at the turn of the century still be so accurate?
Though it's known as a dumb action movie, "Demolition Man" is fascinating to watch 25 years after its debut.
Friday, May 25, 2018
If there's one takeaway from "Solo: A Star Wars Story," it's that our favorite scoundrel had been through a lot before he ever met up with Luke, Obi-Wan and Leia.
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Central Casting Louisiana is looking for area girls, ages 8-12, for four days of shooting on the new feature film, "Troupe Zero."
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
A Louisiana Public Broadcasting project telling the personal stories of Louisianians serving in the Vietnam War has won a Bronze Telly Award.
Although more Louisiana residents trust local media than national media outlets, only 36 percent of the state’s news consumers say local news deals fairly with both sides.