Movies and other forms of entertainment thrived in tough economic times by appealing to people’s need for escapism.

Seven film productions are taking place across Louisiana, as New Orleans sees an increase in film production spending so far ...

Crime dramas never seem to go out of style, and now a new crime drama series is on the way that looks to be one of the more authentic projects in the genre, at least from a creation standpoint. That’s ...

IS there life after a vampire’s bite? Apparently, there is. And it is not only life but a lot of bawdy dancing, drinking, and lustful singing! It’s not your ordinary—albeit feverish and joyful—singing ...

The soundtrack to the Depression-era movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? came out in the final weeks of 2000 and was certified Platinum by February of 2001, making this the 25th anniversary of the year ...

"One Battle After Another" won best picture at the 98th Academy Awards. It's "Sinners," though, that will prove the most ...

A look at the historical roots of sectarian culture in Scottish football and the lingering shadow of the Billy Boys on modern behaviour.

In a shocking upset, Michael B. Jordan has won Best Actor at the 98th Academy Awards for his role in the movie “Sinners.” ...

Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq delivered a powerful performance of the Oscar nominated song I Lied to You from Sinners, recreating the film’s iconic juke joint scene and earning a standing ovation.

The stars of “Sinners” recreated the “Pierce the Veil” segment from the film at the 98th Oscars with a stirring rendition of “I Lied to You” from an all-star cast of musicians led by Miles Caton and ...

In Texas, a long-forgotten series of prison albums offers a rare way to hear what incarceration sounded like decades ago.

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