Arts & Entertainment

Southern-accented series, films, and documentaries to tune into this February

Cozy up with these Southern-inflected films, series, and podcasts

The documentary Roots of Fire
follows a new generation of Louisiana musicians dedicated to preserving language and culture

The actor reflects on his starring role in one of the past decade’s most iconic TV series

The Carolina-raised writer and producer on creating and filming the series

With his directorial debut set for wide release and earning a bevy of praise, this filmmaking son of an actual jockey is on the verge of stardom. But he’d rather just tell a great story

From “Felony Melanie” to June Carter Cash, the Oscar winner’s performances endure with humor, heart, and a heap of natural Nashville-nurtured talent

A survey of opinions ahead of the national championship game

Champions never miss a pre-game nap and post-game little snack

A lifelong Georgia football fan on heartbreak and hope

Women of the Movement, starring the Virginia native and Tony winner Adrienne Warren, premieres this week

Beth Macy on the power of dinner around the table, handmade quilts, and rooting for Southern underdogs

Why the Opry’s 5,000th broadcast this Saturday means more than ever

A Space City writer on the trials, tribulations, and joys of being an Astros fan

The HBO show’s scene-stealer makes all the right moves

Based on a book by the culinary historian Jessica B. Harris, the new Netflix series celebrates the influence of African American culture and ingenuity on the country’s cuisine

The Hollywood fixture rules the audiobook world, too

The HGTV stars turn their talents to revamping an Alabama town

The longtime CNN news anchor and Atlanta native bids goodbye to her news job and hello to her new book, Huddle

In an essay for Garden & Gun’s Southern Women book, the longtime CNN anchor and author shares her memories