Video: Seniors dive into annual pond jump tradition

Advocate staff photo by ADAM LAUEast Ascension High School seniors stampede into the water for the annual Pond Jump at  on Tuesday. More than 300 students make the leap in the pond, which is located across the street from the school.

More than 300 East Ascension High School seniors donned costumes and colorful flotation devices for the annual Pond Jump Tuesday morning. It took less than 30 minutes for the seniors to swim the length of the pond located across the street from the high school. The annual tradition calls for seniors to take the plunge … Continue reading →

Tim Burton: The man behind ‘Dark Shadows’

In this film image released by Warner Bros., Johnny Depp portrays Barnabas Collins in

The cast and crew discuss Tim Burton, the director of the upcoming film “Dark Shadows.” “Dark Shadows” stars Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Chloe Moretz, Eva Green, and Michelle Pfeiffer. The film opens on May 11, 2012.

Nicholas Sparks discusses 'Lucky One’

In this film image released by Warner Bros, Taylor Schilling, left, and Zac Efron are shown in a scene from

Author Nicholas Sparks talks with Kevin McQuarn, theadvocate.com entertainment editor, about his new film, “The Lucky One.” Sparks has seven movies based on his books including “The Notebook,” “Dear John” and “A Walk to Remember.” “The Lucky One” opens on April 20 and stars Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling.

Video: The Social Queen of ‘Mirror Mirror’

Julia Roberts in

This video follows the Evil Queen surfing the web and exploring the Kingdom’s best social media websites to win over the handsome Prince and get rid of the beautiful and fair Snow White. “Mirror Mirror” opens March 30, 2012

Keke Palmer talks about ‘Joyful Noise’

Actress Keke Palmer poses for a portrait Friday, Jan. 13, 2012 in New York.  (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri)

Keke Palmer talks with Kevin McQuarn, theadvocate.com entertainment editor, about her new film, “Joyful Noise.” Palmer plays Olivia, the daughter of a stubborn, newly appointed choir director (Queen Latifah) who wants to keep the choir’s tried-and-true traditional style—even if it means losing a national choir singing competition for the church. “Joyful Noise” opens on Jan. 13.

Top 5 things not to do in the movie theater

Top 5 things not to do in th theater

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their Top 5 things not to do in the movie theater. This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on June 03, 2010.

Top 5 horror movie remakes

Top 5 horror movie remakes

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their Top 5 horror movie remakes. This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on May 06, 2010.

Top 5 actors that can play the devil

Graphic created by Erin Michelli

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their Top 5 actors that can play the devil. This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Sept. 23, 2010.

The Scene talks to local band No Fuego

No Fuego

The Baton Rouge-based punk rock band No Fuego talks about their name and two of their songs, “KKKatrina” and “The Struggle.” The band will be playing at Northgate Tavern with Greenland is Melting and Glitchell on Friday, Sept. 9.

Circus animal trainer discusses elephants

Catherine Carden discusses training elephants in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. Duchess, an elephant performing in the Zing Zang Zoom Gold Edition show, accompanies her.

Catherine Carden discusses training elephants in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus. Duchess, an elephant performing in the Zing Zang Zoom Gold Edition show, accompanies her.

2theMovies review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2

In this episode, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills review the final film in the Harry Potter franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2,” starring Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes.

Top 5 worst summer films of 2010

To 5 worst movies of the summer of 2010

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their Top 5 worst summer films of 2010. This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Aug. 05, 2010.

Practice Laps

Christy Futch and Adam Lau

Gonzales Dolphins swim team members warm up for each meet with practice laps. Several swimmers arrived early before a final home meet at Jambalaya Park Pool on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, to bring you their own point of view.

Best Bet Trailer of The Week: ‘Due Date’

Zach Galifianakis, left, and Robert Downey Jr. in

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their unique perspective of the best trailers of upcoming films. This week’s trailer is from “Due Date.” This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on July 29, 2010.

2theMovies theater interviews

2themovies Rave Theater interviews

Kevin McQuarn and Patrick Rills of the 2theMovies TV show talk with random people about important issues pertaining to film. Questions in this show include, “What actor do you think you could take in an ultimate fighting cage match?” This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Aug. 19, 2010.

Best Bet Trailer of The Week: ‘Unstoppable’

Best Bet Trailer of The Week: 'Unstoppable' starring Chris Pine and Denzel Washington

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their unique perspective of the best trailers of upcoming films. This week’s trailer is from “Unstoppable.” This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Aug. 19, 2010.

The 2themovies rating system

Critic-speak 101: The 2theMovies Rating System

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills explain how their 4-star rating system works. This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on May 13, 2010.

Top 5 horror movie cliches

No. 5: Googling the Solution

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their Top 5 horror movie cliches. This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Oct. 28, 2010.

Best Bet Trailer of The Week: ‘The Tourist’

Johnny Depp, left, and Angelina Jolie in The Tourist.

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their unique perspective of the best trailers of upcoming films. This week’s trailer is from “The Tourist.” This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Oct. 21, 2010.

Top 5 movies of 2010

Inception

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their Top 5 movies of 2010. This segment originally aired on Dec. 23, 2010.

2themovies review: ‘Red’

'Red' movie review

Welcome to the best of 2theMovies. In this segment, theadvocate.com entertainment editor Kevin McQuarn and movie critic Patrick Rills give their brutal, yet amusing perspective of “Red.” This segment originally aired on WBTR Channel 19 on Oct. 21, 2010.

Lucky Bird

Mila and Andy Berhane's pet turkey Ferrara makes its rounds underneath freshly-watered plants on their farm in Baton Rouge.

Mila and Andeab “Andy” Berhane live and operate their Greenhand Nursery on a quiet tract of land between Baton Rouge and Baker. As they work with their native and exotic plants, they have the companionship of Ferrara, an adopted pet turkey. Follow Ferrara on a day at the farm.

How to make jambalaya

Tootsie jambalaya pot

In Gonzales, La., cooking jambalaya is serious business. This video takes a look inside what competitors face at the yearly Jambalaya Festival competition.