By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine South by Southwest • Austin, TX – March 2026 Paul Salfen sat down with the creative forces behind The Ascent—the standout documentary that had just world-premiered at SXSW 2026. Directors Edward Drake and Scott Veltri (joined by third director Francis Cronin, who couldn’t be there in person)
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen sits down with the faith-and-culture journalist to unpack the second installment of the Investigating the Supernatural series — a project that blends eyewitness testimony, expert insight, Scripture and reenactments to ask one provocative question: Is the spiritual realm real, and how does it
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Simonetta Lein, the Philadelphia-based media powerhouse and global sensation, recently sat down with Paul Salfen on AMFM Magazine for an inspiring conversation about her extraordinary journey from immigrant outsider to one of the world's most influential digital voices. As a top-5 global mega-influencer with over 24 million
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Longtime Disturbed bassist and backing vocalist John Moyer shared insights into his career, his passion for connecting with fans, his latest production work, and his excitement for this weekend’s Texas Cult Classic Convention in Bastrop. Moyer, who joined Disturbed in 2004 after the departure of original bassist
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In the world of horror cinema, few debuts carry the weight of visual flair quite like that of Marc Klasfeld. Best known for his iconic music videos for artists such as Eminem, Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even a memorable Tom Jones project, Klasfeld has transitioned
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In an exclusive interview with AMFM Magazine, Oscar-nominated screenwriter Billy Ray opens up about his bold transition from Hollywood blockbusters to young adult fiction with Burn the Water, his gripping debut novel published by Scholastic Press on March 3, 2026. Best known for his work on Captain
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In the hilarious new comedy Preschool (now available on digital platforms via Paramount Movies), two determined dads go to outrageous lengths to secure the last spot at an ultra-posh London preschool for their daughters. Directed by and starring Josh Duhamel as Alan Williams, the film also features
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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In a recent conversation with Paul Salfen of AMFM Magazine, director Tony Benna and executive producer/co-subject Lee Einhorn opened up about their Sundance award-winning documentary André Is An Idiot. The film, a bold blend of raw documentary footage, comedic vérité, and fantastical stop-motion animation, chronicles the final
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