Interview by Paul Salfen The year is 1995, and the airwaves are alive with the gritty, sun-soaked chords of “Santa Monica,” Everclear’s breakout hit from their platinum-selling major-label debut, Sparkle and Fade. The song, a raw anthem of escape and redemption, turned the Portland-based band into a household name, cementing their place in the ‘90s
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Interview by Paul Salfen In the misty, brooding landscapes of New Zealand's South Island, Went Up the Hill emerges as a chilling exploration of loss, legacy, and the lingering shadows of the past. Directed by Samuel Van Grinsven, this intimate ghost story stars Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Corsage) as Jill, the widow of the deceased
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Interview by Paul Salfen Tara Lipinski is a name synonymous with grace and triumph, having won an Olympic gold medal in figure skating at just 15 years old. But beyond the ice, Tara has faced a profoundly challenging journey through infertility, marked by five years of multiple miscarriages, failed IVF transfers, surgeries, and ultimately, surrogacy.
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Interview by Paul Salfen WILL FRIEDLE, TLC’S CHILLI AND THOMAS IAN NICHOLAS ANNOUNCED AS PART OF UPCOMING Z2 GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM JOEY, MATTHEW AND ANDREW LAWRENCE The Lawrence Brothers—Joey, Matthew, and Andrew—are no strangers to the spotlight. With over three decades of acting experience across iconic shows like Blossom, Boy Meets World, and Brotherly Love,
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Interview by Paul Salfen In the vast expanse of independent cinema, few films dare to blend the mysteries of the universe with the intimate struggles of the human soul quite like Star People. Directed by Adam Finberg, this thought-provoking indie gem follows a photographer on an obsessive quest for answers about her childhood UFO sighting.
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Review by Paul Salfen This is Paul Salfen with your KLAK Movie Minute. In theaters this weekend is Weapons, the twisty new horror flick from Zach Cregger, the director of Barbarians, who further cements his place in horror as a fresh new voice. Julia Garner stars as a teacher who faces the wrath of an
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In the pantheon of music’s fleeting comets, Jeff Buckley shines as one of the brightest and most enigmatic. His 1994 debut album Grace—a singular masterpiece blending raw emotion, otherworldly vocals, and genre-defying artistry—left an indelible mark on the '90s music scene. Tragically, Buckley’s life was cut short at age 30, when he drowned in the
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As the Houston Horror Film Festival kicks off this weekend (August 8-10, 2025) at the Houston Marriott Westchase, fans of frights and fantasy are in for a treat with the appearance of Academy Award-nominated actor Chris Sarandon. Known for his unforgettable roles in horror classics and beloved films, Sarandon brings a wealth of stories and
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