Interview by Paul Salfen In the bustling world of Hollywood adaptations, few stories grip the imagination quite like Stephen King's The Institute. The MGM TV series, a chilling tale of psychic kids trapped in a shadowy facility, has viewers on the edge of their seats as it hurtles toward its finale. But behind the telekinetic
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By Paul Salfen In the heart of Hollywood's glittering chaos, where scandals can shatter careers overnight, director Carlson Young has carved out a niche for herself as a storyteller unafraid to dive into the shadows. Her latest film, Trust, takes audiences on a pulse-pounding journey with a Hollywood starlet who flees to a remote cabin
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In the heart of a New York studio, two musical worlds collided to create something extraordinary. Dominic Lewis, a seasoned composer known for his dynamic film and TV scores, and Hamilton Leithauser, the soulful voice behind The Walkmen, found themselves crafting the main title theme for Apple TV+’s Your Friends & Neighbors. The result? “The
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Interview by Paul Salfen Kathryn Bostic, the acclaimed composer behind the score for The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, sat down with AMFM Magazine to share her story. The film, a heartfelt ode to lifelong friendship, follows three women whose unbreakable bond is tested by new heartbreaks and life's relentless storms. For Bostic, crafting the music
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Story by Christine Thompson Sons of Legion: A Soulful Rebellion from Nashville’s Indie Scene In the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Sons of Legion is carving out a distinct space in the indie rock scene with their electrifying blend of rock, blues, soul, and Urban Americana. Formed by Adam McInnis and Daddy Jack, two musicians from
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Interview and Photo by Paul Salfen (The Pavilion at Toyotal Music Factory, Irving TX August 2025) As Collective Soul marks over three decades in the rock world, the Atlanta-based band shows no signs of slowing down. With multi-platinum albums, seven No. 1 singles like "Shine," "December," and "The World I Know," and more than 15
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Interview by Paul Salfen In the delightfully unhinged Sketch, a young girl’s sketchbook plunges into a mysterious pond, unleashing her drawings as unpredictable, chaotic, and dangerously real creatures that wreak havoc on her small town. As she and her brother scramble to contain the monstrous mayhem, their father races through a crumbling community to find
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By Paul Salfen In the world of horror cinema, few things captivate audiences like a chilling tale of possession and cultural clash. Director Antonio Negret's latest film delivers just that, blending supernatural terror with deep-rooted indigenous traditions. The story follows a missionary family who travels to rural Ecuador with the noble intent of converting the
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Just days after its limited theatrical release on July 25, 2025, Oscar®-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady's documentary Folktales is already generating buzz for its heartwarming portrayal of teenage resilience amid the stark beauty of Arctic Norway. Critics are praising the film for its magical and emotional depth, with a Tomatometer score of 78%
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In the dazzling yet turbulent world of 1930s British high society, few families captured the public’s imagination quite like the Mitford sisters. Their story—equal parts glamorous, scandalous, and deeply human—is now brought to life in BritBox’s bold new series, Outrageous. Based on Mary Lovell’s definitive biography, The Mitford Girls, the show dives into the lives
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