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In the crisp autumn of 2025, as J.D. Vance ascends to the vice presidency of the United States, it's impossible not to revisit the cinematic lens that first thrust his personal odyssey into the national spotlight. Hillbilly Elegy, Ron Howard's 2020 adaptation of Vance's bestselling memoir, arrives anew in our cultural conversation—not as a mere

In the glittering haze of Hollywood's relentless churn, where dreams are as fleeting as viral TikToks, Kirrilee Berger emerges as a beacon of unapologetic authenticity. Seated across from AMFM Magazine's Paul Salfen in a conversation that crackles with raw enthusiasm, Berger dishes on her latest cinematic escapade, Peas and Carrots—a film that dares to whisper

Interview by Paul Salfen In the heart of North Hollywood, under the flickering neon of a Lankershim Boulevard theater, Ryan Swanson’s life took a sharp turn. It was 2010, and a Facebook message from a high school friend beckoned him across town for a reunion that would prove providential. “You’ve got to meet my husband,”

Interview by Paul Salfen In the high-octane world of fine dining, where a single star can redefine a chef’s legacy, Apple TV+’s Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars slices through the mystique of the Michelin Guide with unprecedented access. Hosted by the effervescent Jesse Burgess, a self-professed food obsessive whose infectious enthusiasm lights up the screen,

The Alamo Drafthouse in Austin buzzed with anticipation at Fantastic Fest 2025, where the Adams family—Toby Poser, John Adams, and their daughters Lulu and Zelda—unveiled their latest cinematic creation, Mother of Flies. This warped fairy tale, shot in the hauntingly beautiful Catskill forests, marks their most personal narrative yet. As the lights dimmed and the

Interview by Paul Salfen In a world where storytelling can change lives, Amy Byer Shainman stands as a beacon of purpose and passion. Known as the BRCA Responder, Shainman has dedicated her life to raising awareness about hereditary cancer syndromes, particularly BRCA gene mutations, which significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. As

By Paul Salfen The Alamo Drafthouse was still buzzing from the electric premiere of The Curse at Fantastic Fest 2025 when I caught up with Kenichi Ugana, the Japanese genre maestro whose latest film had the audience gripped by a chilling vision of social media’s dark side. Over the clink of glasses and the hum

Interview by Paul Salfen The air crackles with electric anticipation at Fantastic Fest 2025, where the blood-soaked, riff-heavy sequel to 2015’s cult classic Deathgasm has just detonated. Deathgasm II: Goremageddon, written and directed by New Zealand’s maestro of metal and gore, Jason Lei Howden, is a splatter-fest that cranks the volume to eleven. The film

Interview by Paul Salfen In the cozy confines of her bakery, Danielle mixes batter with practiced ease, her husband Pat by her side, their easy banter a balm against the storm brewing inside her. At thirty-something, with a loving marriage and lively game nights with friends, life seems sweet—until a BRCA1 gene mutation test turns

In the bustling warmth of her bakery, Danielle kneads dough with a rhythm that’s almost meditative, her husband Pat tossing her a playful grin as flour dusts the air. It’s a snapshot of normalcy, a moment of joy in a life that’s been anything but ordinary lately. At thirty-something, happily married, and surrounded by her