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Paul Salfen
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Paul Salfen is a Dallas-based TV host, producer, editor, writer, consultant, and entrepreneur who currently holds the positions of producer and co-host of Drew Pearson Live on ABC and producer/writer for AMFM Magazine. He has previously held the positions of co-host, writer, and producer for Let's Go DFW! on CBS, Sports Plus (FOX Sports Dallas and Comcast SportsNet Chicago), host and producer for the Lone Star EMMY-nominated and Communicator Award-winning show Inside Entertainment, the Drew Pearson Show (FOX Sports), The ANE Show (iHeartRadio), Editorial Director and Editor-In-Chief for ENVY Publications (ENVY magazine, Replay Sports Monthly), Managing Editor and Associate Publisher of 944 magazine, Managing Editor for Flavorpill, Entertainment & Travel Editor for ScoreBoard, and Publisher of Dallas Music Guide. He has spent the past 20 years interviewing a wide variety of the biggest and brightest stars in film and music including the likes of Tom Cruise, Hugh Jackman, Harrison Ford, Angelina Jolie, Will Smith, Willie Nelson, Ozzy Osbourne, Tiesto, and Sandra Bullock, as well as a series of sports, travel and business articles including features on luminaries like Sir Richard Branson. Salfen is a serial entrepreneur in the media industry, having started and/or built up several outlets in every type of media. He also serves as a consultant for a wide variety of companies, even those outside of media. In addition to freelancing for top newspapers, magazines and websites, including The Dallas Morning News, Quick, La Mode, SUCCESS, American Way, and New York Resident, Salfen has been a weekly guest on local TV (ABC, FOX), radio (CNN Radio) and podcast shows and is currently working on a book.
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Dallas, Texas
http://www.supercala.com
Movies reviews only
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Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) |
It is what it is exactly as promised. Is it the best we've seen Deadpool? No. Is it the best we've seen Wolverine? Absolutely not. Avengers this is not - but is it fun? Sure, just not as amazing as fanboys might have you think. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 31, 2024
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Twisters (2024) |
With Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall producing, you know it's a wild big-budget ride that checks everything on the list to be a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster. It is fun, engaging, and the effects are a huge improvement from the original. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 31, 2024
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) |
The sequel fans have been waiting 30 years for – and thankfully it delivers. All of the classic marks are there: the familiar music, car chases, impersonations, quick one-liners, and utter chaos. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 04, 2024
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Despicable Me 4 (2024) |
It’s lighthearted, silly, and exactly what you’d expect but that’s not a bad thing during a time of unrest and an election year. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 04, 2024
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A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) |
The first two (especially the first one) had a dark, mysterious, and dangerous edge, but this one seemed slow, predictable and not very scary. It’s pretty grim and doesn’t offer a happy resolutions so it’s a strange summer film. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 04, 2024
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Kinds of Kindness (2024) |
Maybe it was fun for the actors to showcase their obvious talents but it’s not what you would call an enjoyable watch, which makes it hard to recommend to most anyone unless you’re a devout Lanthimos fan. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 04, 2024
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The Exorcism (2024) |
This film-within-a-film may give casual horror buffs a snack until Halloween but it may not be full-throttle enough for those expecting the likes of The Exorcist. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 04, 2024
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) |
Another wild and visually stunning action spectacle. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 04, 2024
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Inside Out 2 (2024) |
Just as you'd expect, it's sweet, funny, sad, and clever throughout. It's a great ride that can be enjoyed while giving something to discuss as well as maybe some grace in understanding and remembering what happens in the mind during big life changes. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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Ultraman: Rising (2024) |
While beautifully animated and conceived, the true beauty here is in the message of family, acceptance, and forgiveness. It's a perfect Father's Day movie for the whole family. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) |
Although it's not trying to reinvent the wheel, the film knows its audience and gives them more of what they want, which is smart. This is what a big summer movie looks like and is a great big screen experience - especially with a full house. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) |
While it does a decent job, it doesn't match the excitement of Apes past. The effects are great but it lost a little human touch. It also takes a little too long to get there, too. Strong ending, but it drags its knuckles a little too much along the way. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted May 22, 2024
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Civil War (2024) |
While not a horror film per se, the story shows a concern in a Twilight Zone-ish way of what we may become if we keep down the path we're on. It's well-made but will certainly be divisive, but that just seems appropriate given the subject - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted May 22, 2024
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The Fall Guy (2024) |
Cleverly written, wickedly funny, wildly entertaining - and gives us a glaring reason why there should be an Oscar category for stunts. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted May 22, 2024
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Monkey Man (2024) |
Full of memorable characters and stunning visuals with a strong dash of spiritual lore, this action flick hits on all levels. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Apr 20, 2024
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Abigail (2024) |
It's not the most original or most fun horror flick you've seen in recent times but it's a decent enough halfway to Halloween marker. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Apr 19, 2024
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The First Omen (2024) |
Overall it sticks with a brand of horror that fans of the originals should like. It's a little rough and convoluted and certainly not for the faint of heart. Beware the devil, indeed. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Apr 19, 2024
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) |
Ghostbusters was a huge movie for many people and brought a lot of joy with every repeated viewing. It was fun, fresh, quotable, and a joy to watch. This is none of those things. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Apr 19, 2024
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Bob Marley: One Love (2024) |
Of course the music is fantastic, the story is interesting, and as expected has a sad ending as Marley tragically died early. The real joy here is knowing that this will help his music and message of peace live on through younger generations. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Mar 12, 2024
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Dune: Part Two (2024) |
An incredible sci-fi epic that well surpasses the first part and achieves on every level. This might be the best sci-fi film we've had in many years and will likely be one of the best films of the year. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Mar 12, 2024
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Argylle (2024) |
It’s lighthearted but somehow a little too long and not as sharp as Vaughn’s previous work -and certainly no Bond movie, but it is a pretty good big screen adventure. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Role Play (2023) |
Critics will savage it but at-home audiences may find it a nice – if not too standout – free streaming watch during an otherwise slow release week. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Ferrari (2023) |
Michael Mann just needed to floor it and instead he pumped the brakes. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Night Swim (2024) |
It’s fairly by-the-numbers Blumhouse fare but is also pretty fun and seems to be a crowd pleaser. It won’t make your best of list this year but it’s good for a fun jolt at the movies, which is exactly what we expected here. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Napoleon (2023) |
This two and a half hour-plus battle-heavy film shies away from nothing and really does give you kind of what you expect- epic action in a way that we know and love Ridley Scott for and a bonkers performance that we know and love Joaquin Phoenix for. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023) |
Gives a backstory that fleshes out the franchise a little more – and quite honestly, ups the ante. It’s beautifully shot, well-acted, really engaging, and makes for an excellent reason to go to the movies. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Soul Mates (2023) |
This fun little hybrid genre flick is an engaging late night watch if you’re ready for a wild ride. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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The Marvels (2023) |
The weakest and least buzzed-about Marvel film in some time – and it’s a shame. There was such a big opportunity here and they blew it. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) |
You have to admire a filmmaker that makes a piece of art that means something to them and does it their way regardless of the commercial issues and does it through a company where most of their content is seen at home. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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Mean Girls (2024) |
Although it doesn’t quite touch the original, it has surprisingly been 20 years and so much has changed since then and this version seems to fit in well with its target audience and hits the right notes for what this generation wants to see. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Feb 12, 2024
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The Exorcist: Believer (2023) |
While Green did a fine job with the overall look and feel of the film and some great jump scares, will this ever touch the original? Of course not. But it does provide some seasonal scares and is fun to see on the big screen with a lively audience. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Oct 06, 2023
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Saw X (2023) |
Quite possibly the best film in the franchise since the first one. It's perfect timing for Halloween and a good way to end the series on a high note after ups and many downs - if that's what's really going on here. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Oct 06, 2023
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Expend4bles (2023) |
At this point, you know what you're getting into: this is either your thing or it's not. It's not for critics, overly sensitive people, or those looking for a cinematic masterpiece. It's for those that want to relive those silly '80s action matinees. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Oct 05, 2023
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A Haunting in Venice (2023) |
It's beautifully shot, perfectly set, and filled with great actors - and it's even mercifully under 2 hours. So if you want a good pre-Halloween snack with some chills and thrills but isn't too much, this is a fun one for you. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Oct 05, 2023
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The Creator (2023) |
This film - like a lot of great sci-fi, says a lot while still managing to be highly entertaining and is quite a feast for the eyes. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Oct 05, 2023
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The Nun II (2023) |
Although this one is an improvement from the first film, it's still not that strong of an entry in the universe. The atmosphere is great and the jump scares are solid, but there are way too few scares and very little of the title character herself. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Sep 14, 2023
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The Equalizer 3 (2023) |
It's very grim and incredibly bloody with no real surprises - I'm sure you can guess how it ends - but since Denzel is one of the best - he elevates the material in a way that only he can by lighting up the screen. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Sep 08, 2023
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Summer with the Guys (2023) |
It recalls those wild and slightly raunchy '80s and '90s comedies that we just don't see much of anymore, so it's no surprise that one of the producers brought us the American Pie series. It is exactly what you think it is- it's a fun, easy weekend watch. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Sep 08, 2023
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The Hill (2023) |
An incredibly inspirational and touching movie that of course pulls at the heartstrings but it sets out what it was meant to do: honor the subject of a unique story and to give hope and inspire. Dennis Quaid gives his best performance in years. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Sep 08, 2023
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Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story (2023) |
It's a surprisingly touching story, highly entertaining, and very inspirational. Go ahead and get in the passenger seat for this one and enjoy the ride. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Aug 28, 2023
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Blue Beetle (2023) |
Submit to the fun fast-paced romp and you'll find it to be one of the more engaging movies of the summer. Its blend of fun, heart, and important representation make this one a real winner. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Aug 23, 2023
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Strays (2023) |
While it is very funny in places, animal lovers may be uncomfortable with the amount of abuse that the dogs go through at the hands of the humans [Will Forte] - and it may also be too raunchy for some, but smooshing your snout in it is kind of the point. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Aug 19, 2023
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) |
Given that the director brought us one of the last truly scary movies, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, you might think this one might have some chills and thrills - and it just doesn't. It drags on and on with no hint of spookiness until it's too late. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Aug 16, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
The shock value of the violence and terrifying imagery is enough to stay with you long after you leave the theater so be warned. However, cinephiles will know that since it's an A24 film, it's going to stand out in more than a cheap jump scare way. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Aug 16, 2023
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Meg 2: The Trench (2023) |
It's exactly as advertisted: a big, dumb shark movie. It does have fun moments but this one borders more on Sharknado territory than it does Jaws. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Aug 08, 2023
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Haunted Mansion (2023) |
Justin Simien gets a good shot here to mix funny, scary, sweet and something for everyone, which is hard to do. It's a bumpy ride here and there but overall pretty fun which is all you could hope for from a movie based on an amusement park attraction. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 31, 2023
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Barbie (2023) |
Just as fun as it looks. Director Greta Gerwig makes the Barbie world really come to life in a way that would have been disastrous in other hands. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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Oppenheimer (2023) |
Just as epic as you might think. Really brings the historical events to life and gives us a lot to think about coupled with a great excuse to go to the movies. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 27, 2023
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Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) |
From the opening scene, the audience is drawn in and get treated to the craziest stunts, best fights, and wildest chases. This was blockbuster that was almost guaranteed to deliver - and it does. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 12, 2023
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Insidious: The Red Door (2023) |
For the completists, it's a decent enough watch. For newcomers, you can follow along. For everyone else, watch the stronger entries - which is just about all of them. - AMFM Magazine
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| Posted Jul 12, 2023
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