Host, KSL Movie Show

Steve Salles

Steve Salles is a co-host of the KSL Movie Show. You can reach him at ssalles@ksl.com.

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Diamond Heist’ is a true story with a James Bond-esque plot

"The Diamond Heist" features a number of twists and turns you'll never see coming.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Wedding Banquet’ is worth the effort

In "The Wedding Banquet," a group of friends and lovers have to pretend to be somebody else. The results are stressful and sometimes comical.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: You might want to leave ‘Warfare,’ but you shouldn’t

“Warfare” was mostly filmed within the confines of the house, very claustrophobic, with a small crew, a vivid memory and only two platoons in real time.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Amateur’ fails to be an interesting twist on revenge flicks

In "The Amateur," an overcooked finale and some bad plot points detract from what could have been an interesting twist on the tried-and-true revenge flick.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ is gut-wrenching

'Bob Trevino Likes It' is so gut wrenching that I thought surely some of this is made up.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Friend’ has wit and wisdom in abundance

'The Friend' has wit and wisdom in abundance. So, you might want to give “The Friend” a chance. 
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Life List’ is a film with sage advice

"The Life List" starring Sofia Carson is a genuine movie that has a message of living your best life.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Penguin Lessons’ is a sweet, emotional adventure

"The Penguin Lessons" is a a sweet, emotional adventure that will warm the coldest heart.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Locked’ is insanity behind a fancy steering wheel

"Locked," starring Sir Anthony Hopkins and Bill Skarsgård, has a cool vehicle but a muddy plot.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Snow White’ is delightedly heartfelt and stays true to beloved original

The themes of fearless, fair, brave and true were front and center in "Snow White," a delightfully heartfelt musical
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Novocaine’ is fun, unless you have pain empathy

If you can look beyond the seriousness of someone with CIP having some fun with their condition, you’ll likely get a kick out of "Novocaine."
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Electric State’ is so expensive and so cool

"The Electric State" is one of the most expensive movies ever made. Does it pay off?
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ is well-acted, raises tension to a new level

"The Rule of Jenny Pen" is expertly acted, says KSL Movie Show Reviewer Steve Salles, and accordingly raises tension to a new level.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Rule Breakers’ is a well-made, wholesome movie

"Rule Breakers" has all the feels, including inspiration, good-heartedness, respect and compassion for fellow competitors and love of self.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Riff Raff’ is as awkward as it is humorless

"Riff Raff" is a dark comedy, but the darkness deeply outweighs the laughs.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ is a lot to take in

'My Dead Friend Zoe' is a lot to take in, but it’s so well written and acted, that it completely works and makes total sense.  
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: A look at the Oscar-nominated documentary shorts

KSL Movie Show host Steve Salles takes a look at each of the five 2025 Oscar-nominated documentary shorts.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Unbreakable Boy’ offers some gritty truths

"The Unbreakable Boy" offers some gritty truths that shows an unexpected level of bravery for a family movie.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘The Gorge’ is filled with action thrills

"The Gorge" is one of those strange little movies that grabs you by the throat for the first half, then plunges you into the unknown, says KSL Movie Reviewer Steve Salles.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is nothing new

As the newest film is the series franchise, Captain America" Brave new World doesn't bring a big punch.
1 year ago

KSL Movie Show review: Beware ‘Bring Them Down’ may be a difficult watch

Steve Salles says the movie "Bring them Down" is well-made, well-acted, but be nothing but misery.
2 years ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Love Hurts’ is painful to watch

The only saving grace of "Love Hurts," writes KSL Movie Reviewer Steve Salles, is that it's relatively short.
2 years ago

KSL Movie Show review: ‘Valiant One’ is a silly movie that takes itself too seriously

"Valiant One" features a series of logistical mistakes with serious consequences — in a goofy movie that shouldn’t be mired by serious consequences. 
2 years ago

KSL Movie Show review: Journalist or not, go see ‘September 5’

KSL Movie Show host Steve Salles says "September 5" is a must-watch for anyone wanting to go into news but journalist or not, go see this movie.
2 years ago