Check out my initial video about Harold below and be sure to follow @stephenleth on socials!

@stephenleth Harold Hollihan of Shea Heights was surprised by his son with AC/DC tickets this Christmas, and the video of the reveal from @nicolehollihan has made him NL’s latest viral star #fyp #foryoupage #trending #viral #newfoundland ♬ original sound – Mattiuz

5. The Hateful Eight (2015) – stream on Starz/Prime Video

Quentin Tarantino’s claustrophobic Western features an all-star cast, including Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Samuel L. Jackson, and takes place predominantly in a cabin during a blizzard, filled with all sorts of interesting characters. The howling wind and blowing snow outside will really enhance the paranoia-filled mood of this flick, along with the Academy Award winning score by legendary composer Ennio Morricone and, as a bonus, it’s monster run time of 182 minutes will offer maximum shoveling procrastination.

4. Snow Day (2000) – rent on AppleTV

Perhaps, like many radio DJs, you don’t get the luxury of snow days anymore. Well, relive the excitement and magic of a weather-related school closure with this playful comedy that will make you long for the days of essays and math tests. Watching this movie as an adult will also be fun as you get to see future stars like Josh Peck and Emmanuelle Chriqui, as well as performances from comedy icons like Jean Smart and Chris Elliott. And don’t forget a fun role from punk icon Iggy Pop as a tired disc jockey! Can’t relate.

3. The Thing (1982) – stream on Crave

Few horror movies made their mark like John Carpenter’s take on the horror classic the Thing (From Another World). Our second entry on the list that features action movie heavyweight Kurt Russell sees a small team at an Antarctic outpost terrorized by a shape-shifting alien organism that could be any one of them. This one isn’t for the faint of heart, with its still-impressive special effects that will have you wincing, but it goes perfectly with a late night snowstorm. Just hold your dog close and maybe leave the lights on… just in case!

2. Fargo (1996) – stream on Starz/Prime Video

A movie that is made to be watched during winter. Set in the snowy climes of Minnesota and North Dakota, this black comedy from the Coen Brothers will have you laughing, gasping, and looking away from the screen in a span of mere minutes. The headline here is a masterful performance from Frances McDormand, the first of two to earn her an Oscar, as policewoman Marge Gunderson in the midst of solving one of the most bizarre murder cases ever put to celluloid. This is one of my favourite movies but it’s especially effective during the colder months.

1. The Shining (1980) – stream on Crave

What else could it be? There’s just something inherently creepy about a persistent snow storm and, when the cabin fever starts to set in, I say remind yourself of how much worse off you could be. For example, you could be poor Shelley Duval, stuck at the Overlook Hotel with her husband, played by a delightfully deranged Jack Nicholson, and her son, who may be possessed and is talking to his finger?! It doesn’t get much weirder or more blizzard-appropriate than one of the most iconic horror movies ever, filled with iconic moments that have you saying “wtf” even after multiple viewings.

Another young hockey player from this province has made it to the NHL. Ryan Greene, native of Paradise, has signed an entry level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks and has already made his NHL debut. The forward made his team debut for Chicago in the team’s 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens with 12:55 of ice time. ESPN reported on April 13th that the Boston University alum had signed his rookie deal with the team, after being drafted in the second round 57th overall in 2022.

The deal comes a day after BU lost the NCAA men’s hockey title to Western Michigan this past Saturday. In 118 games for the Terriers, Greene notched 105 points. He also spent time in the USHL, appearing in 128 games for the Green Bay Gamblers, registering 88 points over that span. The Blackhawks are expected to play Greene again in their final game of the season, tonight at 8:30 against the Senators. The team currently sits near the bottom of the NHL’s standings with 24 wins in 81 games. Greene is the 32nd player from Newfoundland and Labrador to play in the NHL, the first being the recently passed Alex Faulkner, who played 101 games in the big league.

Movie fans woke up to some sad news on Wednesday, as the passing of actor Val Kilmer was announced by his daughter Mercedes. The former Batman and Top Gun star died at age 65 after a bout of pneumonia. In 2014, he was diagnosed with throat cancer, an illness he would eventually overcome. As movie fans, Stephen, Hugh, and Shannell all had fond memories to share of Kilmer’s decades-long career on the big screen.

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Besides his role as Iceman in Top Gun, Kilmer was inarguably best known for playing the caped crusader in Batman Forever, alongside Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, and Nicole Kidman. In fact, he was Stephen’s favourite actor to don the cape and cowl. Any time that the Dark Knight is brought up, it is inevitably followed by a debate about which actor has been the best in the role over the years. According to OZFM listeners, 80’s Batman Michael Keaton was a crowd-pleaser and Shannell’s choice, as well as the edgier Christian Bale of Batman Begins. Hugh brought up the late Kevin Conroy, who gave life to Batman in animated features and video games for the better part of three decades.

Who is your favourite Batman actor? What about your fav Val Kilmer flick? Let us know anytime @947OZFM on social media or call or text the OZ Line – 709-576-6936!

Tickets are set to go on sale at noon on Tuesday, March 25th at ChurchillParkMusicFestival.com and be sure to keep it locked to OZFM weekdays between now and then for your chance to beat the box office! Hear Stephen and Shannell making the big concert announcement on OZ Mornings this past Friday below:

Stephen and Shannell on OZ Mornings had some difficulty envisioning Paris Hilton and her trademark vocal fry delivering some stereotypical true crime cliches.

The team announced last night that second E.J. Harnden is leaving the rink effective immediately. 

The team is expected to announce who will be replacing Harnden in “the coming weeks”.

The New Jersey Devils have signed the restricted free agent to a three-year, $12 million contract.

The new deal will carry a cap hit of $4 million.

The 22-year-old Carbonear native posted 20 goals and 33 points in in the 2023-2024 season.