Gabrielle Bondi

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Gabrielle founded The Young Folks in 2010 with Luciana Villalba. Since then, she has served as editor-in-chief and oversees the staff and editorial content on The Young Folks. She recently graduated from Northwestern University and is now working on her master's degree at the Medill School of Journalism.

The King’s Speech

It is awards season. So of course, a tailor-made British drama is mixed into the bunch. This year that film is “The King’s Speech.” Will it get recognition this year? Yes, and deservedly so.  Even though it seems slow and…

Exit through the Gift Shop: A Banksy Film

Have you ever heard of Banksy? If not, get outta here! Don’t worry, I’m just joking! For those who don’t know, Banksy is a world renowned street artist. Yet, his identity is completely unknown, with the exception of the few…

I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore

By: Florence Kizza I wanted to read this book because I knew that it was going to be a movie, and I believe that knowing it was going to be a movie affected the way I read it. The book…

“Vampire Academy” series by Richelle Mead

I’m very critical when I walk into bookstores. I don’t judge books by covers, but I do sometimes judge them by titles. “Vampire Academy” is one title that dealt with my cynicism. It felt like a shallow title for a…

I Love You, Phillip Morris

“I Love You, Phillip Morris” has been waiting for theatrical release for awhile. It was supposed to be released this past summer, but was postponed. Now, it’s finally in theaters, and it’s one of the most interesting comedies and love…

True Grit

Ethan and Joel Coen have done it again! Their latest film, “True Grit,” is a fine addition to the Western genre. I couldn’t help but enjoy every second of the film. “True Grit” is Mattie Ross’ story of how she…

TRON: Legacy

“TRON: Legacy” is a really cool movie. That’s the best way to describe it. The movie is a nice contrast to the other slew of films being released that are mostly Oscar-bait. The film is the sequel to “TRON,” which…