Jon Espino
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Jon would say that as a writer, he is a self-proclaimed film snob and a pop culture junkie. Always gives his honest, critical, and maybe a little bit snarky opinion on everything. He's very detail oriented and loves anything involving creativity and innovation. You're better off asking him who his favorite director is rather than his favorite film. So beware and get ready to be entertained. You can contact him at jon@theyoungfolks.com or follow him on twitter @DystopianHero. (Also, he doesn't always refer to himself in the third person, but sometimes he just has to).

Movie Review: Hacksaw Ridge

Mel Gibson has returned to direct a film about war, faith, and male heroism. Yes, we have seen this from him many times before, but it has been at least a decade since his last directorial entry. That means that…

Halloween Movie Countdown Day 13: The Strangers (2008)

We’ll be counting down to Halloween with a new post each day about our personal favorite Halloween-inspired and horror movies. To read our past lead up to Halloween coverage, click here. I have a very complicated relationship with horror movies. Most…

Interview: Garrett Clayton from King Cobra

Sex, scandals, and murder. This story is fairly well-known in the gay community, but especially notorious in the porn industry. King Cobra follows the rise of star Sean Paul Lockhart, better known by his porn name Brent Corrigan. This film is sexy,…

Movie Review – Kevin Hart: What Now?

It is hard to argue that any comedian alive has as unique of a stage presence as Kevin Hart. When on stage, Hart is able to expand, making his presence not just known, but making it the center of any…

Movie Review: Denial

Some may say that you will never understand the hardships or atrocities our past generations have faced because we have never had to live through them. To an extent, that is true, but that is why we are told stories.…

Movie Review: Desierto

We have all heard the tales that happen at the border. Regardless of the skew of these stories, or if you think illegal immigrants are coming to take your jobs, the lack of humanity behind them should affect you. The Cuarón…

Chicago International Film Festival: Report #1

Every year, we wait with bated breath to see what the line-up for this year’s Chicago International Film Festival will be. Can they possibly outdo last year’s selections? What gems have they found for us to view? In its 52nd…