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).

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Cooties’

Comedy and horror are completely different creatures, but sometimes, when handled with care, you make them complementary. At the moment of a scare, your body releases a rush of adrenaline, causing you to be extra alert. Then, after you realized…

33rd Reeling Film Festival: What To Watch

  After 33 years, Reeling Film Festival is still going strong and nothing proves that more than this year’s line-up. Aside from the diverse films from all around the world, Reeling will also be showing two highly anticipated, major studio…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Turbo Kid’

The great thing about 80’s era films is that you didn’t need to be alive during that time to fully appreciate them. Films like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and The Goonies transcend generations and continue to be relatable even today.…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Z for Zachariah’

The end of the world doesn’t always come with a bang and large amounts of carnage. The aftermath isn’t always a dystopian society run by tweens or a Mad Maxian style anarchist society that worships water. Sometimes the end of…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Grandma’

Two very different, but also surprisingly similar, generations of women, one very old car, a limited Rolodex of contacts, and a limited amount of gas are all you need for this road trip. On the search for $600 for an abortion,…

Wizard World Chicago Exclusive: Barry Bostwick

Barry Bostwick is a man you may have seen before but couldn’t quite remember his name. He is a self-proclaimed “THAT guy” whose breadth of work would overwhelm you. Rocky Horror Picture Show fans will know him as Brad (or “Oh…

Wizard World Chicago Exclusive: Michael Rooker

Another Wizard World Chicago exclusive where we get to talk to the villain that you love to hate, but is now becoming the hero you hate to love (or love to love in some cases). Michael Rooker talks to us…