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: ‘Trainwreck’

There are three kinds of trainwrecks. The first is a potentially tragic accident involving a train. The second is used as a euphemism for a person heading to an inevitably bad end. The third one is a strain of very…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘What We Did on Our Holiday’

I have been to my fair share of funerals. They are stuffy, somber affairs where there are more tears than cheers. It is considered being morbid when you even so much as smile at a funeral. I’ve always felt that…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Self/less’

Like some people, most films want to live forever. In the case of Self/less, it’ll be lucky to last the weekend.

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Terminator Genisys’

Past, present, or future, no one is ever safe from the damaging effects of sequels or reboots. Terminator Genisys goes back in time to try and save the world but irreparably ruins the future of the franchise. It should be obvious…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Magic Mike XXL’

Our favorite beefcakes are back, so let the feast begin! Admittedly, there was little at stake. Although we lightly touch upon Mike’s (Channing Tatum) business and how it is struggling, you are quickly made to forget about that as he…

Video Game Review: ‘Tales from the Borderlands,’ Episode 3 “Catch A Ride”

Platform Played: Playstation 4 Developer: Telltale Games Publisher: Telltale Games Release Date: 6/23/2015 We are officially mid-season into Tales from the Borderlands, and we get one of the best episodes yet in episode three, “Catch a Ride.” There is action, romance, murder, and…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Big Game’

This summer, the blockbuster films have been like going through a barren, scorching desert. Every once in a while, we come across a few refreshing oases that keep us going and continue to give us life. When your choices this weekend…