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).

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Jon’s Movie Review: You Won’t Want to Adopt This “Annie”

Rebooting a series is a huge undertaking. There are so many pitfalls along the way that you have to be careful not to fall and snap your neck. There are very few reasons to reboot anything: updating/changing the story to…

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Jon’s Movie Review: “Still Alice” Doesn’t Let You Forget What’s Important

We’d like to believe that we are more than the sum of our experiences, connections and memories. Ideally, there is something extra and irrevocable that makes us who we are, even when Alzheimer’s disease has already taken everything else away.…

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Monday Morning Moan: Take an Exit on Exodus & Sony VS North Korea

What is the Monday Morning Moan? Just a compilation of the week’s most groan-worthy moments. Have you had your cup of coffee yet? You’re going to need it. This week we talk about Hollywood whitewashing in the film Exodus, and the…

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Jon’s VOD Pick of the Week – Holiday Edition: Housebound

Sometimes going out to the theater is hard work, especially during Thanksgiving break when you’re trapped at home and being forced to socialize with your family.  You’ve reached the end of your queue and have already seen everything worth seeing…

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Jon’s Movie Review: “The Babadook” Jumps Out of the Pages and Beyond the Screen

Children’s books can be terrifying. As an adult, I can look back and laugh at how scared I was at this one: “Strega Nona”. The title translates to Grandma Witch. She has a pot that could make infinite amounts of…

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Monday Morning Moan: Stop Talking About Kim Kardashian, Please? Also Let’s Play: Female Empowerment or Pandering?

What is the Monday Morning Moan? Just a compilation of the week’s most groan-worthy moments. Have you had your cup of coffee yet? You’re going to need it. This week we need to stop talking about Kim Kardashian (after this…

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Jon’s Movie Review: “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” Prepares for Liftoff but Never Fully Rises

So much goes into starting a revolution. First you need a common enemy. Check. Then you need an epic chant. Check. You’ll also need to find a powerful person who symbolizes your cause. Check. Now you’ll need to make plans…