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).

Film
Interview: Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Taylor Zakhar Perez and Maisie Richardson-Sellers

After the huge success of Netflix’s The Kissing Booth, we finally got a second film (and a third coming soon), but this time the stakes and dance sequences are much higher. We got to sit down in a video chat…

Interviews
Interview: Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Taylor Russell talk about the complexities in ‘Waves’

Every decade or so, we get new media that only entertains us but educates us on the experiences of the next generation. Many times they highlight the new complexities and differences of their experience to ours, but they also remind…

Interviews
Interview: Thomasin McKenzie talks ‘Jojo Rabbit’, ‘The King’, and the importance of acceptance

After her breakout role in Leave No Trace, Thomasin McKenzie has continued to impress viewers with the range and variety in roles. This year alone she was in the biographical True History of the Kelly Gang, starred in Taika Waititi’s…

Movie Reviews
Steven Universe: The Movie Review: These same gems shine bright in a new light

In case you’re still living in a Steven Universe-free world, this is your entry point. Starting a new series is a daunting task, especially when it’s already five seasons deep, but Steven Universe: The Movie provides a standalone experience that…

Movie Reviews
‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ Movie Review: Diverse casting can’t compensate for cultural vapidity

When I was a teenager, I had the rare privilege of becoming an older brother once again. For those of you not in the know, this unexpected sibling is what we lovingly refer to as an “oops baby,” named for…

Interviews
Interview: The Farewell’s Lulu Wang on Belonging to Two Cultures, Awkwafina, and Being Selfish

Think of the most devasting experience in your life. Remember how incredibly personal it feels and how you think that this experience is unique only to you. Now realize that when sharing your experience, you will always find people who…

Movie Reviews
Stuber Movie Review: This is one ride you won’t want to share

As hard as it may be to believe, there was once a time when getting into a complete stranger’s car was something most parents warned their kids about. Now, you can just call up some random person through an app…