Are you a fan of suspense, thrills, and twists? Of novels that heighten your apprehension, that provoke strong emotion, and that overall are exceedingly fun to read? Of riveting stories that involve crime and teenagers racing against the clock to…
Favorite Moments from AN EMBER IN THE ASHES Series
Welcome back to the re-read campaign for the EMBER Quartet leading up to the release of the highly anticipated Reaper At The Gates by Sabaa Tahir! This week we’re re-reading book two, A Torch Against the Night, and sharing some…
Mary Shelley Movie Review: An emotionally tumultuous look at an artist’s inner demons
There’s no worth in trying to deny that Mary Shelley is an utterly familiar biopic. Much more though in the vein of a Victorian era literary adaptation (think Far From the Madding Crowd) than something as strategic and cold as The Imitation Game, the…
The Flash 4×23 Review: “We Are the Flash” Finally Revealed Mystery Girl’s Identity
The Flash ended its fourth season with a thrilling cliffhanger, finally revealing that the mystery girl (Jessica Parker Kennedy), who has been making an appearance every few episodes since the crossover, is indeed Barry and Iris’ daughter, Nora, from the…
Music Interview: Ryan Harkrider of the Nightowls
Formed in 2011 by frontman and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Harkrider, Austin-based soul band the Nightowls has made a name for themselves in the Austin music scene and beyond with their Motown vibes and big stage presence. Their debut album Good as…
First Trailer For Paul Dano’s ‘Wildlife’
Paul Dano has had one of the most successful careers of any actor on the indie movie circuit, so naturally his next step would be behind the camera. IFC Films released the first trailer for Wildlife, which Dano directed and co-wrote…
The “13 Reasons Why” Season 2 Finale Infuriated Me and You Should be Mad Too [Editors Note]
This editorial is a part of a new column at The Young Folks called “Editors Note.” The column aims to discuss topics currently prevalent in Hollywood. Spoilers for season two of 13 Reasons Why below and trigger warning for discussion about sexual assault. …