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).

Interview: Director Gigi Saul Guerrero Talks Horror and Blumhouse’s ‘Into the Dark’: “Culture Shock”

Horror as a genre has always brought out our biggest fears or created new things for us to be afraid of. You may not be able to remember your first birthday, but I can guarantee you will never forget the…

Interview: Joe Talbot and Jimmie Fails talk love and pain in The Last Black in San Francisco

When I was growing up, there was always an unspoken code between friends who were boys. There was a way we were supposed to act and an expectation that even the closest friendships would be casual and “chill”. Showing vulnerability…

The Souvenir Movie Review: Hogg’s autobiographical powerhouse won’t leave you empty-handed

At the end of the day, we become our own people with our own ideas and voices, but the long road to get there is mired with love, loss and an often painful variety of life lessons along the way.…

The Intruder Movie Review: Dennis Quaid slays in this throwback thriller

I am 110% a “city boy.” I have literally been to rural areas and had people comment on the softness of my hands after a handshake. I then remind them about the importance of moisturizing and self-care. Moisturizing is important…

JT LeRoy Movie Review: A cut-and-dry approach to a stranger-than-fiction story

We’ve all been told that there are at least two sides to any story, but the intent of JT LeRoy isn’t to elaborate on he-said-she-said details, but to explore the complexity behind why these two artists were attracted to the mask known as JT LeRoy.

Interview: The Intruder’s Meagan Good and Deon Taylor talk film inspirations and kinky Dennis Quaid

No place is sacred anymore. I’m writing this from under my blanket after hearing a noise in the other room. Just when you thought it was safe to be at home, we get another home invasion horror/thriller to remind you…

The Curse of La Llorona Movie Review: Prepare to weep from boredom

Fear may be subjective, but if my younger self knew that they would still be making basic horror films like The Curse of the Llorona 20 years later, I know it would truly have scared the bejesus out of me.