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).

Lana Del Rey’s short film ‘Tropico’ is a heat wave of lust

Every Del Rey fan has been waiting for the release of this. I was no exception. The premise behind it is that Lana Del Rey is Eve in what she calls “a biblical story of sin and redemption.” You already…

25,000 Mile Love Story Red Carpet Event – Chicago

Just in time for the holidays,  a story of selflessness, love, and above all, the will to endure the toughest obstacles the world has to throw. Serge Roetheli is a Swiss endurance athlete who has always been pushing himself to…

Jon’s Movie Review: The 25,000 Mile Love Story

It seems like every other movie we see is about a journey or quest full of obstacles and hardships that need to be overcome. Some involve the a girl leading a rebellion against the government, others involve one hobbit, a…

Jon’s Movie Review: “Homefront” Might Make You Wish You Hadn’t Left Home

We don’t need to be reminded that the backwoods countryside of the south is an inhospitable place. We know that, and we are constantly reminded of that, whether it’s chainsaw wielding psychopaths, uncontrollable Honey Boo-Boo’s, or civil war era Confederates.…

Jon’s Movie Review : ‘Catching Fire’ Heats Up The Screen With Love, War & Rebellion

  Near-parallel dystopian universes have been done before. Done to death at times. The Hunger Games franchise is no exception, with less than the most original instances of government oppression and war. That being said, it’s not so much the…

Jon’s Movie Review: ‘Delivery Man’ Sends Us A Damaged Package

One absolute truth exists in the world of film when it comes to remakes: They will always be compared to their predecessors. It’s an inevitable part of making a remake, regardless of whether you’re remaking an old film or remaking…

Geek Peek: Netflix/Marvel Marriage,’Day of the Doctor’ Trailer, and Batman Fan Fiction

Netflix + Marvel = 4? The release of Thor: The Dark World isn’t the only big thing Marvel has done recently. It was announced that Netflix and Marvel will be teaming up to create 4 new super hero shows that will…