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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Interview: Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Taylor Zakhar Perez and Maisie Richardson-Sellers”
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New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Interview: Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Taylor Russell talk about the complexities in ‘Waves’”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Interview: Thomasin McKenzie talks ‘Jojo Rabbit’, ‘The King’, and the importance of acceptance”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Steven Universe: The Movie Review: These same gems shine bright in a new light”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: ‘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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’ Movie Review: Diverse casting can’t compensate for cultural vapidity”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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.…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Interview: The Farewell’s Lulu Wang on Belonging to Two Cultures, Awkwafina, and Being Selfish”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Stuber Movie Review: This is one ride you won’t want to share”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Interview: Director Gigi Saul Guerrero Talks Horror and Blumhouse’s ‘Into the Dark’: “Culture Shock””
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: The Souvenir Movie Review: Hogg’s autobiographical powerhouse won’t leave you empty-handed”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: 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…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: Interview: The Intruder’s Meagan Good and Deon Taylor talk film inspirations and kinky Dennis Quaid”
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