CHICAGO – Even before I figured out my own sexuality, Judy Garland’s status as a gay icon was known to me. I wouldn’t understand why until much…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: Zellweger’s Star Power Single-Handedly Saves Stale ‘Judy’”
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New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: Visual Beauty Can’t Cover Up Cultural Vagueness in ‘Abominable’
CHICAGO – The changing view on yetis goes to show just how different my childhood was from kids growing up today. Back in my day, yeti’s were…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: Visual Beauty Can’t Cover Up Cultural Vagueness in ‘Abominable’”
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 Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Greets Us With Cultural and Emotional Exploration
CHICAGO – We all have those family stories that seem just so uniquely ours that it is hard to believe anyone could actually relate to them. Stories…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Greets Us With Cultural and Emotional Exploration”
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”
