CHICAGO – As a pet owner, I know firsthand that I want an exciting life for my guinea pigs. When I’m off at work, I’d like to…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’ Feels More Like a Cat Nap Than Catnip”
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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 Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: Exploring an Inverse Superman Makes ‘Brightburn’ Shine
CHICAGO – The opening to the 1950s “Adventures of Superman” TV series includes the words “strange visitor from another planet.” But because Supes had used his subsequent…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: Exploring an Inverse Superman Makes ‘Brightburn’ Shine”
New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film News: Preview of 7th Chicago Critics Film Festival
CHICAGO – Tonight what heights we’ll hit. The 7th Chicago Critics Film Festival (CCFF) begins on Friday, May 17th, 2019, and offers a week of 2019 film…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film News: Preview of 7th Chicago Critics Film Festival”
New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: ‘Poms’ Stumbles and Fumbles Through a Stale Routine
CHICAGO – There is an undeniable amount of skill and talent that goes into cheerleading. I happen to be rhythmically challenged so I am in awe of…… Read more “New Review from Jon Espino of Hollywood Chicago: Film Review: ‘Poms’ Stumbles and Fumbles Through a Stale Routine”
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”
New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: JT LeRoy Movie Review: A cut-and-dry approach to a stranger-than-fiction story
We all have those stories that sound so outlandish and impossible even having experienced them hasn’t quite convinced you of their reality. Stories that even leave you…… Read more “New from Jon Espino on The Young Folks: JT LeRoy Movie Review: A cut-and-dry approach to a stranger-than-fiction story”
