RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution5641 articles published since November 2017

Jonathon Wilson

Jonathon Wilson is one of Ready Steady Cut’s co-founders and has been an instrumental member of the team since its inception in 2017, with a leading role as Senior Editor.

After leaving college, Jonathon ventured into freelance writing to develop a portfolio. He was commissioned in multiple digital and print magazines for fiction and criticism before eventually pivoting to a more managerial role as the News Editor of a video game start-up (Pixels or Death).

In 2015, Jonathon published his first book, “Disfigured,” which is available digitally on Amazon.

Since helping to establish Ready Steady Cut in 2017, Jonathon has remained involved in all aspects of the site’s operation, mainly dedicated to its content output. He remains one of its primary Entertainment writers while also functioning as our dedicated Commissioning Editor, publishing over 6,500 articles. His coverage includes film, TV, entertainment, anime, true crime, and K-drama.

Jonathon’s experience and expertise in contemporary media allow him to assist our writers in producing the highest quality content tailored for savvy modern audiences.

Jonathon was also individually approved for Rotten Tomatoes and gained that status in June 2020: here is his Rotten Tomatoes Profile.

Articles by Jonathon Wilson

‘Apocalypse in the Tropics’ Is A Can’t-Miss Account of the Fall of Liberal Democracy

A few hours ago

At the risk of repeating myself, there is, I think, an argument to be made in favour of streaming services being the most viable delivery...

‘Trainwreck: Balloon Boy’ Is A Fascinating Documentary That Takes Multiple Fun Turns

A few hours ago

Just when it seemed like Trainwreck had reached its lowest ebb with a thoroughly uninteresting instalment, along comes Balloon Boy. This story of an apparent...

‘The Institute’ Gets A Little More Sinister (And Weird) In Episode 2

July 13 2025

I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that in Episode 2, “Shot for Dots”, The Institute still has a lot of the same problems it showcased in the premiere.

‘The Institute’ Is Too Obscure For Its Own Good In Episode 1

July 13 2025

I get the sense we’ll have to cut The Institute a bit of slack. There’s a compelling core story here, and Episode 1 hints at it repeatedly.

The Premiere Of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ Proves This Franchise Can Do Spin-Offs Better Than Most

July 12 2025

Depending on who you ask, contemporary entertainment’s sheer unwillingness to let go of a recognisable IP may or may not be killing the film, TV, and video game industries all at the same time.

The Weird Ending Of ‘Push’ Toys With Genre To Mixed Effect

July 12 2025

Typically, home-invasion thrillers have simple endings. The good guys win, or they don’t. Either way works. But Push, which is a home-invasion thriller for most...

‘Push’ Delivers Expert Suspense But Is Let Down By A Disinterested Lead

July 11 2025

For at least an hour, Push is one of the best, most nail-biting movies of 2025. It’s a masterful work of horror-thriller craftsmanship, brought to...

The Ending Of ‘Almost Cops’ Is Too Safe, Too Obvious, and Too Predictable

July 11 2025

If you’ve ever seen a buddy-cop movie, you’ll likely be able to predict the ending of Almost Cops after the first five minutes. I don’t...

‘Almost Cops’ Plays Too Safe To Rejuvenate the Flagging Buddy-Cop Genre

July 11 2025

Buddy cop comedies used to be ten-a-penny, and a lot of them were great – Lethal Weapon, Rush Hour, 48 Hours, Tango & Cash, the...

‘Madea’s Destination Wedding’ Offers No Answers About How These Things Keep Getting Made

July 11 2025

The Madea franchise remains one of the most confounding mysteries in all of cinema. Madea’s Destination Wedding is the thirteenth – count ‘em! – entry,...

The Ending Of ‘Murderbot’ Finally Gets The Human Element Right

July 11 2025

I’ve had more problems with Murderbot than most, but you have to give credit where it’s due. I was right, at least, in my prediction that the...

In Episode 4, ‘Smoke’ Becomes Far Too Ridiculous To Be Taken Seriously

July 11 2025

Smoke has been a risky show since the beginning, especially since it waited until the final scene of its second episode to become interesting.

The Ending Of ‘Leviathan’ Is David vs. A Literal Goliath To Decide World War I

July 10 2025

It’s a great surprise that Leviathan ends as conclusively as it does. For one thing, it’s a Netflix series, and those are notorious for never...

Netflix’s ‘Leviathan’ Adaptation Puts Its Focus In All The Wrong Places

July 10 2025

You’d need both hands and at least half a foot to count all the cool stuff in Leviathan, Netflix’s anime adaptation of Scott Westerfeld’s World...

The Ending Of ‘Ziam’ Sets Up A Potential Sequel, But Is There Enough Meat On Its Bones?

July 9 2025

It’s an unwritten rule that no Netflix movie can ever truly end. With streaming content being what it is, the possibility of a sequel must...

In ‘Ziam’, It’s Muay Thai vs. the Dead, But the Surface-Level Pleasures Are All You’re Getting

July 9 2025

Even if it wasn’t my job, I’d still find myself watching a movie like Ziam. As played out as zombies might be these days, the...

‘The Buccaneers’ Season 2 Cycles Through A Lot Of Plot In Episode 4

July 9 2025

To give credit where it’s due, I didn’t expect The Buccaneers to rocket through Season 2’s overarching plot the way it does in Episode 4.

‘Stick’ Finally Introduces Timothy Olyphant In Episode 8, And It Was Worth the Wait

July 9 2025

I knew this already, but Stick is a nice reminder that nobody plays smug better than Timothy Olyphant.

The Crowd Work Conundrum: Are Comedians Funnier When They Don’t Write Material?

July 9 2025

Nate Jackson: Super Funny is a very good special by all the usual standards, but it’s fascinating in one specific, new-ish way. Bookended by perfectly funny...

Invite Only: Fan-Casting The Craziest Project X Party Ever

July 7 2025

If you’re old enough to have been a teenager in 2012 or thereabouts, you no doubt remember Project X, a teen comedy based on a...