RoleSenior Editor
LocationWest Yorkshire, United Kingdom
ExpertiseEditorial, Film and TV, News, Entertainment, K-Drama, Pop Culture, Rotten Tomatoes Approved, Editorial
Contribution6204 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

Light of My Life Review: A Compelling Dystopic Parental Drama

August 10 2019

When you think of films in which a parent and their child navigate the ruins of a post-apocalyptic society you think, inevitably, of Cormac McCarthy’s The...

The Outpost Recap: Do You Want A Demon Army Or Not?

August 10 2019

This recap of The Outpost Season 2, Episode 5, “The Blade of the Three”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...

Ode To Joy Review: A Mildly Charming Rom-Com

August 9 2019

Jason Winer’s Ode to Joy falls into a sub-category usually favored by YA stories, with young stars, one or both of whom are afflicted by some terrible...

Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil Review: A Dark Relationship Drama

August 9 2019

Aadish Keluskar’s grim and unusual relationship drama Jaoon Kahan Bata Ae Dil has an IMDb page with an English title: Lovefucked. And it’s the kind of...

‘The InBESTigators’ Season 1 Review – Pint-Sized Policework in Netflix’s Kiddie Series

August 9 2019

Netflix is thinking of the kids in their breezy ten-part series The InBESTigators, about four-grade school kids who start up a detective agency to solve...

The Family Review: Who Really Controls Power in Washington, D.C.?

August 9 2019

The question of who really controls global power is an old one, and rarely satisfactorily answered. What is ostensibly representative democracy is believed by many...

Sintonia Review: Netflix’s New Teen Drama Provides A Snapshot Of An Underrepresented Culture

August 9 2019

Netflix loves a coming-of-age story. Even its flagship show, Stranger Things, is more about growing up than it is about interdimensional monsters or 80s nostalgia. The...

BH90210 Recap: Meet Your Meta

August 8 2019

This recap of BH90210 Episode 1, “The Reunion”, contains spoilers. In our current confusing times of prequels, sequels, reboots, and reimaginings, BH90210 is at least an...

Yellowstone Recap: Well, That Was Certainly An Episode

August 8 2019

This recap of Yellowstone Season 2, Episode 7, “Resurrection Day”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking these...

The Naked Director Season 1 Review: Only In Japan

August 8 2019

The Naked Director Season 1 was released on Netflix today, August 8th. This review is spoiler-free. The Naked Director is about sex. Of course, it’s the...

Yellowstone Recap: That’ll Keep Her Quiet

August 7 2019

This recap of Yellowstone Season 2, Episode 6, “Blood the Boy”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking...

Yellowstone Recap: War Stories

August 7 2019

This recap of Yellowstone Season 2, Episode 5, “Touching Your Enemy”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking...

A Perfect Getaway (2009) Review

August 7 2019

On this day ten years ago, A Perfect Getaway was released from director David Twohy, the man that bought us the Pitch Black trilogy, Below...

The Iron Giant (1999) Review

August 6 2019

Today marks the 20-year anniversary of much loved classic animation The Iron Giant. The endearing tale of a giant heroic robot from outer space won...

Euphoria Recap: The End. But For How Long?

August 5 2019

This recap of Euphoria Season 1, Episode 8, “And Salt the Earth Behind You”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...

Pennyworth Recap: The Premiere Wasn’t A Fluke — This Show Is Really Good

August 5 2019

This recap of Pennyworth Season 1, Episode 2, “The Landlord’s Daughter”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode by clicking...

The Operative Review: Being A Spy Is Bland Even If You’re Diane Kruger

August 4 2019

You can sometimes trace a film’s history and make a reasonably accurate guess of what it’s going to be like. The Operative, written and directed by...

Coyote Lake Review: Atypical Vigilante Thriller Can’t Choose A Side

August 3 2019

Sara Seligman’s Coyote Lake is just interesting enough to be annoying. Most vigilante thrillers don’t even get that far, so credit where it’s due. But this new...

She-Ra & the Princesses of Power Season 3 Review

August 2 2019

Returning to our screens is the third installment of Netflix’s hit original cartoon She-Ra and the Princess of Power. Based on the 1985 Filmation cartoon,...

Basketball Or Nothing Review: Another Sporting Hit For Netflix

August 2 2019

It’s admirable how quickly and capably Netflix finds a niche and then attacks it. It’s like watching a shark devour swimmers who ignore those warning...