Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
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LATEST
‘Looking Through Water’: Maybe Michael Douglas’s Last Movie
“Looking Through Water” reminds us that in tribal life, the grandfather and grandson were considered spiritual brothers. Neither of them understand the father.
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‘St. Elmo’s Fire’: 40th Anniversary and 2025 Re-release
Andrew McCarthy blamed the derailing of his acting career on having been labeled part of the Brat Pack. It was more likely having been in ‘St. Elmo’s Fire.’
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’: A 2025 Re-release
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is brilliant movie magic with great family values.
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‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story’: The Healing of Chicago
“Broken Mary” is about Chicago’s most popular deejay—his rise to fame, loss, redemption by Christ, healing, and new ministry. He now goes by “Mary’s roadie.”
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‘Grow’: Fun Family Film Not as Far-Fetched as You Might Think
It’s scientifically proven plants can think and sense human thoughts. Every once in a while someone can do the same, in reverse. ‘Grow’ shares a truth.
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‘Almost Popular’: More High School Popularity Obsession
Alongside the other high school social categories, AI-raised kids may soon be called The Clueless. Oops—“Clueless” is already a 30-year old high school classic.
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‘One Battle After Another’: Maybe 2025’s Most Irresponsible Movie
Anderson couldn’t have seen Charlie Kirk’s tragic death coming, but he does appear to be kicking the hornet’s nest to incite revolutionary violence.
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‘The Choral’: When People Understood That Art Reflects Heaven
Fiennes’s choirmaster tells us we should listen to music, read poetry, and look at beautiful paintings, daily. Beauty anchors one’s connection to the divine.
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‘Dead of Winter’: Emma Thompson in a Rock-Solid Thriller
Seeing Thompson stitch a bullet wound, press-check a Glock, and keep kicking after getting nailed with a high-caliber bolt-action rifle is surprisingly fun.
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‘Code 3’: Rainn Wilson as a Burnt-Out EMT in a Hilarious Dramedy
‘Code 3’ demonstrates why paramedics, while maybe not deserving the pay doctors get, should be paid more for enduring the same level of stress.
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‘Looking Through Water’: Maybe Michael Douglas’s Last Movie
“Looking Through Water” reminds us that in tribal life, the grandfather and grandson were considered spiritual brothers. Neither of them understand the father.
|
‘St. Elmo’s Fire’: 40th Anniversary and 2025 Re-release
Andrew McCarthy blamed the derailing of his acting career on having been labeled part of the Brat Pack. It was more likely having been in ‘St. Elmo’s Fire.’
|
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’: A 2025 Re-release
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is brilliant movie magic with great family values.
|
‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story’: The Healing of Chicago
“Broken Mary” is about Chicago’s most popular deejay—his rise to fame, loss, redemption by Christ, healing, and new ministry. He now goes by “Mary’s roadie.”
|
‘Grow’: Fun Family Film Not as Far-Fetched as You Might Think
It’s scientifically proven plants can think and sense human thoughts. Every once in a while someone can do the same, in reverse. ‘Grow’ shares a truth.
|
‘Almost Popular’: More High School Popularity Obsession
Alongside the other high school social categories, AI-raised kids may soon be called The Clueless. Oops—“Clueless” is already a 30-year old high school classic.
|
‘One Battle After Another’: Maybe 2025’s Most Irresponsible Movie
Anderson couldn’t have seen Charlie Kirk’s tragic death coming, but he does appear to be kicking the hornet’s nest to incite revolutionary violence.
|
‘The Choral’: When People Understood That Art Reflects Heaven
Fiennes’s choirmaster tells us we should listen to music, read poetry, and look at beautiful paintings, daily. Beauty anchors one’s connection to the divine.
|
‘Dead of Winter’: Emma Thompson in a Rock-Solid Thriller
Seeing Thompson stitch a bullet wound, press-check a Glock, and keep kicking after getting nailed with a high-caliber bolt-action rifle is surprisingly fun.
|
‘Code 3’: Rainn Wilson as a Burnt-Out EMT in a Hilarious Dramedy
‘Code 3’ demonstrates why paramedics, while maybe not deserving the pay doctors get, should be paid more for enduring the same level of stress.
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