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
‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life
A Polynesian music soundtrack brings to mind too many cheesy vacation-comedies. Zane’s bravura performance as Brando deserved a top-notch vehicle.
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‘Bull Run’: Runs but Doesn’t Fly
Possibly all the American professions like tech, finance, sales, real estate, law, politics, and media—that tend to feature bro-culture—will enjoy ‘Bull Run.’
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‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney Goes Full ‘Raging Bull’ De Niro
Sweeney has shifted her brand from pin-up-girl to serious actress with a series of unglamorous roles. With ‘Christy’ she turns in a career-best as a pro boxer.
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‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing
“Sentimental Value” raises the crucial question: is creating art a genuine form of seeking forgiveness? Or is it an elegant way to externalize guilt?
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‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation
Director Kathryn Bigelow’s film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mysterious intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
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‘Good Fortune’: Too Nice to Compete With ‘Trading Places’
One can say, positively, that ‘Good Fortune’ is fundamentally positive and nice. Unfortunately, the best comedy is often quite mean.
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‘London Calling’: A Hitman Caper-Comedy and Road-Buddy Movie
Veteran assassin is forced to help a crime boss’s son become a man—a hitman—in a series of wacky, action-filled setups. Fun premise, bad execution—pun intended.
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker
“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
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‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime
One of America’s failures is not helping soldiers transition back to society. That’s not the real story of “Roofman,” but one appreciates the artistic license.
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‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life
A Polynesian music soundtrack brings to mind too many cheesy vacation-comedies. Zane’s bravura performance as Brando deserved a top-notch vehicle.
|
‘Bull Run’: Runs but Doesn’t Fly
Possibly all the American professions like tech, finance, sales, real estate, law, politics, and media—that tend to feature bro-culture—will enjoy ‘Bull Run.’
|
‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney Goes Full ‘Raging Bull’ De Niro
Sweeney has shifted her brand from pin-up-girl to serious actress with a series of unglamorous roles. With ‘Christy’ she turns in a career-best as a pro boxer.
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‘Sentimental Value’: Reflecting on Art, Redemption, and Healing
“Sentimental Value” raises the crucial question: is creating art a genuine form of seeking forgiveness? Or is it an elegant way to externalize guilt?
|
‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation
Director Kathryn Bigelow’s film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mysterious intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
|
‘Good Fortune’: Too Nice to Compete With ‘Trading Places’
One can say, positively, that ‘Good Fortune’ is fundamentally positive and nice. Unfortunately, the best comedy is often quite mean.
|
‘London Calling’: A Hitman Caper-Comedy and Road-Buddy Movie
Veteran assassin is forced to help a crime boss’s son become a man—a hitman—in a series of wacky, action-filled setups. Fun premise, bad execution—pun intended.
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker
“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
|
‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime
One of America’s failures is not helping soldiers transition back to society. That’s not the real story of “Roofman,” but one appreciates the artistic license.
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