Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 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 featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
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LATEST
‘The Silence of the Lambs’: The Monster Classic’s 40th Anniversary
The gathering tear in Lecter’s eye after Clarice’s confession is the brilliant pinpoint of light that ultimately redeems the blackness of this dark fairy tale.
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‘Thelma & Louise’: 35th Anniversary of an Instant Classic
“Thelma & Louise” plays with a feminist stacked deck. But regardless, it’s still one of the most enjoyable movies you'll ever see.
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‘Wuthering Heights’: Disgracing a Classic
At two hours long, it’s a boring, turgid watch that scoffs at tradition and feels a lot longer than it is. Emily Brontë is definitely rolling in her grave.
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‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances
A cut above the usual heist-thriller and featuring Mark Ruffalo’s Columbo-like performance, “Crime 101” makes you wish all neo-noirs were this captivating.
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‘The Apocalypse of Saint John’: Its Heart Is in the Right Place
A few million extra dollars in the budget might have helped, but this low-rent approach raises the question—if you can’t say it well, should you say it at all?
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‘Pretty in Pink’: 40th Anniversary Re-Release
‘Pretty in Pink’ was a hit movie that sprang from a hit song of the same name and immediately became part of America’s cultural lexicon. I needed to see why.
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‘The Wrecking Crew’: Much More Fun Than You'd Imagine
Could Bautista and Momoa outfight the Yakuza? Bautista is a 300 lb. WWE Champ, and Momoa will weigh 300 if he keeps drinking beer. Easy to suspend disbelief.
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‘Shelter’: Jason Statham Actioner a Bit Jason Bournesque
Jason Statham rests on his laurels here, but has probably also launched young Bodhi Rae Breathnach’s career.
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‘Signing Tony Raymond’: Cute But not ‘Moneyball’ or ‘Jerry Maguire’
The film works best when it reminds us that college football is also about grateful scholarship kids and low-tier coaches who stick around for love of the game.
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‘Mercy’: You’ve Heard of ‘RoboCop,’ Now There’s RoboJudge
“Mercy” chooses high-octane spectacle over an interesting and consistent opinion on the ethics of an AI legal system and its far-reaching impact on humanity.
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‘The Silence of the Lambs’: The Monster Classic’s 40th Anniversary
The gathering tear in Lecter’s eye after Clarice’s confession is the brilliant pinpoint of light that ultimately redeems the blackness of this dark fairy tale.
|
‘Thelma & Louise’: 35th Anniversary of an Instant Classic
“Thelma & Louise” plays with a feminist stacked deck. But regardless, it’s still one of the most enjoyable movies you'll ever see.
|
‘Wuthering Heights’: Disgracing a Classic
At two hours long, it’s a boring, turgid watch that scoffs at tradition and feels a lot longer than it is. Emily Brontë is definitely rolling in her grave.
|
‘Crime 101’: Proudly Derivative Heist Movie With Strong Performances
A cut above the usual heist-thriller and featuring Mark Ruffalo’s Columbo-like performance, “Crime 101” makes you wish all neo-noirs were this captivating.
|
‘The Apocalypse of Saint John’: Its Heart Is in the Right Place
A few million extra dollars in the budget might have helped, but this low-rent approach raises the question—if you can’t say it well, should you say it at all?
|
‘Pretty in Pink’: 40th Anniversary Re-Release
‘Pretty in Pink’ was a hit movie that sprang from a hit song of the same name and immediately became part of America’s cultural lexicon. I needed to see why.
|
‘The Wrecking Crew’: Much More Fun Than You'd Imagine
Could Bautista and Momoa outfight the Yakuza? Bautista is a 300 lb. WWE Champ, and Momoa will weigh 300 if he keeps drinking beer. Easy to suspend disbelief.
|
‘Shelter’: Jason Statham Actioner a Bit Jason Bournesque
Jason Statham rests on his laurels here, but has probably also launched young Bodhi Rae Breathnach’s career.
|
‘Signing Tony Raymond’: Cute But not ‘Moneyball’ or ‘Jerry Maguire’
The film works best when it reminds us that college football is also about grateful scholarship kids and low-tier coaches who stick around for love of the game.
|
‘Mercy’: You’ve Heard of ‘RoboCop,’ Now There’s RoboJudge
“Mercy” chooses high-octane spectacle over an interesting and consistent opinion on the ethics of an AI legal system and its far-reaching impact on humanity.
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