Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for the Epoch Times. In addition to film, he enjoys martial arts, motorcycles, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism. Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 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 a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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LATEST
‘Maria’: Angelina Jolie Deserves an Oscar, the Film Less so
While the film’s a blatant Oscar bid, it’s likely there’s no other actress who could have played the lead role better than Oscar-winner Angelina Jolie.
‘A Complete Unknown’: A Guaranteed Timothée Chalamet Oscar
Chalamet’s bravura turn as Bob Dylan transcends mimicry and captures the essence of the rock star’s prickly but brilliant talent. It’s a channeling performance.
‘The Fire Inside’: Inspiring True Story About Olympic Boxing
A heartwarming true tale of a woman breaking the bonds of poverty via discipline, abstinence, focus, refusal to quit, and commitment to her God-given talents.
‘The Return’: Ralph Fiennes’s Masterful Performance as Odysseus
A bravura performance and a solid bookend to the other impressive physical transformation Ralph Fiennes underwent early in his career, in ‘Schindler’s List.’
‘The Order’: Not the Real State of White Supremacy in the USA
It’s likely white supremacist groups reside mostly in the American prison system for purposes of protection, but ‘The Order’ makes the reality sound worse.
‘Moana 2’: Disney’s Pretty Non-Princess Is Pretty Princess-y
‘Moana 2’ is more of the same. It’s not quite as good as the first one, but your kids will most likely love it.
‘September 5’: How 1972 Olympics Hostage Crisis was Reported
“September 5” skillfully portrays how sports broadcasters at the 1972 Olympics navigated unknown ethical territory in reporting a tragic but newsworthy event.
‘Armor’: $10 Million for One Day’s Work, True Story
A low-budget heist movie, where the only heist happening is Stallone’s payday.
‘The Herricanes’: America’s First All-Female Football League
Women eventually find their own way to play formerly all-male sports. This very fine documentary is the story of the first American women footballers.
‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: An Instant Christmas Classic
An immensely heartwarming family film about compassion and the true meaning of Christmas that will cheer you throughout the season.
