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
‘Normal’: Much Mayhem in a ‘Fargo’-Like Town but It’s All Amusing
Like Liam Neeson, it won’t be a loss if Bob Odenkirk exclusively does roles just like this for the rest of his career. He’s clearly enjoying himself.
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‘Beast’: A Superfight Story Like ‘Warrior’ With Better Fighting
Beneath all the well-choreographed MMA, ‘Beast’ is about relatable human beings healing traumatic pasts and finding second chances. It’s therefore uplifting.
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‘A Great Awakening’: Ben Franklin’s Most Important Contribution
Apparently Ben Franklin changed his beliefs due to the influence of protestant preacher George Whitefield, leading him to recommend a union of church and state.
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‘Project Hail Mary’: One Man and 3-Legged Alien, ‘Rocky,’ Save the Cosmos
Ryan Gosling charms as teacher-astronaut Ryland Grace because he’s always likable, but ‘Project Hail Mary’ begins to be boring at about the 20-minute mark.
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‘Is This Thing On?’: Surviving Divorce Using Stand-up Comedy
While the leads are fine and Arnett is a revelation, see ‘Is This Thing On?’ for newcomers Peyton Manning and Jordan Jensen.
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‘She Dances’: Steve Zahn and Daughter Audrey Make a Cute Movie
Herewith commences Audrey Zahn’s acting career. Good job!
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‘Jerry Maguire’: 30th Anniversary of One of Tom Cruise’s Best
“Jerry Maguire” is one of the most quotable movies of the 1990s, boasting many memorable lines like “Show me the money!” and “You had me at hello.”
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‘Wardriver’: You'll Never Look at an ATM the Same Way Again
While “Wardriver” may make you nervous about the safety of your 401(k) account, it stops short of compelling you to drain your bank accounts and bury the money.
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‘Reminders of Him’: A Quintessential Knight-in-Shining-Armor Story
As generic as it is, any time you see a plot twist coming like a slow-motion haymaker, you’ll cheerfully lean in and allow yourself to get knocked out.
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‘The Optimist’: A Holocaust History That Helps Heal
In stark, ironic contrast with the infamous Auschwitz sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free), here, telling the truth about Auschwitz creates freedom.
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‘Normal’: Much Mayhem in a ‘Fargo’-Like Town but It’s All Amusing
Like Liam Neeson, it won’t be a loss if Bob Odenkirk exclusively does roles just like this for the rest of his career. He’s clearly enjoying himself.
|
‘Beast’: A Superfight Story Like ‘Warrior’ With Better Fighting
Beneath all the well-choreographed MMA, ‘Beast’ is about relatable human beings healing traumatic pasts and finding second chances. It’s therefore uplifting.
|
‘A Great Awakening’: Ben Franklin’s Most Important Contribution
Apparently Ben Franklin changed his beliefs due to the influence of protestant preacher George Whitefield, leading him to recommend a union of church and state.
|
‘Project Hail Mary’: One Man and 3-Legged Alien, ‘Rocky,’ Save the Cosmos
Ryan Gosling charms as teacher-astronaut Ryland Grace because he’s always likable, but ‘Project Hail Mary’ begins to be boring at about the 20-minute mark.
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‘Is This Thing On?’: Surviving Divorce Using Stand-up Comedy
While the leads are fine and Arnett is a revelation, see ‘Is This Thing On?’ for newcomers Peyton Manning and Jordan Jensen.
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‘She Dances’: Steve Zahn and Daughter Audrey Make a Cute Movie
Herewith commences Audrey Zahn’s acting career. Good job!
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‘Jerry Maguire’: 30th Anniversary of One of Tom Cruise’s Best
“Jerry Maguire” is one of the most quotable movies of the 1990s, boasting many memorable lines like “Show me the money!” and “You had me at hello.”
|
‘Wardriver’: You'll Never Look at an ATM the Same Way Again
While “Wardriver” may make you nervous about the safety of your 401(k) account, it stops short of compelling you to drain your bank accounts and bury the money.
|
‘Reminders of Him’: A Quintessential Knight-in-Shining-Armor Story
As generic as it is, any time you see a plot twist coming like a slow-motion haymaker, you’ll cheerfully lean in and allow yourself to get knocked out.
|
‘The Optimist’: A Holocaust History That Helps Heal
In stark, ironic contrast with the infamous Auschwitz sign “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work Sets You Free), here, telling the truth about Auschwitz creates freedom.
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