The art and craft of acting is incredibly addictive. It’s got lows (extreme discomfort and embarrassment) that make the highs (rapt audiences in the palm of one’s hand, weeping at one’s drama and hysterical at one’s comedy) an absolute flood of endorphins. Master actor John Gielgud didn’t call acting “half shame, half glory” for nothing.
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Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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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.
