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 Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera
“The Housemaid,” needed to either belly-flop into outright camp or go dark and psychotic like “Gone Girl.” As is, it’s a decent but highly predictable thriller.
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning
While it would be nice to have new intellectual property coming from James Cameron, the “Avatar” films are like the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy—keep ‘em comin’.
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‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism
All early American religions intended, ultimately, for humans to achieve salvation, but American Shakerism was a do-or-die, sainthood-or-bust version.
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‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered
“Not Without Hope” is a respectful interpretation of real-life survival. Not for entertainment, it’s a good parental opportunity to teach life lessons to teens.
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‘Marty Supreme’: Chalamet Plays a Supremely Narcissistic Weasel
Timothée Chalamet’s Marty is a cunning rascal juggling 15 balls simultaneously, and the pressure-cooker anxiety he generates will raise your blood pressure.
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‘Dust Bunny’: Silly Wabbit, the Horror Genre Is Not for Kids
Film is a dangerous, potentially harmful medium. While ‘Gremlins’ inflicted violence on puppets, ’Dust Bunny' features violence that’s strictly not for kids.
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‘Jay Kelly’: Major Movie Star Clooney Plays Major Movie Star
For a far more rewarding experience with the same premise (famous movie director puts his career before his two daughters) see “Sentimental Value” instead.
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‘Adulthood’: Bill of ‘Bill & Ted’ Makes a Mildly Amusing Movie
Though good for a chuckle, “Adulthood' should have ultimately gone with either full crazy or full misery—either commitment would have been more satisfying.
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‘Eternity’: Which Hubby Will She Pick to Spend Eternity With?
The artifice of romantic-triangle comedy “Eternity” is that human souls can spend the afterlife however and with whomever we please, but certain rules apply.
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‘King Ivory’: Must-See Portrait of US’s Fentanyl Scourge
“King Ivory” illustrates fentanyl’s terrifying death-grip on the United States and how law enforcement can’t change the situation.
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‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera
“The Housemaid,” needed to either belly-flop into outright camp or go dark and psychotic like “Gone Girl.” As is, it’s a decent but highly predictable thriller.
|
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: More of the Same but Just as Stunning
While it would be nice to have new intellectual property coming from James Cameron, the “Avatar” films are like the “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy—keep ‘em comin’.
|
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism
All early American religions intended, ultimately, for humans to achieve salvation, but American Shakerism was a do-or-die, sainthood-or-bust version.
|
‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered
“Not Without Hope” is a respectful interpretation of real-life survival. Not for entertainment, it’s a good parental opportunity to teach life lessons to teens.
|
‘Marty Supreme’: Chalamet Plays a Supremely Narcissistic Weasel
Timothée Chalamet’s Marty is a cunning rascal juggling 15 balls simultaneously, and the pressure-cooker anxiety he generates will raise your blood pressure.
|
‘Dust Bunny’: Silly Wabbit, the Horror Genre Is Not for Kids
Film is a dangerous, potentially harmful medium. While ‘Gremlins’ inflicted violence on puppets, ’Dust Bunny' features violence that’s strictly not for kids.
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‘Jay Kelly’: Major Movie Star Clooney Plays Major Movie Star
For a far more rewarding experience with the same premise (famous movie director puts his career before his two daughters) see “Sentimental Value” instead.
|
‘Adulthood’: Bill of ‘Bill & Ted’ Makes a Mildly Amusing Movie
Though good for a chuckle, “Adulthood' should have ultimately gone with either full crazy or full misery—either commitment would have been more satisfying.
|
‘Eternity’: Which Hubby Will She Pick to Spend Eternity With?
The artifice of romantic-triangle comedy “Eternity” is that human souls can spend the afterlife however and with whomever we please, but certain rules apply.
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‘King Ivory’: Must-See Portrait of US’s Fentanyl Scourge
“King Ivory” illustrates fentanyl’s terrifying death-grip on the United States and how law enforcement can’t change the situation.
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