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
‘Jaws’: 50th Anniversary and Birth of the Summer Blockbuster
Blockbuster firecrackers used to blow kids’ hands off. Then along came ‘Jaws,’ hijacked the name from fireworks, and transplanted it into showbiz forever.
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‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’: Possibly the Worst of the Bunch
Wanna bet the next “Jurassic” will be dinos vs. aliens? Or dinos vs. predators? No wait—first aliens, then predators—then both? Stretch it out! Make more money!
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‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale
It’s a safe bet to say that as long as there are cineplexes and summer blockbusters, there will always be movie stars no matter how sophisticated AI gets.
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‘Off The Grid’: Josh Duhamel as a Rambo-Oppenheimer Mash-up
“Off the Grid” feels half-hearted and low budget. It’s a great idea but with lackadaisical execution.
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‘Barron’s Cove’: A Tale of Two Bad Dads
What could have been a disturbing, thought-provoking crime thriller soon segues to a pulpy, over-the-top tale of terrible fathers and suffering sons.
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“Fairy Creek': Deforestation Protests: Tree-Sitters Versus Police
Resource-depleting humans will continue to mess around until we learn a lesson.
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‘Materialists’: A Romcom With Shrewd Observations About Love
‘Materialists’ needed the quirky humor, passion, and earnest integrity of ’The Notebook' to sell this somewhat cynical romcom. But it’s still a good watch.
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‘The Life of Chuck’: Stephen King Gets Spiritual
Stephen King’s version of Einstein’s quote, ‘There are two ways to live: You can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.’
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‘Karate Kid: Legends’: Fun Fight Film For 14-Year Olds
A shamelessly paint-by-the-numbers “Karate Kid,” but cute and fun, the romance is sweet, and the references to the previous franchise installments satisfactory.
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‘Clueless’: High School Cult Classic Turns 30, a Celebration
Alicia Silverstone’s near Oscar-worthy comedic turn almost defined her entire acting career, and with good reason—'Clueless’ is still great fun 30 years later.
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‘Jaws’: 50th Anniversary and Birth of the Summer Blockbuster
Blockbuster firecrackers used to blow kids’ hands off. Then along came ‘Jaws,’ hijacked the name from fireworks, and transplanted it into showbiz forever.
|
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’: Possibly the Worst of the Bunch
Wanna bet the next “Jurassic” will be dinos vs. aliens? Or dinos vs. predators? No wait—first aliens, then predators—then both? Stretch it out! Make more money!
|
‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale
It’s a safe bet to say that as long as there are cineplexes and summer blockbusters, there will always be movie stars no matter how sophisticated AI gets.
|
‘Off The Grid’: Josh Duhamel as a Rambo-Oppenheimer Mash-up
“Off the Grid” feels half-hearted and low budget. It’s a great idea but with lackadaisical execution.
|
‘Barron’s Cove’: A Tale of Two Bad Dads
What could have been a disturbing, thought-provoking crime thriller soon segues to a pulpy, over-the-top tale of terrible fathers and suffering sons.
|
“Fairy Creek': Deforestation Protests: Tree-Sitters Versus Police
Resource-depleting humans will continue to mess around until we learn a lesson.
|
‘Materialists’: A Romcom With Shrewd Observations About Love
‘Materialists’ needed the quirky humor, passion, and earnest integrity of ’The Notebook' to sell this somewhat cynical romcom. But it’s still a good watch.
|
‘The Life of Chuck’: Stephen King Gets Spiritual
Stephen King’s version of Einstein’s quote, ‘There are two ways to live: You can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.’
|
‘Karate Kid: Legends’: Fun Fight Film For 14-Year Olds
A shamelessly paint-by-the-numbers “Karate Kid,” but cute and fun, the romance is sweet, and the references to the previous franchise installments satisfactory.
|
‘Clueless’: High School Cult Classic Turns 30, a Celebration
Alicia Silverstone’s near Oscar-worthy comedic turn almost defined her entire acting career, and with good reason—'Clueless’ is still great fun 30 years later.
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