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
‘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.
‘The Phoenician Scheme’: Wes Anderson’s Wes Anderson-ism Worsens
One wishes Anderson would stop needing to have everything visually just so and focus on things like character arcs and catharsis—things that actually matter.
‘Braveheart’: Mel Gibson’s Groundbreaking War Movie Turns 30
Is ‘Braveheart’ historically accurate? Gibson’s focus was on valor, integrity, and freedom, but 30 years ago his groundbreaking ‘Braveheart’ made history.
‘Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey’: Perfect For Memorial Day
The St. John Gospel sums up a military chaplain’s calling best: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13).
‘Lilly’: ‘Erin Brockovitch’ Lite
Sadly, this heavy-handed biopic about the legacy of an original crusader for equal pay doesn’t receive the polished treatment it deserves.
‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’: 2025’s First Blockbuster
Tom Cruise—Energizer Bunny of actioners—will miss the adrenaline junkie ‘Mission: Impossible’ stunts; if he has a say, ‘The Final Reckoning’ may not be final.
‘Rust’: Alec Baldwin’s Ill-Fated Western
Not a western genre standout, ‘Rust’ is slow paced but watchable. The sublime cinematography sadly underscores the on-set death of the cinematographer.
‘Sew Torn’: A Seamstress So Torn Between Right and Wrong
A seamstress’s techniques are as skillful as a rock climber’s, but on a thread-and-needle scale. Question is, will she use this bizarre talent for good or bad?
