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.
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LATEST
‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation
Director Kathryn Bigelow’s film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mysterious intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
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‘Good Fortune’: Too Nice to Compete With ‘Trading Places’
One can say, positively, that ‘Good Fortune’ is fundamentally positive and nice. Unfortunately, the best comedy is often quite mean.
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‘London Calling’: A Hitman Caper-Comedy and Road-Buddy Movie
Veteran assassin is forced to help a crime boss’s son become a man—a hitman—in a series of wacky, action-filled setups. Fun premise, bad execution—pun intended.
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker
“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
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‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime
One of America’s failures is not helping soldiers transition back to society. That’s not the real story of “Roofman,” but one appreciates the artistic license.
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‘Looking Through Water’: Maybe Michael Douglas’s Last Movie
“Looking Through Water” reminds us that in tribal life, the grandfather and grandson were considered spiritual brothers. Neither of them understand the father.
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‘St. Elmo’s Fire’: 40th Anniversary and 2025 Re-release
Andrew McCarthy blamed the derailing of his acting career on having been labeled part of the Brat Pack. It was more likely having been in ‘St. Elmo’s Fire.’
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’: A 2025 Re-release
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is brilliant movie magic with great family values.
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‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story’: The Healing of Chicago
“Broken Mary” is about Chicago’s most popular deejay—his rise to fame, loss, redemption by Christ, healing, and new ministry. He now goes by “Mary’s roadie.”
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‘Grow’: Fun Family Film Not as Far-Fetched as You Might Think
It’s scientifically proven plants can think and sense human thoughts. Every once in a while someone can do the same, in reverse. ‘Grow’ shares a truth.
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‘A House of Dynamite’: The Fear of Nuclear Annihilation
Director Kathryn Bigelow’s film is an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a mysterious intercontinental ballistic missile launch.
|
‘Good Fortune’: Too Nice to Compete With ‘Trading Places’
One can say, positively, that ‘Good Fortune’ is fundamentally positive and nice. Unfortunately, the best comedy is often quite mean.
|
‘London Calling’: A Hitman Caper-Comedy and Road-Buddy Movie
Veteran assassin is forced to help a crime boss’s son become a man—a hitman—in a series of wacky, action-filled setups. Fun premise, bad execution—pun intended.
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker
“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
|
‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime
One of America’s failures is not helping soldiers transition back to society. That’s not the real story of “Roofman,” but one appreciates the artistic license.
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‘Looking Through Water’: Maybe Michael Douglas’s Last Movie
“Looking Through Water” reminds us that in tribal life, the grandfather and grandson were considered spiritual brothers. Neither of them understand the father.
|
‘St. Elmo’s Fire’: 40th Anniversary and 2025 Re-release
Andrew McCarthy blamed the derailing of his acting career on having been labeled part of the Brat Pack. It was more likely having been in ‘St. Elmo’s Fire.’
|
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’: A 2025 Re-release
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is brilliant movie magic with great family values.
|
‘Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story’: The Healing of Chicago
“Broken Mary” is about Chicago’s most popular deejay—his rise to fame, loss, redemption by Christ, healing, and new ministry. He now goes by “Mary’s roadie.”
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‘Grow’: Fun Family Film Not as Far-Fetched as You Might Think
It’s scientifically proven plants can think and sense human thoughts. Every once in a while someone can do the same, in reverse. ‘Grow’ shares a truth.
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