Blake Lively’s a screen goddess. I’ve often wondered how she can be that stunningly attractive and that simultaneously sweet. Lively’s husband, Ryan Reynolds, says she always meets everything, including hatred, with empathy. This makes me, much like Napoleon Dynamite, want to close my eyes, audibly exhale, and say, “Luck-eeee!”

Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and 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 listed 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. Mark is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
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