Movies set in Manhattan romanticize the place to death, very effectively. Especially with a little jazz in the soundtrack. It can even make the miserable-in-real-life, starving-artist narrative seem romantic. And it can take a thoroughly wretched, cantankerous writer and make her fascinating. The very fine “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” is a perfect example of this.
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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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.
