Marlon Brando’s famous definition of an actor goes: “An actor’s a guy who, if you ain’t talkin’ about him—ain’t listening.” There’s much truth to that. It might have been Jodie Foster who once said words to the effect of “I can’t stand 95 percent of actors.” It’s part of why I quit the business. But good actors are good people, and Val Kilmer, as evidenced by his new documentary “Val,” appears to be excellent people.
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by 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 featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
