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Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Moonrise Kingdom’: Sweet Nostalgia for American Innocence

A charming look down memory lane for those born in the 1950s. This movie examines innocence, purity, the simple joys of camping, tree houses and performing theater in school, among other things.
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Mark Jackson
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PG-13 | | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 29 June 2012 (USA)

World-renowned acting coach Michael Chekhov (nephew of playwright Anton Chekhov) said that the main thing missing from most modern theater productions is “atmosphere.”

Mark Jackson
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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