Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Casablanca’: A Mercenary Redeems Himself

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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I saw the legendary “Casablanca” in the early 1980s, after stubbornly avoiding it for decades (along with “Citizen Kane” and “Gone With the Wind’). I was into Bruce Lee.

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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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