In 1989, “Field of Dreams” was nominated for three Oscars. It resonated so powerfully with people wishing for a return to simpler, more innocent times, traditional values, as well as confirmation that time-space portals, parallel dimensions, clairvoyance, karma, virtue (good karma), and destiny exist—that the actual movie-set field in Iowa became a major tourist attraction. They built it, and people came.
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.
