Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Cowboys’: John Wayne as Camp Counselor

Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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“The Cowboys” was recommended to me for a Popcorn and Inspiration treatment. It’s got the two iconic Johns of Westerns: John Wayne in the lead and a John Williams score—it doesn’t get anymore American-Western than that. But I had my reservations.

Mark Jackson
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.
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