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“Kid Critic,” 13-year-old Lights-Camera-Jackson can be seen on YNN every Saturday. Jackson tells kids and parents what movies to see and which ones to skip. He began doing movie reviews on the radio when he was 7 1/2.

View more of Jackson's reviews at Lights-Camera-Jackson.com.


Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Battleship"

Does the action movie “Battleship” blow the audience away? Here to answer our questions is our very own kid critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Battleship"

05/19/2012 12:09 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Dark Shadows"

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp have teamed up for their latest film, Dark Shadows. Here to give us his take, is our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Dark Shadows"

05/12/2012 11:22 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Avengers"

It's the first big blockbuster of the summer movie season. The Avengers assembles big names like Robert Downey Junior, Samuel L Jackson, and Scarlett Johansen. But will big names mean big bucks?

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "The Avengers"

05/05/2012 11:43 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Pirates: Band of Misfits"

This week's kid critic review takes us to the high seas in "The Pirates: Band of Misfits." Here to give us his take on the new animated comedy is our own Lights-Camera-Jackson!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span>"The Pirates: Band of Misfits"

04/28/2012 11:12 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Chimpanzee"

Earth Day is this Sunday and if you're looking to see a movie that shows off the natural beauty of the planet, you can check out Chimpanzee. Here to give us his take is our own Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Chimpanzee"

04/21/2012 10:35 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Three Stooges"

They're one of the most iconic trios in history. Now, the Three Stooges are headed back to the big screen. Here to give us his take, is our own Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "The Three Stooges"

04/14/2012 11:46 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Titanic"

Until recently, it was the highest grossing movie of all time. Now, Titanic is back in theaters. Here to give us his take is our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Titanic"

04/07/2012 11:28 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Wrath of the Titans"

It’s the sequel to a remake. Does Wrath of the Titans stack up, or will it clash? Here to give us his take, is our very own kid critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Wrath of the Titans"

03/31/2012 12:38 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Hunger Games"

The Novel has spent more than a year and a half atop the New York Times children's best seller list. Now the Hunger Games is coming to the big screen. Here with his take on the film is Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "The Hunger Games"

03/24/2012 11:22 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Bully"

A new documentary that will be opening in a few weeks is getting a lot of attention dealing with the important issue of bullying. Here with his review of the movie "Bully" is Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Bully"

03/17/2012 01:51 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "John Carter"

Now in theaters, John Carter, is an update from the original 1912 story. Here to give us his take is our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "John Carter"

03/10/2012 10:37 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: “Dr. Seuss' The Lorax"

Our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson is here with his take on “Dr. Seuss' The Lorax", although last Saturday he was in what any movie lover would dub as paradise.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> “Dr. Seuss' The Lorax"

03/03/2012 11:36 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: 84th annual Oscars

It's Hollywood's Biggest weekend. The 84th annual Oscars are Sunday night. And our own Lights, Camera, Jackson is out in Los Angeles for the big night. He's here now with who he thinks should take home the golden trophies.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> 84th annual Oscars

02/25/2012 12:33 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Secret Life of Arrietty"

It's a movie about little people, living beneath the floors and in the walls of a house.
But The Secret World of Arrietty isn't a thriller, rather it's the latest animated feature from Disney. Our Kid Critic Lights, Camera, Jackson is here with his take on the film.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "The Secret Life of Arrietty"

02/18/2012 02:59 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"

Looking to take you family to a tropical island but don't have the cash to jump on a plane? Then the new movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" may be just the cure for you. Our kid critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson gives his take on the film.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"

02/11/2012 12:32 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: Big Miracle

It was a story that captivated the country back in the 80's. Now, a tale about three whales trapped by miles of arctic ice makes its way to the big screen. Here to give us his take, our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> Big Miracle

02/04/2012 11:58 AM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Iron Lady"

From the title you might think "The Iron Lady" is the story of the wife of "Iron Man". But here, our very own Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson, tells us Meryl Streep stars as Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "The Iron Lady"

01/28/2012 03:18 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" and "The Iron Lady"

With a little snow around the area, you may be looking for an inside activity this weekend. If you're hitting the movie theater, our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson is here to offer some help. First we're looking at Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" and "The Iron Lady"

01/21/2012 02:46 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: “Beauty and the Beast 3D” and “Joyful Noise”

This week, kid critic Lights-Camera-Jackson reviews “Beauty and the Beast 3D” and “Joyful Noise.”

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson:</em></span> “Beauty and the Beast 3D” and “Joyful Noise”

01/14/2012 12:29 PM

Lights-Camera-Jackson: Worst movies of 2011

This week, the ten worst movies of 2011 are addressed by our very own kid critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> Worst movies of 2011

01/07/2012 05:08 PM

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