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Mark Papers

Mark Papers is a made-up name, obviously. No one's parents are that cruel. In Mark’s spare time, he marks papers, which is why he doesn't actually have any spare time.

Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3

by Mark Papers

Tony Stark has a message for the Jewish people just in time for Shavuot.


Oblivion

Oblivion

by Mark Papers

What if all of your memories disappeared? Would you still long for the past?


Dark Knight Rises

Dark Knight Rises

by Mark Papers

Unfortunately, tragedies happen. But we must rise again and find a way to grow.


The Amazing Spider-Man

The Amazing Spider-Man

by Mark Papers

Do you have to solve your own problems before helping others with theirs?


Brave

Brave

by Mark Papers

Don’t go for the quick fixes even though the longer ones, well, take much longer.


The Dictator

The Dictator

by Mark Papers

Dictators around the world hate the State of Israel. Here’s why.


The Avengers

The Avengers

by Mark Papers

There’s an important lesson about the power of the Jewish People.


The Five Year Engagement

The Five Year Engagement

by Mark Papers

Nicholas Stoller’s new comedy about dating periods that seem to go on without end, highlights a troubling trend.


Hunger Games

Hunger Games

by Mark Papers

The new film has me thinking about Passover.


Chronicle

Chronicle

by Mark Papers

Josh Trank’s new film asks the question what would a teenager do if he had superpowers? Short answer: trouble.


Mission Possible

Mission Possible

by Mark Papers

Tom Cruise’s new movie shows us that nothing is impossible.


The Muppets

The Muppets

by Mark Papers

Are The Muppets a metaphor for the State of Israel?!


Tower Heist

Tower Heist

by Mark Papers

Brett Ratner’s new film has a timely message for the “Occupy Wall Street” movement.


The Change Up

The Change Up

by Mark Papers

Living the life of a wild bachelor may look fun, but it won’t give you the greatest gift of being a parent -- nachas.


Horrible Bosses

Horrible Bosses

by Mark Papers

As bad as your boss may be, at least you have one…


X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class

by Mark Papers

We should all be proud of our inner “mutant.”


Paul

Paul

by Mark Papers

In Gregg Mottola’s new movie, Paul, the friendly alien, is feared simply because he’s different. As Jews, we can identify with that.


The Adjustment Bureau

The Adjustment Bureau

by Mark Papers

George Nolfi’s new film starring Matt Damon has me thinking about fate versus free will.


The Green Hornet

The Green Hornet

by Mark Papers

If you think that the Green Hornet looks like a mindless action movie, you’d be unfairly judging a book by its cover. Or a movie by its poster.


The Fighter

The Fighter

by Mark Papers

Mark Walberg’s new film isn't about boxing. It’s really about family.


Tangled

Tangled

by Mark Papers

What would your life be like if you lived forever?


Megamind

Megamind

by Mark Papers

Everyone needs meaning. Even villains.


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