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Jason Fraley is WTOP's film critic and morning drive writer, holding an M.F.A in Film & Electronic Media from American University and a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Maryland. He has contributed to both USA TODAY & The (Baltimore) Sun and was recently hailed by The Washington Post, which wrote: "Fraley, a film buff, is known for his savantlike ability to name every Best Picture winner in history, by year" (6/12/11).
Read more from WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley on his blog, The Film Spectrum.
Movie theaters screen holiday classics
All month, you can check out your favorite Christmas movies at the National Theatre and the AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center.
'Life of Pi' brings crouching tiger, hidden parable
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Life of Pi" is fascinating, albeit difficult to market.
Shed turkey pounds along the 'Lincoln' movie trail
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley takes a walk along the Lincoln Movie Trail.
History comes to life in Spielberg's 'Lincoln'
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Lincoln" proves that inspired, intelligent filmmaking shall not perish from this earth.
Does 'Skyfall' meet sky-high expectations?
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says reports of "The Best Bond Yet" are greatly exaggerated, but "Skyfall" is worth seeing simply for Javier Bardem and Adele's opening credits.
'Seal Team Six' premieres at Newseum after Sandy delay
The Newseum hosted the premiere of National Geographic Channel's "Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden."
Top 25 movies on American politics
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley counts down the greatest movies about the American political system.
Horror diet: Shed pounds with scary flicks
A new study finds that watching horror flicks can actually help you lose weight.
Director defends bin Laden film release before election
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley had a chat with John Stockwell, director of the upcoming film "SEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama bin Laden," which airs Sunday, Nov. 4, on National Geographic Channel.
Ambitious, soulless 'Cloud Atlas' shrugs off potential
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley loved the concept of "Cloud Atlas" on paper, but the result didn't live up to its ambition.
Top 25 scariest movies of all time
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley counts down the Top 25 scariest movies of all time.
Art imitates life in Affleck's new CIA thriller 'Argo'
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Argo" makes it official: Ben Affleck can direct.
50 Years of 007: Who is the best James Bond?
For five decades, we've been staring down the barrel of a gun. On this date in 1962, 007 arrived. WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley takes a look at the 23 Bond films that have been made.
Eastwood's 'Trouble with the Curve' lacks a fastball
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Trouble with the Curve" is no "Moneyball."
Phoenix rises in new cult classic 'The Master'
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley breaks down the latest film from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson.
E Street Cinema: The Movie Music of Bruce Springsteen
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley takes a look back at Springsteen's contribution to the movies.
Side-by-side comparison: 'The Possession' vs. 'The Exorcist'
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley compares Hollywood's latest exorcism flick with the one that started it all.
DC Shorts brings largest short film fest outside Calif.
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley previews the 9th annual short film festival.
Langella carries 'Robot & Frank' with bittersweet charm
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says the film is worth watching for Langella's performance alone.
Remember when film was actually on film? These guys don't
WTOP's Movie Critic Jason Fraley
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