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.

AFI hosts Silverdocs festival through Sunday

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley previews both the 10th annual SILVERDOCS festival and the 4th annual Frederick Film Festival.

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30 Most Memorable Movie Dads

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley counts down the Top 30 Most Memorable Movie Dads.

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'Goodfellas' inspiration Henry Hill dead at 69

His life inspired Martin Scorsese's movie masterpiece "Goodfellas" (1990).

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'Phoning home' with a phenomenon 30 years later

The endearing story of "E.T. The Extra- Terrestrial" first brought moviegoers to tears in 1982.

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Ridley Scott resurrects science 'friction' with 'Prometheus'

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Prometheus" may leave too much unanswered, but it's one hell of a ride.

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Planning your summer movie schedule

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley previews the next few weeks at the summer box office.

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'Snow White and Huntsman' dwarfs own dark potential

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says the movie takes itself a little too seriously, without the script to back it up.

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'Men in Black III' won't let you remember part 2

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says the third installment is pleasantly surprising.

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'The Dictator' demands we taste the 'duck soup'

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "The Dictator" is a tasty blend of "Duck Soup," "The Great Dictator" and "Coming to America."

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More Katniss: Hollywood still a man's world

A new study finds women were "dramatically under-represented" in 2011 movies.

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G.I. Film Festival recalls history's great war movies

The G.I. Film Festival kicks off in D.C. Monday and runs through Sunday, with movies being shown at various locations around the District.

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Johnny Depp shines in 'Dark Shadows' re-'vamp'

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Dark Shadows" is a surprisingly delicious addition to the Tim Burton canon.

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'The Avengers' proves Hollywood needs avenging

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "The Avengers" lacks his favorite part of superhero flicks: the hero's journey.

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Artisphere launches series of early Hitchcock films

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says the series allows us see the "master of suspense" honing his skills before coming to Hollywood.

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'Cabin in the Woods' sees the petrified forest for the trees

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Cabin" makes us pay full attention to the men behind the curtain.

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'Mockingbird' 50th anniversary Blu Ray soars

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says 'Mockingbird' is an adapted novel that makes "The Hunger Games" look like child's play.

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'Three Stooges' a solid imitation, but still an imitation

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says the Farrellys effectively clone the stooges -- the film's biggest credit and its fatal flaw.

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'Titanic 3D' proves Cameron's blockbuster unsinkable

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Titanic 3D" is not a time to revel in three dimensions, but to reflect back upon a true pop culture phenomenon.

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'Mirror Mirror' not the fairest one of all

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley previews the first of two "Snow White" films this year.

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'Hunger Games' leaves us hungry for more

WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says 'The Hunger Games' works better as a book than a standalone film.

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