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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.
Stephens City proves drive-ins are not 'expendable'
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley made a trip out to The Family Drive-In Theatre in Stephens City, Va.
Spielberg classic 'Jaws' still hasn't lost its bite
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley joins in WTOP Shark Week with a special behind-the-scenes look at "Jaws."
Exorcising Damons: Film franchise is 'Bourne' again
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Legacy" is a bit convoluted, but the "Bourne" franchise appears to be in good hands.
Screen on the Green wraps up with 'Psycho'
The free screening of "Psycho" (1960) begins at sunset just off the Smithsonian Metro stop. Guests usually show up hours ahead of time, between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., to get prime real estate on the Mall.
Hitchcock dethrones Welles as 'Vertigo' tops 'Kane'
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley explains why "Vertigo" ended the 50-year reign of "Citizen Kane" as the greatest movie of all time.
Is 'Total Recall' worth a recall?
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley compares the 2012 "Total Recall" remake to the 1990 original.
AFI Silver marks 50 years since Marilyn Monroe's death
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley looks back at the best work of Monroe's career.
'High Noon' celebrates 60th anniversary
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley looks back at one of Hollywood's greatest Westerns.
Review of 'Beast of the Southern Wild'
Jason Fraley, WTOP film critic
'Beast' child performance lifts 'Wild' to greatness
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley has never seen anything quite like "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
Nolan's final Batman 'rises' to the occasion
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "Dark Knight" fans will not be disappointed, and political pundits will debate it for years.
Movie masterpieces come to Screen on the Green (VIDEO)
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley previews the Screen on the Green series.
Biggest movie blockbusters of all time
Summer blockbuster season has inspired WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley to count down the biggest blockbusters in movie history.
Bogart stars in summer series at National Theatre
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley breaks down two months full of Bogart in our nation's capital.
John Williams' movie music at Wolf Trap
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley takes a look back at one of the most prolific careers in film composing history.
Webb spins new Spidey into responsible reboot
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley says "The Amazing Spider-Man" understands that with great power comes great responsibility.
Top 20 Most Patriotic Movies for July 4th
WTOP Film Critic Jason Fraley counts down the Top 20 Most Patriotic Movies.
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