Roger Ebert’s voice was literally silenced by cancer in 2006 but the world was still able to experience his invaluable thoughts, and his kindness, and his true liberal-hearted warmth. He was more than just another well-read wiseass who knew how to craft a universally accessible message. For all the power that he had as America’s most notable critic, Roger Ebert was a man who deployed his well-regarded opinions through the lens of a strong and brave moral constitution. It was Ebert who more than anyone else
If I recall correctly, after Siskel skewered it, they showed the clip of Pee Wee falling off his bike and saying "I meant to do that," Ebert just kind of looked at the camera and said "That looked pretty funny."
Ebert was a brilliant writer. And he still, while reviewing movies and not Bill O&#039;Reilly, managed to express his <i>opinion</i> without implying that the reader would be an idiot to disagree.
One can only hope to have as much grace, as much dignity, and as much good humor as Mr. Ebert did at the end of his life.
People like Jim Hoft take their cheap shots because they&#039;re jealous. They can only dream of having 1/1000th of the talent of a someone like Roger Ebert.
Dammit, why did you have to use that pic of him, instead of the old, healthy Ebert?
I grew up w/ Ebert and Siskel At The Movies, Sneak Previews, then Ebert without Siskel, then Ebert in print. Although he seemed a little TOO easy to please post-cancer, he was a generous soul. Those who can appreciate art in others are great artists themselves. Two thumbs up.
No comment except I am going to have to find time this weekend to watch that episode of &quot;The Critic&quot; with Siskel and Ebert.
If I recall correctly, after Siskel skewered it, they showed the clip of Pee Wee falling off his bike and saying &quot;I meant to do that,&quot; Ebert just kind of looked at the camera and said &quot;That looked pretty funny.&quot;
I have no idea why I remember that.
But Breitbart is still dead.
I&#039;m betting it was the cafe across from the church where Princesse Grace is buried. Because it would be cool. And it&#039;s a nice cafe.
It was uneven, in the sense of insanely jagged. But, hell, I liked it.
Raise the bridge.
Ebert was a brilliant writer. And he still, while reviewing movies and not Bill O&#039;Reilly, managed to express his <i>opinion</i> without implying that the reader would be an idiot to disagree.
Jesus. The trailer is giving me flashbacks.
For a brief while I shared a grocery store with mr ebert. He was unfailing patient with the questions and enthusiasms of an eager young actress.
As I am (literally) in the middle of &#039;hamlet&#039; I will say:
Good night sweet prince. Thank you.
Also I don&#039;t think Jim hoft should be part of this conversation.
Or society really.
One can only hope to have as much grace, as much dignity, and as much good humor as Mr. Ebert did at the end of his life.
People like Jim Hoft take their cheap shots because they&#039;re jealous. They can only dream of having 1/1000th of the talent of a someone like Roger Ebert.
The balcony is, and will forever be, closed.
Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. ...
Dammit, why did you have to use that pic of him, instead of the old, healthy Ebert?
I grew up w/ Ebert and Siskel At The Movies, Sneak Previews, then Ebert without Siskel, then Ebert in print. Although he seemed a little TOO easy to please post-cancer, he was a generous soul. Those who can appreciate art in others are great artists themselves. Two thumbs up.
He said he could enjoy a really good western or a really bad one, he didn&#039;t care for the ones in between.