Antique Hoosier
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RIP Roger Ebert
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His name was basically synonymous with his profession, which is a pretty incredible accomplishment.
R.i.p.
His reviews brought me so much joy and amusement over the years.
I always thought of Roger Ebert as a writer, who happened to be a critic. He was transcendent. His film reviews, for films that were both good and bad, were often times better and more entertaining than the films themselves. I've watched over 1,000 movies in my relatively short life and so many times, so often, I would read one of his reviews after watching a film and think, "Wow, that is EXACTLY what I thought." And so often after reading one of his reviews, I would think, "Wow, I felt that, too, but didn't even realize it until now!" A talented writer will make you realize something that you realized, but didn't realize immediately, if that makes sense. He did that.
An unbelievable talent.
I always thought of Roger Ebert as a writer, who happened to be a critic. He was transcendent. His film reviews, for films that were both good and bad, were often times better and more entertaining than the films themselves. I've watched over 1,000 movies in my relatively short life and so many times, so often, I would read one of his reviews after watching a film and think, "Wow, that is EXACTLY what I thought." And so often after reading one of his reviews, I would think, "Wow, I felt that, too, but didn't even realize it until now!" A talented writer will make you realize something that you realized, but didn't realize immediately, if that makes sense. He did that.
An unbelievable talent.
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I heard the news over the radio in my car but didn't believe it until I came home and looked it up to be sure, RIP...
He was perfect for the job he did.
R.I.P you get get two thumbs up
thanks for the memories
thanks for the memories
His passion for cinema was undeniable. R.I.P.
I didn't follow Ebert's reviews so carefully, but I was always aware of them -- almost everyone was; they had a way of casting a long shadow. My first encounter with the concept of a movie "review" was watching Siskel & Ebert as a kid on TV in the late '80s. Witty, incisive, funny, often caustic (but good-naturedly so), accessible. He caught a tough break with his cancer, but adjusted and remained productive up until the end.
Here's hoping he's in a better place, if such a place exists. RIP.
Here's hoping he's in a better place, if such a place exists. RIP.
R.i.p.
Roger Ebert was the only critic whose reviews I could depend on. If he liked the movie, I knew I would too and vice versa. His "thumbs up" was not for sale like so many others now.
He once wrote that any movie with a hot air balloon in it stinks (with the possible exception of Wizard of Oz). Every time since then I've noticed the same thing. Thanks, Mr. Ebert.
He once wrote that any movie with a hot air balloon in it stinks (with the possible exception of Wizard of Oz). Every time since then I've noticed the same thing. Thanks, Mr. Ebert.
Yeah. One of the things I admired most about him was that he wasn't afraid to break from the pack. He was independent and not swayed by his peers. Often he would dislike a movie that other critics would like; and like a movie that other critics would dislike.
I also admired that he would judge a movie based on its purpose and intent and context, which is the way to go. The example I always think of is that in 1993, Spielberg released Schindler's List and Jurassic Park. Both movies were outstanding movies, but for completely different reasons. They were successful because they accomplished what they wanted to accomplish; but you can't pit them head to head the same way you can't compare The Godfather to The Avengers. He recognized that.
His reviews pointed the way to hundreds of hours of enjoyment for me. He will be missed.
I used to love watching him. RIP Rodger.
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