RIP Roger Ebert -

[Judge Holden]

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/dolce_v ... 1942-2013/

Goddamn it, this guy was one of my favorite reviewers, even if I disagreed with a shittonne of his opinions. Given the fact he was arguably the most famous film reviewer of all time I think we should have ourselves a thread on him and his work.

 

[The Hunter]

I never read many of his reviews, but he was definitely a huge influence in the world of film criticism. Like I said, I know some people who wouldn't even watch movies until they heard what he had to say about them.

RIP.

 

[CatParty]

i loved his books. i loved when he would rip into a movie. when he shamed rob schneider, it was amazing. and i will always have a place in my heart for "beyond the valley of the dolls"

 

[Saney]

I'll admit, I was never really a fan of Ebert, but it's still sad to see him go. I'll always respect him for calling out Rob Schneider and the guys from Jackass. RIP.

 

[bradsternum]

Well, obviously Cole Smithey is going to have to take up his mantle.

 

[Judge Holden]

Dont. Even. Fucking. Joke. about. that.

Mostly because im 80% sure the same thought went through Coleslaw's head

 

[bradsternum]

I'm pretty sure every "reviewer" online thought that, really. But Ebert was one of a kind, a real intellectual, not a douchebag with access to new media and a precarious grasp on film, wit, and language.

 

[homerbeoulve]

I never read many of his reviews, but he was definitely a huge influence in the world of film criticism. Like I said, I know some people who wouldn't even watch movies until they heard what he had to say about them.

RIP.

Too bad Nostalgic Critic stained the art of film review and criticism.

 

[Dark Mirror Hole]

I can't say that I'm a fan of his reviews because some of them are appallingly lazy (e.g. his review of 'The Beyond') but he has indeed done some great critiques and, like Saney, I will always cherish him for saying that Rob Schneider's 'European Gigolo' sucks while boasting his award. He will be sorely missed.

 

[Niachu]

This makes me genuinely sad... Thank you, Mr. Ebert. You and Mr. Siskel were legends. Hope you're chillin' together in that great big movie theater in the sky.

I never read many of his reviews, but he was definitely a huge influence in the world of film criticism. Like I said, I know some people who wouldn't even watch movies until they heard what he had to say about them.

RIP.

Too bad Nostalgic Critic stained the art of film review and criticism.

Discuss the Nostalgia Critic in the Cinemassacre/TGWTG topic. This is not an appropriate thread.

 

[LM 697]

I already said so in another thread, but again, RIP. Good man.

This makes me genuinely sad... Thank you, Mr. Ebert. You and Mr. Siskel were legends. Hope you're chillin' together in that great big movie theater in the sky.

Maybe they'll finally be able to watch The Room now.

 

[NegaCWC]

Damn, he was just a couple of months shy of 61 years old... Sad to see somebody die in what is now a relatively young age.

RIP.

EDIT: Miscalculated his age, he was almost 71. Still a relatively young age for a westerner.

 

[JimReynolds]

It's a shame that he's gone now. I used to watch a lot of his and Gene Siskel's reviews.

 

[Trombonista]

My siblings and I had dinner tonight at Steak n' Shake to memorialize Ebert (it was his favorite restaurant).

 

[bradsternum]

EDIT: Miscalculated his age, he was almost 71. Still a relatively young age for a westerner.

Yeah. Some how, Zsa Zsa Gabor is STILL alive, but Ebert is gone. I'm beginning to think she's sustaining her life force on the souls of other celebrities.

 

[c-no]

Although I'm not really a fan of Roger Ebert since I never read or watched any of his reviews (clips do not count), he did leave an impact as a film critic, especially when it came to his thoughts on North or what he said about Rob Schneider's "European Gigolo" movie.