Roger Ebert

LoyfeCycleProtector · **on:** April 04, 2013, 06:10:48 PM

I'm sure most have you have heard by now that famed film critic Roger Ebert has passed away after a long fight with cancer. Roger's reviews helped steer people towards a lot of great movies and his passing is a blow to the entire film community, including our own. His and Siskel's 'two thumbs up' of the Land Before Time helped give it an edge over it's competitor at the time, Oliver and Company, and the first film might not have been so wildly popular without his review. Please share how his reviews may have helped you discover some great movies, or comment on this legendary man's life

LoyfeCycleProtector · **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2013, 06:29:44 PM

By the way, I realize this would have been better off in the arts forum. My bad.

The Anonymous Person · **Reply #2 on:** April 04, 2013, 07:19:15 PM

I heard this news very recently (as in, 15 minutes ago) and was just about to start this topic 'til you beat me to it.

Anyways, he was a great movie critic, even during his battle with cancer and the loss of his voice. He had reviewed many movies in the past with his partner, Gene Siskel, giving two thumbs up on many of them.

Two days before his death, he wrote an entry in his journal, entitled 'A Leave of Presence', which you can read here.

May he rest in peace.

WeirdRaptor · **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:03:41 PM

Damn. Well, I can't say this is unexpected, but it's sad to see such a long time critic pass on.

F-14 Ace · **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2013, 08:41:51 PM

The legendary film critic Roger Ebert has died at the age of 70. I had heard that he wasn't doing to good lately. http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-...0,7121655.story

Mumbling · **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2013, 04:25:10 AM

Merged two topics about his death.

Even though I know little of this man, may he rest in peace.

jalistair · **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2013, 07:58:13 PM

R.I.P Roger Ebert. Now he can finally be reunited with Gene Siskel in the world beyond. And so ends one of the greatest duos in film history.

pokeplayer984 · **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2013, 01:01:14 AM

Nostalgia Critic - Farewell to Roger Ebert

Daddytops2009 · **Reply #8 on:** April 08, 2013, 03:27:14 AM

Such a shame.

May he RIP.

Path Light · **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2013, 12:52:27 AM

Oh no. Our dear Roger Ebert passed away due to cancer.

RIP Roger Ebert 1942-2013

He died before his 71st birthday.