Ebert

As for your MH and Pirates comment, I can't say I agree, but then again I do the review thing semi-professionally, so I see tons of films (3-4 a week), so my opinion is skewed by what I call the Ebert effect (i.e., see enough mediocre films and even the slightly above-average ones start to look like near-masterpieces).

Monster House Rogers 2006

I'm sure Roger Ebert is right when he quotes Mark Twain in this post, A slow boat to anywhere.

Questions of travel 2009

"Ebert is becoming a major voice not just in film culture, but across many lines of American experience."

VOTD: Roger Ebert Speaks | /Film 2010

Glad to see that Ebert is still able to do what he loves after all he has been through. joenostalgia

VOTD: Roger Ebert Speaks | /Film 2010

You have the right to your opinion, but Ebert is to be commended for how he has conducted his life in the wake of losing half his face and the ability to enjoy the simple pleasure of food we all take for granted.

VOTD: Roger Ebert Speaks | /Film 2010

Really, as I said before, Ebert is talking out his ass.

The Art of God of War III or Can a video game be as beautiful as a cave painting? 2010

Ebert is wrong both about videogames and cave paintings.

The Art of God of War III or Can a video game be as beautiful as a cave painting? 2010

Roger Ebert is monk-like in his devotion to entertainment journalism, giving his entire life to what it is that he loves to do.

Fantastic Roger Ebert Story from Esquire – Collider.com 2010

Roger Ebert is an old guy putting down an art form of the younger generation, like my parents did when rock and roll appeared.

The Art of God of War III or Can a video game be as beautiful as a cave painting? 2010

His written output has become voluminous; Ebert is becoming a major voice not just in film culture, but across many lines of American experience.

VOTD: Roger Ebert Speaks | /Film 2010