As long as there have been movies, there have been critics. Those well versed in the language and art of cinema, explaining to even the most novice reader or viewer why they’ll like one movie over the other. Gerald Perry’s film, “For the Love of Movies,” follows American criticism from the birth of sound, to the revolution of the internet, stopping to pay homage at the altars of both Pauline Kael and Andrew Sarris. [Read more...]
Well… Sorta. Richard Roeper, the guy who took over for Gene Siskel in the balcony opposite Roger Ebert has launched his new web-site. Besides featuring his columns from the Chicago Sun Times, it also features Richard’s movie reviews and comments. Granted, Roeper can’t really hold a candle to Roger Ebert, but I think he might concur with that statement.
I really do miss “Ebert and Roeper at the Movies,” even though Roger hadn’t been on in a few years. It was a show that I grew up with and it was always comforting to settle in and watch the most recent film reviews. While the site can’t really match the battle of wits that is the show, maybe if you read Roeper’s reviews and then click over to Ebert’s reviews, you can get an approximation. That’s the best you can do sometimes. -Sam
For me, James Bond was an intricate part of my childhood. I was in awe of these movies. Also a huge influence was Siskel and Ebert. I remember Sunday mornings spent eagerly awaiting the latest episode of ‘At the Movies.’ Yes, I was a dork. I own that. [Read more...]
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert revolutionized film criticism with their movie ‘At the Movies.’ [Read more...]
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