April 4, 2013 5:55 pm
“Thank you. Forty-six years ago on April 3, 1967, I became the film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. Some of you have read my reviews and columns and even written to me since that time. Others were introduced to my film criticism through the television show, my books, the website, the film festival, or the Ebert Club and newsletter. However you came to know me, I’m glad you did and thank you for being the best readers any film critic could ask for.” ~ Roger Ebert
The quote of the day for me.
Posted by le0pard13
Categories: film
Tags: Chicago Sun-Times, Film, Film criticism, Movies, Roger Ebert, writing
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I read that just yesterday. Even though he speaks of the recurrence of his cancer in that post, it’s so strange to think that he was optimistic and looking to the future just such a short time before he went.
Beautiful post, of course. Like someone else said on Twitter, it’s fitting that the only person who could adequately eulogize Roger Ebert was Roger Ebert himself.
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By Morgan R. Lewis on April 4, 2013 at 5:58 pm
Indeed. Only Roger Ebert could have written something that worked then, and now. In context. Thanks, Morgan.
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By le0pard13 on April 5, 2013 at 9:13 am
I’ve read that post a couple of times now and still can’t get over it. Ebert was a brilliant critic.
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By ckckred on April 4, 2013 at 6:14 pm
I so agree. Thanks, ckckred.
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By le0pard13 on April 5, 2013 at 9:14 am
He will be missed.
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By Nostra on April 4, 2013 at 11:51 pm
Very much. Thanks, Nostra.
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By le0pard13 on April 5, 2013 at 9:14 am
Very graceful, right to the end – a great exit.
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By Cavershamragu on April 5, 2013 at 3:46 am
The great ones somehow accomplish that. Thanks, Sergio.
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By le0pard13 on April 5, 2013 at 9:14 am
very sad to hear of Mr. Ebert’s passing, I grew up watching him and was still following his reviews on his web site. Sad day for dinema lovers.
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By mummbles on April 5, 2013 at 7:40 am
We all we grew up with him. That he somehow could pull that off across generations made him special. Indeed, a sad day for cinema lovers. Thanks, mummbles.
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By le0pard13 on April 5, 2013 at 9:16 am
A fantastic quote. Thanks, Michael.
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By Eric @ The Warning Sign on April 6, 2013 at 7:28 pm
It is, especially it’s timing and content. Thanks, Eric.
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By le0pard13 on April 9, 2013 at 9:26 pm
I honestly dont know who Ebert is! But that quote is really good and very optimistic.
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By Novroz on April 8, 2013 at 7:02 am
He’s worth a read. Either on his website or the many books he had published. Thanks, Novroz.
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By le0pard13 on April 9, 2013 at 9:27 pm
WOW, that is an awesome quote. 46 years as a film critic is quite astounding, and he’s become an icon in American cinema. You’ll be missed Mr. Ebert 😦
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By ruth on April 9, 2013 at 8:04 pm
The quote, and he, was awesome. Thanks, Ruth.
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By le0pard13 on April 9, 2013 at 9:28 pm