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great pic, it's got me all emotional now... :( :( :(

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Very, very sad. i have been following him since the early days of his TV show with Siskel. He did so much for the understanding and appreciation of film and film criticism.

He will be missed greatly.

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i watched him a lot but can't say i will miss him cause his opinions in movies stopped mattering to me cause of rotten tomatoes. that's where i get my reviews.

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Sad news. :( Things must have taken a tragic turn for the worse since his message on Tuesday. :rip:

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RIP

I always sided with him more than Siskel and feel sad for his wife.

Too bad there are no more movie review shows on TV left that Ebert, Siskel, and Roeper did back in the day.

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:rip: to Roger Ebert, who is easily who comes to mind when most people think of "film critic."

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He was a man who lived with passion for the craft of film, the craft of critique and writing, and the craft of marriage. What more could you ask? He's been my first voice on film I go to for over thirty years, since I was a little kid. I miss him, already.

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Wow, this was unexpected after only reading yesterday that his cancer had returned. I'll sorely miss reading his reviews every week. Plus, he wrote one of my favorite guilty pleasures (and one of the greatest cult classics ever made). Thanks for everything, Roger.

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Statement from the President

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Wow, that was quick. Very sad. I wasn't a devotee of his reviews, but I loved the old show, and he seemed like a decent person.
Too true.

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Damn. RIP.

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Rest in Peace Roger.

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RIP. I'll always remember watching Siskel and Ebert while growing up.

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He was one of those few writers who could effectively convey his point of view and reasoning in such a way that even if you disagreed with him, you understood where he was coming from. He was a talented writer who had an astute understanding of film as a medium and the power it can wield. He will be greatly missed.

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I think Ebert may have referenced DVDTalk on an occasion or two. I don't recall the exact context.

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It's certainly that way for me.

It will be weird with him gone; he's one of those guys that's always been around.

re: Roger Ebert – Discussion & Appreciation (1942-2013)
 

I remember growing up watching him battle it out with Siskel every week. Ebert was one of the only true film critics whose opinion I would often consult, not because it would necessarily sway me one way or the other, but I always valued his writing and his undying love of all things cinema. He rose above being a mere critic in many ways.

And I'll love him forever for giving us Beyond the Valley of the Dolls.

:rip: and thanks for all the memories.

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It was really sad when he lost his ability to speak because of the cancer. He was definitely one of the most articulate film critics of this generation. A lot of who he is was taken away because of that. I always enjoyed watching his show and listening to him argue with Gene and then Richard Roeper all those years.

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Although I found myself disagreeing with him a lot more the last few years - as it seemed he was more lenient/forgiving in his reviews, he's provided some great thoughts in his reviews throughout his career.

He was one of those critics who taught me to look at film differently, more than any other reviewer. He wasn't just a guide in helping me determine what film I should watch and what I should avoid - he gave me a more analytical approach to watching films which gave me a greater appreciation of what I was watching.

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he should have been a member it would have been cool to post replies back and forth with him.

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I've must have read his review for every single movie I own on DVD/Blu-Ray, hell probably every movie I've ever seen at one point or another.

He was my first and only stop for an opinion of a movie. He really opened up my eyes to have a greater appreciation of film.

He will truly be missed. :(

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He must've been the first critic(along with Siskel) that I followed. As a kid skimming the newspaper for show times, if I came up on a movie ad with their two thumbs up approval, I would want to watch it. I may not always have agreed but one thing I always agreed on with Ebert was his passion for movies. Thanks a lot Ebert for your reviews and turning me on to some great(and not so great:)) movies.

-from Jules Winfield, fellow movie geek

P.S.-I've always wanted to go through his great movies list to look at the ones I haven't seen yet. I may have to do that very soon.

re: Roger Ebert – Discussion & Appreciation (1942-2013)
 

So bummed about this news, was a great fan of this guy. RIP.

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His television show was essential viewing for me during my most formative years. He and Gene made having an understanding of film something valuable and they made the discussion of film much more commonplace. His work is the foundation of my interest and passion for film. His life proved that enthusiastic viewership can be something more than mindless fandom.

Here at DVDTalk I think it's important to note how he embraced technology, computers, and the internet very early. He put his reviews online and interacted with readers through the internet before most newspapers had a website.

He is the first person I can recall championing letterboxing and original aspect ratio for home viewing.

A personal note: In 1999 I visited Chicago for a few days and on Thursday night I called the hotel front desk and asked them to deliver a Sun Times to my room the next morning. Despite all my years of watching and reading I’d never had the simple pleasure of waking up in the morning, opening the morning paper, and having all his Friday reviews spread out across the page. I’m so glad I had that opportunity.

There will never be another like him.

re: Roger Ebert – Discussion & Appreciation (1942-2013)
 

Roger Ebert's televised tribute to Gene Siskel following his death was one of the most moving and sincere I've ever seen. It didn't lapse into maudlin sentimentality, nor was it dishonest. I hope someone else does the same for Mr. Ebert.