I don't want to make an "in hell" joke about Roger Ebert

[Trotskilicious]

that bratz review is also pretty great btw

[Eulogy]

Originally Posted by Sonic Johnny

This question might seem snarky or insensitive but i am asking out of genuine curiosity: as an Australian, can you guys explain to me why he was so well-loved? I mean from what I can gather having never watched anything he did I get the impression he was a passionate guy and everything, but I just went on Twitter and people are going berserk honoring him in a manner beyond which I have seen you guys mourn musicians, actors or politicians.

I would compare him to Chris Hitchens, but without the late in life and misguided support of the Iraq war. He was a cultural commentator in addition to a movie reviewer. I don't know that I should be comparing the two, because there are obvious differences. But as a man who can comment on the world around him, he was unmatched.

[Eulogy]

I was sad when Hitchens died. Sadder when Ebert died. Those are the two saddest celebrity deaths I've experienced.

[noyen]

you've been through so much eulogy... we are here for you in your time of need.

[Eulogy]

Originally Posted by noyen

you've been through so much eulogy... we are here for you in your time of need.

yes because that was my implication.

don't be a dick. try real hard.

[noyen]

Originally Posted by Eulogy

yes because that was my implication.

don't be a dick. try real hard.

aww

[sppunk]

He was a tremendous writer. His writing after losing his voice became even more clear, almost edgy. We lost a great one today. His memoir has one if the best passages I've ever read.

Kindness’ covers all of my political beliefs. No need to spell them out. I believe that if, at the end, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didn’t always know this and am happy I lived long enough to find it out.

Everyone should read Esquire's Chris Jones' fantastic profile of Ebert.

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[TuralyonW3]

At least we still have Armand White

[TuralyonW3]

But seriously Eebs always gave a fair shake to horror and sic fi films, genre films in general, which was cool

[LalaPumpkinhead]

a great professional. he will be missed

[Future Boy]

not in hell

[Starla]

As a kid, I liked watching Siskel and Ebert, and loved it when they got into their little arguments.

[Trotskilicious]

Originally Posted by sppunk

He was a tremendous writer. His writing after losing his voice became even more clear, almost edgy. We lost a great one today. His memoir has one if the best passages I've ever read.

thing is you basically don't believe in anything he ever wrote, i mean are you some kind of douchebag objectivist trust fund wank or are you a leftist who realizes that fortune is practically inherited based on race, gender, and class?

[MyOneAndOnly]

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[sppunk]

Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

thing is you basically don't believe in anything he ever wrote, i mean are you some kind of douchebag objectivist trust fund wank or are you a leftist who realizes that fortune is practically inherited based on race, gender, and class?

You have significant issues.

It would utterly suck to believe (like you) one cannot enjoy great writing regardless if it fits personal beliefs (which you know incredibly little about mine, yet shoot your mouth from an imaginary throne).

[Eulogy]

don't take the bait

[Eulogy]

he said hypocritically

[MyOneAndOnly]

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