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b_b  ·  4727 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Roger Ebert on Writing
Ebert is a great writer about movies and about life in general. I've always enjoyed hi movie reviews even when we don't see eye to eye. He seems to have gotten a lot more reflective in the last several years since he hasn't been able to speak. I would highly recommend his website (rogerebert.com) to anyone surfing the net looking for something worthwhile to read.




thenewgreen  ·  4727 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I have always enjoyed his writing too. I would have never watched the Decalogue if it were not for his high praise. If you've not seen them, check them out. They are wonderful: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20...

Watching that led me to watch these films by Krzy-sztof Kieslowski as well: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20...

They too are amazing. For this, I am very grateful to Mr. Ebert. Also, his passion for film is evident, this is not always the case for critics of art.

b_b  ·  4727 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Gates of Heaven is one of his top 10 films of all time. I watched it specifically because of that rec, and it started my love of Errol Morris. Now I have seen all of his films and read most of what he has published; it has changed my life, and I have Ebert to thank for it.

I'm gonna check out the above suggestions. Thanks!

thenewgreen  ·  4727 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Sure, I'll put Gates of Heaven on my list too. Thanks
b_b  ·  4727 days ago  ·  link  ·  
You eon't regret it. Its Morris' first film, but perhaps his best.