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Meet Roger Ebert: Two Thumbs Up For One Of The Best Movie Critics

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Who Is Roger Ebert?

Roger Ebert must simply be the most famous movie critic of all time. He has been reviewing movies for the Chicago Sun-Times since 1967. He was a television movie critic for 37 years during which time he and a co-host created the pop culture reference 'Two Thumbs Up.' He has received a Pulitzer Prize for his movie reviews and he is the only movie critic to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

There are a handful of movie critics that I enjoy reading or watching that I return to again and again. Critic Roger Ebert is one of those. Although due to problems with cancer he is no longer able to speak, he is still an influential film critic, making extensive use of the written word, which he promotes through the efforts of both himself and his team on the television and online versions of Ebert Presents At The Movies.

On this page, learn a bit more about Roger Ebert and about his movie reviews and books.

Forbes called Roger Ebert, "The most powerful pundit in America."
(A pundit being someone who offers the world through the media his or her opinions on a subject.)

FAST FACTS ABOUT ROGER EBERT

  • Roger Joseph Ebert was born in June 18, 1942, in Urbana, Illinois.
  • Ebert began his career as a reporter and was given the film critic job for the Sun-Times rather unexpectedly.
  • Ebert won a Pulitzer Prize for his movie reviews in 1975.
  • Roger Ebert appeared on the television show Siskel & Ebert and then Ebert and Roeper at the Movies for a total of 37 years.
  • He suffered surgical complications related to thyroid cancer in 2006 and is no longer able to speak.
  • Ebert is currently the Managing Editor of and a reviewer for Ebert Presents At The Movies.
  • His reviews still appear in newspapers around the world.
  • Ebert has written a total of 17 books.
  • He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (and is the only film critic that has one.)
  • Robert Ebert's website, rogerebert.com, receives 110 million visits a year.

ROGER EBERT INTERVIEWED BY LEONARD MALTIN IN 2009

Roger Ebert on Entertainment Tonight (by Leonard Maltin)
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WHAT DOES TWO THUMBS UP MEAN?

Wikipedia.com reports that 'Two Thumbs Up' is a trademarked phrase.

Whether or not Roger Ebert wants his life work defined by thumbs, it is, at least in part. In the original movie review television program, Siskel & Ebert, Ebert and his partner used the expressions 'Two Thumbs Up!' to represent a movie that they really liked. It was a simple and recognizable way of indicating whether they liked or did not like a film and the phrase has stood the test of time, going on to become a part of pop culture.

WHERE CAN I FIND ROGER EBERT'S CURRENT REVIEWS?

Roger Ebert Movie Reviews and More For Suntimes.com
Movie reviews, essays, interviews and the Movie Answer Man from film critic Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times.
(Roger) Ebert Presents At The Movies
This link will take you to Roger Ebert's collaborative review site. There you will find his reviews (read by someone else since he is no longer able to speak) and reviews by his review team, which includes Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsk who co-host the new show 'Ebert Presents At The Movies.'

LIFE ITSELF: A MEMOIR

Roger Ebert's new autobiographical book, a memoir that is "a singular, warm-hearted, inspiring look at life."

Life Itself: A Memoir

Life Itself: A Memoir

by: Roger Ebert

Amazon Price: $6.00 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now
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In this new book, Life Itself: A Memoir, Roger Ebert he shares the story of his life and career. Amazon calls it candid and the book description says that he shares everything including his loves, losses and obsessions to his alcoholism, marriage, politics and spirtual believes and, of course, his relationships with some of the most famous entertainment figures like Oprah Winfrey, John Wayne and Martin Scorsese.

Release Date: 09/13/2011

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ROGER EBERT'S MOVIE YEARBOOK 2011

Roger Eber'ts 2011 yearbook shares all of his reviews between January 2008 and July 2010.

Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2011

Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2011

by: Roger Ebert

Amazon Price: $2.14 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now
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Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2011 shares 500 of his movie reviews and interviews, tributes and essays. This book includes every single movie review that he wrote between January 2008 and July 2010.

Release Date: 12/14/2010

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ROGER EBERT IN THE NEWS

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Snow White and the Huntsman (PG13)
BY ROGER EBERT / May 30, 2012 "Snow White and the Huntsman" reinvents the legendary story in a film of astonishing beauty and imagination. It's the last thing you would expect from a picture with this title. It falters in its storytelling, because Snow ...
Exclusive Clip: 'Quill: The Life Of A Guide Dog'
Roger Ebert, said in the Chicago Sun Times. As big dog lovers we're happy to present a clip from the film, "Quill: The Life Of A Guide Dog." Directed by Yoichi Sai (4 time Japanese Academy Award winner for "Blood And Bones"), 'Quill' appears to be a ...
Roger Ebert–a 'bitchy' man hater?
about a recent Roger Ebert column in which he revealed that "women are better than men." Women are not wired to see disagreement as a challenge to themselves. Women value common welfare above singular success. Women are more open to cooperation than ...
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GREAT MOVIES BOOKS BY ROGER EBERT

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MORE ABOUT ROGER EBERT

Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert from Time Magazine
A happy, healthy birthday to Roger Ebert, America's movie critic
Roger Ebert, the Critic Behind the Thumb from The New York Times
Learn more about Roger Ebert, the film critic behind the expression, Two Thumbs Up.
Roger Ebert on Wikipedia
Learn more about Roger Ebert's life and career on Wikipedia.

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"Roger Ebert's criticism shows a nearly unequaled grasp of film history and technique, and formidable intellectual range."
- New York Times

DO YOU ENJOY ROGER EBERT'S MOVIE REVIEWS?

  • fullofshoes Jan 5, 2012 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Great lens about a great guy. Always enjoyed listening to his reviews. He was usually spot on.
  • JollyvilleChick Jul 28, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    I saw Roger Ebert at South by Southwest in Austin this past March. I was a volunteer at one of the theaters he came to. I barely recognized him at first - haven't seem him in a long time and didn't realize how significant his surgery was. His wife is very pleasant and courteous.
  • TravelingRae Jul 28, 2011 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Ebert is the only critic I trust.
  • Joan4 Jul 26, 2011 @ 8:27 am | delete
    How nice to learn more of Roger Ebert's story!
  • tandemonimom Jul 25, 2011 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    I love Roger Ebert - I find I almost always agree with his assessment of a movie, so of course I think he's got great taste! ;-)
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