Roger Ebert News

Goodbye And Thank You: The Director of Hoop Dreams Talks About His New Roger Ebert Biography, LIFE ITSELF

7:38 PM 6/27/2014 by Sara Vizcarrondo

Film Critic Roger Ebert ended the first paragraph of his review of Hoop Dreams saying that film “gives us the impression of having touched life itself.” There’s a poignant symmetry in the title of Steve James’ newest documentary, Life Itself, about the work of America’s most acclaimed film critic, Chicago Sun Times’ Roger Ebert.

The Last Critic Who Mattered?

variety.com – This week’s opening night tribute to the Toronto Film Festival’s chief cheerleader, the late Roger Ebert, will beg a key question: Can anyone fill his shoes? No other critic ever possessed the international platform of his TV gigs, his visibility, celebrity or his Pulitzer Prize. 4 years 45 weeks ago via donnieyen

Watch: Roger Ebert's Memorial Tribute (VIDEO)

feedproxy.google.com – Over three hours Thursday night at the ornate Chicago Theatre that Roger Ebert had helped to restore, a parade of friends, family, and followers paid tribute to the esteemed film critic who died at age 70 on April 4. Watch the streaming video of the "Roger Ebert: A Celebration of Life" tribute below. 5 years 14 weeks ago via donnieyen

Harvey Weinstein Reveals the Baller Reason Why Roger Ebert Called Him 'King of Cannes' (Video)

feedproxy.google.com – The Oscar-winning producer told THR about his close relationship with the late film critic, regaling with a story that involved true royalty and a playboy lifestyle. 5 years 14 weeks ago via donnieyen

RogerEbert.com Gets a Facelift

2:23 PM 4/10/2013 by Binh Ngo

RogerEbert.com, the website of the recently departed film critic Roger Ebert, has relaunched yesterday with a redesign. Gone are the three column format and the light/dark cream color scheme -- those are replaced with a light/grey two column design. On the left column, the featured review is given the most space with a large picture and an excerpt of the review, and below that are the other new reviews which are given only a pic overlayed with the movie's title and author.

Westboro Baptist Church to Picket Roger Ebert's Funeral

feedproxy.google.com – The anti-gay group says it will protest outside the movie critic's memorial service Monday in Chicago. 5 years 14 weeks ago via jetli

What's Popping: Roger Ebert, 'Fast & Furious 7', 'Finding Dory', 'Jack the Giant Slayer', 'G.I. Joe 3'

1:05 PM 4/6/2013 by Binh Ngo

Roger Ebert, the first film critic to win a Pulitzer, passed away on Thursday. He was 70. His death was a surprise to those not close to him because he didn't reveal the severity of his condition when he announced that he was taking a leave of absence from reviewing movies to treat an re-occurrence of cancer.

Roger Ebert's wife: He 'smiled, and passed away'

rssfeeds.usatoday.com – Chaz Ebert, Roger's wife of 20 years, recounts his final moments. 5 years 15 weeks ago via donnieyen

Roger Ebert to Me: "Wish I had your brain."

5:22 PM 4/4/2013 by Senh Duong

I'm still shocked and saddened by the news of Roger Ebert's death. I know, I know, he was fighting cancer, and the odds were against him. It's just that it has only been a couple days since he announced his leave of absence. Also, he had been very active on the internet, writing reviews for the Chicago Sun-Times and updating his blog, Facebook Page, Twitter account, and his newsletter.