A.O. Scott is by far my favorite New York Times reviewer. In this Sunday's Arts section, he's written an appreciation of one of the all-time critical greats, Roger Ebert. It's a must-read.
Smart man, that Mr. Scott.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/movies/13scot.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
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Lisa,
Thank you SO much for providing this link. A great column about a great guy! It never mattered whether I agreed with Roger Ebert...his reviews have always been pure entertainment. That's what makes him so good at his job. While I will miss seeing him on television, I'm thrilled to know that he has battled back enough to start writing again. I'll take Roger Ebert in whatever medium I can get him. He - and you - are the only critics I read faithfully.
Aw, thanks, Mom! :)
Like A.O. Scott, I think Ebert can be too favorable sometimes, especially in recent years. Still, his contributions to cinema cannot be overstated. His writings were so useful when I did my black-film thesis.
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