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TODAY’S ANSWER:
ANSWER: THE VERY FACT OF SNOW IS SUCH AN AMAZEMENT. —ROGER EBERT (scroll down for more)
Roger Ebert
June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013 · aged 70
Overview
Roger Ebert was an American film critic, journalist, and author. He became one of the most influential voices in cinema criticism in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
Born in Urbana, Illinois, Ebert developed an early interest in journalism and film. He graduated from the University of Illinois and began writing about movies, quickly gaining attention for his clear, insightful voice.
Criticism Style & Influence
Ebert’s reviews were known for their clarity, storytelling insight, and accessibility. He wrote for the *Chicago Sun-Times* and became widely read, influencing industry and public opinion alike.
Television & Partnerships
Ebert co-hosted popular television programs such as *Siskel & Ebert* with Gene Siskel and later *At the Movies*, bringing film criticism to a broad audience and coining memorable phrases like “thumbs up.”
Writing & Books
He authored several books on film and culture, extending his voice beyond daily reviews into essays and longer critiques that shaped the way readers engaged with cinema.
Legacy
Roger Ebert’s influence persists in film criticism, education, and the way audiences understand cinema. His body of work remains a reference point for critics and film lovers alike.