tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post5857412788511322419..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 5 Reasons Why Roger Ebert Was AwesomeDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-10787348078087504222013-04-22T21:18:06.840-05:002013-04-22T21:18:06.840-05:00Eric, it's cool that you're also working t...Eric, it's cool that you're also working through the Great Movies. I've also picked up the second and third volumes of the books, and there are a ton that I need to see. Plus, I know he kept writing them and did even more. There are a few that aren't as thrilling, but even those are worth seeing. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-22340278353828580222013-04-22T20:47:22.570-05:002013-04-22T20:47:22.570-05:00Great post, Dan. I have been slowly working my way...Great post, Dan. I have been slowly working my way through Roger's Great Movies collection, and I have fallen in love with nearly all of the films I have seen. It's sad to think we won't have any more entries in it, but at least we have 400+ to choose from.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-7652542199542877592013-04-14T08:03:36.653-05:002013-04-14T08:03:36.653-05:00Steven, I haven't caught up with Terry Gross c...Steven, I haven't caught up with Terry Gross compilation, but I'll definitely give it a listen this week. Thanks for the recommendation!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-51391040230924130592013-04-14T08:02:51.020-05:002013-04-14T08:02:51.020-05:00Josh, I agree that it's hard to not identify R...Josh, I agree that it's hard to not identify Roger Ebert as the "film critic". There are other writers who are on his level, but he's found a way to speak to the masses in a different way through multiple mediums. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-42372319806490359312013-04-13T23:05:19.131-05:002013-04-13T23:05:19.131-05:00Enjoyed the article. On that point, if you have n...Enjoyed the article. On that point, if you have not yet heard it, I have to highly recommend NPR Fresh Air's Terry Gross's 48-minute compilation on Roger Ebert - http://www.npr.org/templates/rundowns/rundown.php?prgId=13&prgDate=4-5-2013. It's good stuff I think you will like.Stevenhttp://aflixionado.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-13305686164599517212013-04-13T16:26:12.329-05:002013-04-13T16:26:12.329-05:00Excellent piece, Dan. I always associated Ebert wi...Excellent piece, Dan. I always associated Ebert with the term "film critic". It's great to see the widespread influence he had, and he'll be missed.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-64678952861924336452013-04-13T07:52:39.424-05:002013-04-13T07:52:39.424-05:00Alex, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. His focus...Alex, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. His focus on spotlighting overlooked films was definitely one of his biggest influences. Looking through his Great Movies books, there are plenty of films in there that are hardly universally acclaimed. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-16747638867025141582013-04-13T07:50:40.620-05:002013-04-13T07:50:40.620-05:00Thanks! I totally agree and it won't be the sa...Thanks! I totally agree and it won't be the same without him.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-27460518856491343852013-04-12T16:44:57.138-05:002013-04-12T16:44:57.138-05:00I'm with you 100% on this. Really a great piec...I'm with you 100% on this. Really a great piece here, Dan. <br /><br />I think my respect for Ebert lies chiefly in the Spotlighting Overlooked Films category. When he loved a film, he championed the hell out of it, and used his influence to help it find an audience. I respect the hell out of that. I also like that although he hated many films, he never harped on them. He wrote his negative review and moved on. But that greats... he really stuck with those.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-5555529863713390502013-04-12T16:33:03.910-05:002013-04-12T16:33:03.910-05:00That is a great piece man. Ebert was more than ju...That is a great piece man. Ebert was more than just a film critic and a film lover but a really cool dude who will be missed. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-73808202600926861552013-04-12T10:56:02.849-05:002013-04-12T10:56:02.849-05:00Thanks Jess! Life Itself is so well-written and ha...Thanks Jess! Life Itself is so well-written and has a ton of great material, including that part that you mention. The way that Ebert brought movie criticism to the masses while still having plenty to say is such an achievement. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-69157718376859938872013-04-12T10:54:03.283-05:002013-04-12T10:54:03.283-05:00No problem, Ryan! Nice work!No problem, Ryan! Nice work!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-26860105251863577442013-04-12T10:20:39.834-05:002013-04-12T10:20:39.834-05:00Great post. I'm not sure if there can be too m...Great post. I'm not sure if there can be too many voices on this. Ebert was a fantastic writer. I read an excerpt from Life Itself about his feelings towards his wife and it was one of the most beautiful pieces I've read about love. He totally lived the dream/created the dream for movie lovers like ourselves. Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015323238572496175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-67392734703786895142013-04-12T10:08:25.070-05:002013-04-12T10:08:25.070-05:00You're too kind to link to that post of mine s...You're too kind to link to that post of mine sir. Thanks very much.<br />To Roger!Ryan McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440134802928893661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-52364745896603142032013-04-12T09:44:43.713-05:002013-04-12T09:44:43.713-05:00Steve, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I...Steve, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I hadn't planned on writing anything because it didn't feel like it would do justice to him. Also, there have been so many heartfelt posts from other bloggers that it felt a bit like I was just joining the chorus. I ended up changing my mind and decided to give it a shot. I totally agree about the passion. I haven't always agreed with Ebert, but I feel like his opinions are well-considered and have support. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-4700892439572156302013-04-12T07:37:43.628-05:002013-04-12T07:37:43.628-05:00I agree with every word. Ebert was and continues t...I agree with every word. Ebert was and continues to be an inspiration. Right or wrong (1 1/2 stars for The Usual Suspects?), the man was passionate. You can disagree with passion, but it's really hard to fault it. He truly loved what he did because he truly loved film. I think he'd have genuinely done it for free.<br /><br />Thanks for writing this.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.com