Roger Joseph Ebert (June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013) was an American film critic, journalist and screenwriter.
Movies absorb our attention more completely, I think. Use this quote
The movies that are made more thoughtfully or made or with more ambition often get just get drowned out by the noise. Use this quote
We can now have action movies with two stars where one might be African American and one might be Asian American. One of them doesn't have to be white, and the other one doesn't have to be the ethnic sidekick. We're way over that. And I think it's happening in society, too. Use this quote
It's a good question, because a movie isn't good or bad based on its politics. It's usually good or bad for other reasons, though you might agree or disagree with its politics. Use this quote
Well, you know what, I'm 60 years old, and I've been interested in politics since I was on my daddy's knee. During the 1948 election, we were praying for Truman. I know a lot about politics. Use this quote
If a movie isn't a hit right out of the gate, they drop it. Which means that the whole mainstream Hollywood product has been skewed toward violence and vulgar teen comedy. Use this quote
