Roger Ebert On Some Classic Films And Movie Duds

By The Associated Press, Associated Press: Entertainment
Fri, 04/05/2013 - 12:32am

Roger Ebert reviewed thousands of films over the years, influencing moviegoers across the country with his uncomplicated, yet intelligent reviews that were breezy and often quotable. Along with fellow film critic Gene Siskel, Ebert, who died on Thursday at the age of 70, created and made famous the thumbs-up, thumbs-down style of reviews.

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