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| From | "Christopher Kouzes" <Christopher.Kouzes@btol.com> |
| Subject | Re: Ebert |
| Date | Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:20:27 -0400 |
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In the early days of "Sneak Previews," (when it was still local in
Chicago), Gene & Roger used to do speaking engagements to talk about
films and film history. They often came to the community college down
the street of my house. I probably saw them 7-8 times. There was
generally a discussion theme and then Q&A afterwards. Some of the
arguments were spectacular. But they were always entertaining and highly
interesting.
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From: audities-owner@smoe.org [mailto:audities-owner@smoe.org] On Behalf
Of Gene Good
Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 2:07 PM
To: audities@smoe.org
Cc: Amy Overby
Subject: Ebert
I just sent a wonderful article written by Roger Ebert from today's Sun
Times. It really gives some interesting background to the origin of the
show, his relationship with Siskel. I did not remember them on Johnny
Carson. Or that Bob Hope and Danny Thomas did skits on them. Some of you
have expressed how you enjoyed the show. Take the time and read this.
As long as I can remember, I have been an Ebert fan. I love how he
writes. It did not mattered if I agreed with him. He turned me on to my
first Bergman movie ["Virgin Spring"].And because it was a festival I
went back and saw 5 more. He turned me on to Claude Chabrol, the French
master of suspense. And because it was a festival I went back and saw 6
more. He interviewed Chabrol and one of the director's quotes was
"Nothing like a good murder". Roger also turned me on to Rivette,
Bresson, Ozu, and the great Eric Rohmer.
The Friday addition of the Sun Times was anticipated by me like a Mojo
in the mail. I remember reading his review of "Taxi Driver" the day it
opened. I stopped reading , and went to see it that day. I stumbeled out
of that theater ln a daze. What an experience. Roger also loved horror
movies. He wrote about them like he wrote about classic movies. With
warmth, humor, and humanity.
The tv show was a terrific way to watch him in action. I enjoyed Gene as
well. But Roger was the man.I hope he recovers soon and returns to a new
show. I will miss it dearly.
Gene
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