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. Roger Ebert comedydropgate Change image and share on social
A few actresses have all but set up shop as women of a certain age who attract younger lovers. I think of Susan Sarandon, Cameron Diaz and Isabelle Huppert. Roger Ebert actressageattract Change image and share on social
Blockbusters run the mainstream industry. We may never again have a decade like the 1970s, when directors were able to find such freedom. Roger Ebert 1970sblockbusterdecade Change image and share on social
Because I don't give the studios advanced quotes or an advanced look at my reviews. I think the readers deserve to read my reviews before the studios do. Roger Ebert advancedeservegive Change image and share on social
When we're discussing who to invite to a dinner party, my wife Chaz and I sometimes use the shorthand, 'good value for money,' which indicates guests expected to be entertaining. Roger Ebert chazdinnerdiscuss Change image and share on social
The movies that are made more thoughtfully or made or with more ambition often get just get drowned out by the noise. Roger Ebert ambitiondrownmake Change image and share on social
I was perfectly content before I was born, and I think of death as the same state. What I am grateful for is the gift of intelligence, and for life, love, wonder, and laughter. You can't say it wasn't interesting. My lifetime's memories are what I have brought home from the trip. Roger Ebert bearbringcontent share on social
Horror fans are a particular breed. They analyze films with such detail and expertise that I am reminded of the Canadian literary critic Northrup Frye, who approached literature with similar archetypal analysis. Roger Ebert analysisanalyzeapproach share on social
I know as a critic I'm required to have a well-armored heart. I must be a cynical wise guy to show my great sophistication. No pushover, me. Roger Ebert armorecriticcynical Change image and share on social
Why has Scandinavia been producing such good thrillers? Maybe because their filmmakers can't afford millions for CGI and must rely on cheaper elements like, you know, stories and characters. Roger Ebert affordcgicharacter Change image and share on social