There's something depressing about a young couple helplessly in love. Their state is so perfect, it must be doomed. They project such qualities on their lover that only disappointment can follow. Roger Ebert coupledepressdisappointment Change image and share on social
Movies that encourage empathy are more effective than those that objectify problems. Roger Ebert effectiveempathyencourage Change image and share on social
I am utterly bored by celebrity interviews. Most celebrities are devoid of interest. Roger Ebert borecelebritydevoid Change image and share on social
Teaching prejudice to a child is itself a form of bullying. You've got to be taught to hate. Roger Ebert bullychildform Change image and share on social
I like smart movies about smart people, and enjoy it when most of the facts are on the table and we can contemplate them together. Roger Ebert contemplateenjoyfact Change image and share on social
Here's how much I know about hockey. Mike Royko and I were in a tiny bar one winter night, and the radio kept reporting goals by the Blackhawks. I mentioned how frequently the team was scoring. 'You're listening to the highlights,' Royko observed. Roger Ebert barblackhawkfrequently share on social
If a movie is really working, you forget for two hours your Social Security number and where your car is parked. You are having a vicarious experience. You are identifying, in one way or another, with the people on the screen. Roger Ebert carexperienceforget share on social
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. Roger Ebert actionafricanamerican share on social
Catholic theology believes that God gave man free will, and you can't give somebody free will and then send in a play from the sidelines. Roger Ebert believecatholicfree Change image and share on social
Nothing ever seems straightforward in Venice, least of all its romances. Roger Ebert romancestraightforwardvenice Change image and share on social
