Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' is a magnificent science-fiction film, all the more intriguing because it raises questions about the origin of human life and doesn't have the answers. Roger Ebert answerfictionfilm Change image and share on social
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. Roger Ebert agreebadbase Change image and share on social
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'll tell you, I think that the Internet has provided an enormous boost to film criticism by giving people an opportunity to self publish or to find sites that are friendly. Roger Ebert boostcriticismenormous 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
There is a part of me that will forever want to be walking under autumn leaves, carrying a briefcase containing the works of Shakespeare and Yeats and a portable chess set. I will pass an old tree under which once on a summer night I lay on the grass with a fragrant young woman and we quoted e.e. cummings back and forth. Roger Ebert autumnbackbriefcase 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
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