Now that's a nice compliment! You made my Saturday, Tom! Thanks for the kind words, and I'm thrilled you like my stuff.
Now, back to the Ebert debate! ;)
My random thoughts:
1. I think Ebert's a brilliant mind and a fantastic writer.
2. I did not care for his AOTC and Scooby-Doo reviews, and NOT because of whether or not I agreed with them.
3. I am not a "failed filmmaker". I've always wanted to write about movies for a living.
4. The...