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Roger Ebert reviewing again in 2007 (after surgery in June 2006)

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8/15/06 at 6:22am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

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I don't think there'll be a new episode next week.
According to the Ebert & Roeper website, there will be a new episode with guest critic John Ridley.

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8/17/06 at 10:00pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

The main himself just released a statement:
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I have always believed in full disclosure. When I announced that I had a recurrence of salivary cancer that required surgery, I had no idea when I went into the hospital on June 16 that I would still be here on August 16.

On June 16 they removed the cancer in my right jaw area, including a section of my jaw bone. It was successfully reconstructed. On July 1, I was packing to leave the hospital when my blood vessel ruptured. We have since learned that the rupture was caused by a break down of tissue surrounding the artery as a result of radiation treatments I had three years ago.

I had a particularly intense form of radiation called neutron beam radiation, which is more effective for certain cancers, but which is also more debilitating to healthy tissue than conventional radiation. Finding a solution to protecting the arteries is what has kept me in the hospital, and in bed, since July 1. As you can imagine, it is no fun being hospitalized this long. Fortunately for me, I have received excellent medical care at Northwestern Hospital led by Doctors Harold Pelzer and Neil Fine. This is a unique situation and the doctors are moving cautiously, but they are enthusiastically optimistic about my recovery. I have also had the loving support of my bride Chaz, and good friends and colleagues. I am a lucky man.

I have learned, however, just how quickly one loses strength when confined to the bed for a long period of time. I will need rehabilitation to regain my strength, including voice rehabilitation to strengthen my vocal cords. The doctors have had me on a tracheostomy collar to keep my airways open during the period of surgeries for the ruptured blood vessels. Your vocal cords are like other muscles, they get rusty when they are not used daily. I may have other treatments or procedures as prescribed by my doctors, and so I hope you understand that while I believe in full disclosure, I also need the time and privacy to heal.

I am happy to report that despite all, I am doing well. I started physical therapy, I communicate with friends on a daily basis, I play my iPod and listen to songs with Chaz and the doctors and nurses, and I write. Don Dupree, the Executive Producer of “Ebert & Roeper” installed a plasma TV and DVD player in my room. I am going to watch "Half Nelson" and I hope Kevin Smith was right. I also thank my good friend Jay Leno for sitting in my chair in my absence, and, of course, thanks to Richard Roeper.

I thank all of you for your prayers, your well-wishes, your gifts, cards, e-mails and flowers. I don't have a crystal ball, so I can't tell you when, but I sure look forward to being back on the movie beat.
It sounds like the problem is actually from the earlier surgery three years ago, and he only survived because he was already in the hospital. Until they figure out a way to strengthen the affected areas, he'll be hospital bound.
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8/17/06 at 11:02pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Get well soon, Ebert!


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8/22/06 at 12:53am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

news on IMDB today, that he won't be able to speak for a while.

I sure hope he recovers soon. I'd much rather hear from him then read his collum. I love hearing him speak so passionately about film.
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8/22/06 at 5:46pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

I'd love to just have him back in one form or another. The fact that he's writing again already is encouraging.
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8/22/06 at 8:22pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

well i'm encouraged after reading that statement from him, i hope he makes a full recovery.

i was surprised i actually enjoyed the kevin smith episode. i know he's a huge film fan, but i expected him to be a total blowhard, but he was a cool guy.

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10/12/06 at 5:34am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

His first column in months appears today, discussing his harrowing ordeal. Better yet, his first review since June is being posted as well.

Ebert on the mend
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10/12/06 at 6:18am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Great news...I've missed his reviews quite a bit, and we've hit the "Ebert" season, where the years serious fare pours out. Can't wait to see what he says about The Departed.
Hey buddy...did you just see a real bright light?
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10/12/06 at 6:20am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Very happy for Roger.
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10/12/06 at 8:05am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

A new review from Roger Ebert has just popped up on his website:
The Queen

I'm going to take that as a good sign.
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10/12/06 at 8:20am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

I just read a note from Ebert. Looks like he is finally turning the corner and hopes to be back to normal soon. I miss his reviews and wish him all the best and a quick recovery.

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?sec...ent&id=4652709

Mark F. Leiter

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10/12/06 at 8:21am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

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A new review from Roger Ebert has just popped up on his website:
The Queen

I'm going to take that as a good sign.
Umm...that's a link to a review of a movie with the same title released in 1969. I thought Roger Ebert had taken a few puffs from the magic pipe when he wrote the review (especially with the year listed at the top of the review), then I found out that it was the wrong movie.


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10/12/06 at 9:05am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

My bad. I guess they haven't posted the new one yet.

One thing I find interesting is that I posted his previous statement on August 18th, yet according to this post:
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They stabilized me, operated on me to deal with the arteries, kept me sedated to avoid disturbing the affected areas -- and then I essentially spent July and August completely out of it. I remember only fragmentary episodes.

In September, my bleeding hazards stabilized, I came off sedation to find I had lost track of two months of my life, and starred in several prayer vigils for which I am eternally grateful to my wife and tower of strength, Chaz; my family and friends, and the many clergy who came to see me.
My question is, if he was in a semi-concious state until early September, who the hell wrote the "full disclosure" column?
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10/13/06 at 3:17pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage
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10/15/06 at 9:52pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Man I hope he gets better soon. There is no beeter film critic out there. Some of my earliest memories are sitting on my dad's lap watching Sneak Previews. I was explaining to my wife tonight how originally Siskel and Ebert were just a local show on the Chicago PBS station Channel 11. It just mushroomed from there. She had no idea about that. Has anyone on these boards ever met Mr. Ebert?
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Roger's review of The Queen (2006 version), his first in several months, has now been posted:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...VIEWS/61012001
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Nice to see him back!

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11/14/06 at 9:27pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Ebert reviews Stranger Than Fiction
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4/24/07 at 5:07pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Ebert releases statement and photo of his new look:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/355049,cst-nws-ebert24.article


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4/24/07 at 6:58pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Jesus.

Not to sound crude or insensitive, but...........6 months tops.

It just seems like that's always the way it is with celebs. It's always "Doing just fine" and then...gone within months.

Hopefully, I'm wrong.


STOP HIM! He's supposed to die!
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4/24/07 at 7:44pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

It's been a long, tough road for him since what happened. As bad as he looks there, I'm sure he looked much worse a couple months ago. Much of what looks so bad is do to the absense of a major part of his jaw, too. If they can get that replaced, he should both be able to speak and look better (though probably still not great). I'd love for him to get back to writing regularly again though; don't need a jaw for that. I always looked forward to his reviews more than his show, anyway.

While still pretty bad, he's more recognizable in this photo:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/3...img3.fullimage
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4/24/07 at 7:49pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

We're not used to seeing him without his glasses. I'm optimistic.

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4/24/07 at 9:04pm
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I'm optimistic too. He's showing a lot of courage showing up at his film festival this weekend. As much as I enjoy his television appearances, it's his writing I miss the most. His Movie Home Companion books have always been staples in my house.
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The surgery he underwent is one that, to be honest, is a real deforming surgery. I am kind of surprised he looks as good of a condition as he is in, as many come through that procedure looking as though they have been mangled. (I've worked in a retirement community, I've seen it) My the road rise to him on his journey. His writing has always made me laugh, and even when I disagreed, I always felt as though he wrote thoughtfully and in a way that I could understand his opinion.
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4/25/07 at 5:34am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Well judging by the statement in that link he still sounds like the same Roger Ebert to me so I'm hopeful that he'll be able to come back to writing in larger capacity.
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4/25/07 at 8:37am
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Kudos on soldiering on at Ebertfest.

Godspeed Roger.
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

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Jesus.

Not to sound crude or insensitive, but...........

Too late.

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4/25/07 at 1:05pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Ugh he looks terrible . But he is here at least, and hopefully for a long time .

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4/25/07 at 4:04pm
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

They just had an extended interview with him and his wife on Chicago's ABC affiliate. Once you get past his physical appearance compared to how we're used to seeing him, I thought he was great. Sitting there with his legs crossed, writing responses on a paper tablet for his wife to read. He was shown walking around the hotel room without any assistance. Very encouraging to say the least.
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4/26/07 at 6:24am
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Re: Another Surgery for Roger Ebert

Sure hope he's doing well. It has to be a rough time for him and his family. Communicating by writing is not easy (ask the family of any deaf person). He has my best wishes.


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