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post #91 of 151
10/9/07 at 3:37am

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

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Originally Posted by Claire Panke
I wish they'd keep Wilonsky and fire Roeper when Ebert comes back - the guy is just a philistine. One of the worst reviewers (he's no film critic) on air or print IMO.

I don't always agree with Ebert but he is knowledgable, passionate and informed, and moreover he writes greacefully and well. Roeper should stick to writing about a subject where his lack of taste and knowledge isn't such a liability.

Sigh...a girl can dream...

That won't happen but I am sure hoping Mr. Ebert can make it back, it appears the show is dead without him. I didn't read about what caused the use of "Thumbs Up" and "Thumbs Down" to disappear but I am sure it is some silly rights issue.

Chris
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post #92 of 151
10/9/07 at 7:55am

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

I fear Mr Ebert may no longer be telegenic after that last major surgery. Not that he cares, as indicated in this article from April (which may have already linked to in this thread): http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/3...bert24.article

But the Powers That Be probably do.

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post #93 of 151
10/9/07 at 10:07am

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

But, if I understand it well, the main reason NOT to appear on TV would be that he currently has no voice.

I wish him the very best. I have been buying several of his books, lately, to show some support as I feel I should (and because I highly like his writing, of course!).


Cees
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post #94 of 151
10/9/07 at 10:24am

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

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Originally Posted by Chris Gerhard
I didn't read about what caused the use of "Thumbs Up" and "Thumbs Down" to disappear but I am sure it is some silly rights issue.
Ebert is currently negotiating a new contract with Disney, who claims that he is withholding permission to use his "thumbs up/down" trademark. Ebert says this isn't true, but Disney isn't letting Roeper and Wilonsky use it.
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post #95 of 151
10/9/07 at 2:10pm

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

More Ebert goodness, from his (positive) review of Transformers:

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Now I have fans who say, "We are so sorry, Michael Bay, you still suck but we love you." That's what the director of "Transformers" told Simon Ang during an interview in Seoul. He could have been speaking for me. I think Michael Bay sometimes sucks ("Pearl Harbor," "Armageddon," "Bad Boys II") but I find it possible to love him for a movie like "Transformers." It's goofy fun with a lot of stuff that blows up real good, and it has the grace not only to realize how preposterous it is, but to make that into an asset.

The movie is inspired by the Transformer toys that twist and fold and double in upon themselves, like a Rubik's Cube crossed with a contortionist. A yellow Camaro unfolds into a hulking robot, helicopters become walking death monsters, and an enemy named Megatron rumbles onto the screen and, in a voice that resembles the sound effects in "Earthquake," introduces himself: "I--AM--MEGATRON!!!"

I think that's the first time I've used three exclamation points. But Megatron is a three-exclamation-point kinda robot. He is the most fearsome warrior of the evil Decepticons, enemies of the benevolent Transformers. Both races (or maybe they're brands) of robots fled the doomed planet Cybertron and have been drawn to Earth because Megatron crash-landed near the North Pole a century ago and possesses the Allspark, which is the key to something, I'm not sure what, but since it's basically an alien MacGuffin it doesn't much matter. (Note to fanboys about to send me an e-mail explaining the Allspark: Look up "MacGuffin" in Wikipedia.)

[...]

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post #96 of 151
10/9/07 at 2:58pm

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

I have always enjoyed his writing even when I disagree with his conclusions (not referencing above). I think I enjoy his one star reviews the most.
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post #97 of 151
11/23/07 at 8:54am

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert's Top 10 of 2006:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...NTARY/71123002
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post #98 of 151
11/23/07 at 2:14pm

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

wow a surprise is Bubble is that far up on his list
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post #99 of 151
11/23/07 at 3:36pm

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

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Originally Posted by TonyD
wow a surprise is Bubble is that far up on his list
Yeah definitely.

Can we all agree to start a seperate thread if Ebert's health takes a turn for the worse in the future? Everytime this thread pops to the top I'm afraid something's happened to him...
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post #100 of 151
11/23/07 at 3:52pm

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

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Originally Posted by Adam Lenhardt

Can we all agree to start a seperate thread if Ebert's health takes a turn for the worse in the future? Everytime this thread pops to the top I'm afraid something's happened to him...

A separate thread, but only when he goes to the big balcony in the sky.
We'll do that for you too Adam.
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post #101 of 151
11/23/07 at 6:49pm

Re: Another Surgery (June 2006) for Roger Ebert

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Originally Posted by Adam Lenhardt
Yeah definitely.

Can we all agree to start a seperate thread if Ebert's health takes a turn for the worse in the future? Everytime this thread pops to the top I'm afraid something's happened to him...

Me too.
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post #102 of 151
11/24/07 at 4:57am

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

And me.

I changed the title once more.
I'm also buying many of his book, to show my support in the way it matters. After reading so many of his reviews for free, I thought it fitting to start purchasing the books (Yearbook 2007 latest, just received).


Cees
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post #103 of 151
1/23/08 at 2:07pm
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Re: Roger Ebert reviewing again in 2007 (after surgery in June 2006)

Ebert and his wife did an interview with a local Chicago news station in November where they revealed that one final surgery was planned that hopefully would restore Roger's ability to speak. It appears that tomorrow (January 24th) may be the day. The Chicago Tribune reports on their web site that the surgery is to be performed at a Houston-area hospital. I wish him the best of luck.
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post #104 of 151
1/26/08 at 7:28pm

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

Ebert recovering smoothly from latest operation
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post #105 of 151
2/13/08 at 8:06pm

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

Access Inspiration: Roger Ebert | Videos | Access Hollywood | Celeb Video Clips, TV Show and Celebrity Video Clips Available Online
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post #106 of 151
2/13/08 at 8:21pm

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

what that video shows is that roger still can't talk and probably won't be able to
for a long time.
they are going to eventually attempt a surgery to help him be able to speak again.

his spirits seem good, he uses a speech program to talk to billy bush from his computer.
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post #107 of 151
2/13/08 at 9:23pm

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

I believe (but am not certain) that that interview was filmed before his most recent surgery. It's possible that the most recent surgery was the one to attempt to restore his voice.
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post #108 of 151
2/14/08 at 8:18am

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

you may be right but then i'm confused why post it now without saying that.
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post #109 of 151
2/14/08 at 1:47pm

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

I wasn't sure, so I thought people would just intuit it for themselves. The reason I posted it now is because Access Hollywood only recently added it to their website.
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post #110 of 151
2/14/08 at 2:11pm

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

i've never been good at intuit-ing.

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post #111 of 151
3/17/08 at 11:52pm

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

This year seems to be paralleling last year. Both years began with Ebert recovering from major surgery, and both will apparently feature Ebert reentering the public sphere with an appearance at his film festival:

Ebertfest spotlights critic's favorites

For someone with such serious health problems, it's amazing the way he bounces back. After a major medical disability, most celebrities -- even the ones who live for many more years -- fade out of the public eye to be remembered as they were in their prime. Not Ebert, not only is he unashamed to be voiceless and disfigured, but he bounces back and continues to be socially relevant. I look forward to him resuming his regular duties, as he miraculously did last year, sometime soon.
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post #112 of 151
3/31/08 at 8:39pm
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Re: Roger Ebert reviewing again in 2007 (after surgery in June 2006)

In a story on Chicago's ABC affiliate this evening, Roger Ebert announced that he will resume writing shortly after his Overlooked Film Festival in April. Unfortunately there were complications again with his latest surgery and it did not restore his speaking ability. Would have loved to see him reviewing on television again, but I'm happy he's still able to write at that he's still cancer-free.
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post #113 of 151
4/1/08 at 10:13pm

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

Hope he gets better, and I look forward to reading his reviews. I love his insights and takes of movies. I just hope they don't parade him around T.V. like Dick Clark on New Years day(Have to change the channel). If he is going to look like the condition they showed him on the news I don't think it will make for good T.V., plus his writing to me was always way better than the show.
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post #114 of 151
4/2/08 at 12:27am

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

He seemed to have reconciled himself to the possibility that he'll never speak again: "I am still cancer-free, and not ready to think about more surgery at this time. I should be content with the abundance I have."

It's weird to think of a man whose face is mangled and jaw is missing as healthy, but from the sound of things he's as healthy as can be expected under the circumstances. I've always been a bigger fan of his print work than his television work anyway, so I'll just be happy to have him back in that capacity.
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post #115 of 151
4/18/08 at 6:50pm

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

Roger is recovering at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago after surgery to repair a minor hip injury. He tripped and fell in Florida, where he had gone to continue physical therapy in preparation for his film festival, Ebertfest, which runs April 23-27.
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post #116 of 151
4/18/08 at 8:10pm

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

Man, it seems like the poor guy can't get a break.
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post #117 of 151
7/20/08 at 8:07pm

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

Roeper to part ways with 'At the Movies' after 8 years :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: People
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post #118 of 151
7/20/08 at 8:43pm

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

Can't say I blame him. On one hand, rumors have swirled that Disney's done some really underhanded shit trying to capitalize on Ebert's infirmity. On the other hand, Roeper signed on to cohost with Roger Ebert. It's been looking increasingly likely that Ebert would never be able to return to the show.
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post #119 of 151
7/20/08 at 9:39pm

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

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Originally Posted by Adam Lenhardt
He seemed to have reconciled himself to the possibility that he'll never speak again: "I am still cancer-free, and not ready to think about more surgery at this time. I should be content with the abundance I have."

It's weird to think of a man whose face is mangled and jaw is missing as healthy, but from the sound of things he's as healthy as can be expected under the circumstances. I've always been a bigger fan of his print work than his television work anyway, so I'll just be happy to have him back in that capacity.
You would think the guy would be in a living hell right now (and maybe he is) but reviews are brimming with (apparently) effortless, ironic humor and even joie de vivre!

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post #120 of 151
7/21/08 at 3:11am

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

that note from roeper says the show will continue, but not with disney.

"In the meantime, it is my intention to proceed elsewhere with my ninth year as the co-host of a movie review show that honors the standards established by Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert more than 30 years ago. I will be free to share the details on that program in the near future.”"
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