“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.”
Quote by Roger Ebert
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert was a renowned American film critic, born on June 18, 1942, and passed away on April 4, 2013. Known for his unique style of film criticism and profound insights into the art of cinema, he served as a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and founded the influential film review website RogerEbert.com. more
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