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“Art is the closest we can come to understanding how a stranger really feels.”

Quote by Roger Ebert

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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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