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“An honest bookstore would post the following sign above its 'self-help' section: 'For true self-help, please visit our philosophy, literature, history and science sections, find yourself a good book, read it, and think about it.”

Quote by Roger Ebert

Book:I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie

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I Hated, Hated, Hated This Movie

This book delves into the author's strong negative feelings towards a particular film, offering a candid and often amusing critique of its various aspects. more

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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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