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“All I know is, it is better to be the whale than the squid.”

Quote by Roger Ebert

Book:Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2009

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Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook 2009

This annual publication offers a detailed look at the cinematic landscape of the year 2009, including reviews of notable films, interviews with filmmakers, and Ebert's personal reflections on the year in cinema. 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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