Remembering Roger Ebert

April 5, 2013 Subscribe · Forward Roger Ebert's 'Best Friend' Shares Memories Of Iconic Film Critic One day on the heels of the tragic news that legendary Chicago-based film critic Roger Ebert lost his battle with cancer at the age of 70, the city and nation Ebert called home have offered up an outpouring of condolences and memories of the icon. Continue reading... 1 Killed, Students 'OK' In Suburban School Bus Crash Tougher Penalties For Public Drinking, Urinating, Gambling On The Way And The Most 'Life-Changing' Hot Dog In America Is... RIP Roger Ebert: 'He Was Chicago Personified' Roger Ebert's 'Best Friend' Shares Memories Of Iconic Film Critic Moving Trucks Spotted At Jackson Jr.'s Chicago Home Newborn Found Dead In Fast-Food Restaurant Bathroom RIP Roger Ebert: 'He Was Chicago Personified' Newborn Found Dead In Fast-Food Restaurant Bathroom Students Give School Money To Stop Playing Justin Bieber Song Wrigley Field Reno Deal Expected For Monday's Home Opener LEONARD MALTIN Roger Ebert: More Than Just A Critic The role of critics has been marginalized by the growth of the Internet and the empowerment of self-made bloggers who are eager to share their opinions. But few, if any, of these wannabes will ever surpass Roger Ebert. Continue reading... ANNETTE INSDORF Remembering Roger Ebert He knew that his days were numbered, and he filled them with as much intelligent love of film as possible. For those of us who were lucky enough to know Roger, his life was a gift. Continue reading... RICKY CAMILLERI My Third Parent Was Roger Ebert Ebert was my first connection to cinema. My whole life I was obsessed with movies. As an only child I heard adults talk about films and used that as an entry into their conversations. But at a certain point movies just became my own obsession. Continue reading... DARRYL ROBERTS Roger Ebert Changed My Life I want to share with you the article that Roger did on me in the Chicago Sun-Times that literally changed my course as a filmmaker. Continue reading... MARCI HUGHES What I Learned From Roger Ebert This week, along with the rest of the world, I learned that Roger passed away and my first feeling was of gratitude that I had the privilege to meet and work with him if only briefly. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003