February 20, 201016 yr Moving profile of Roger Ebert today... http://www.esquire.com/features/roger-ebert-0310
February 20, 201016 yr Author I always admired his intellect and his passion. And, now, his indomitableness. Astounding to me the range & depth of his perceptions & his talent. Did you know that, besides his erudite and penetrating and appreciative movie reviews, he also, with Russ Meyer, co-wrote the screenplay for the camp cult classic "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls"? I mean, how can you not love a man who pens this line of dialog: "You will drink the black sperm of my vengeance!" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Valley_of_the_Dolls
February 21, 201016 yr Active Members I mean, how can you not love a man who pens this line of dialog: "You will drink the black sperm of my vengeance!" How do we know that ole Russ didn't contribute that remarkable line? ---- I really miss the old Siskel & Ebert show. If both endorsed a movie I was interested in, I knew I would probably like it myself. [liberal cause movies excepted, but it was easy to tell when they were doing an ideological review.]
February 21, 201016 yr Author How do we know that ole Russ didn't contribute that remarkable line? I thought I read Ebert claiming credit, in an interview with him long ago. But no can find now. Maybe it was a footnote to that Yucca Mountain article I can't find either. I really miss the old Siskel & Ebert show. Yep. Really nothing quite like it since.
February 22, 201016 yr Active Members Very nice and comprehensive article. I first started watching Siskel & Ebert on public TV. I don't care for the current At the Movies. Still check Eberts reviews before seeing a movie.
February 24, 201016 yr Active Members Ran across this following some link, and thought you guys might like to see Ebert's own take on the Esquire article. Roger Ebert's Last Words, con't.
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