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Remembering Siskel and Ebert with Richard Roeper
Renowned film critic Richard Roeper remembers his iconic colleagues, legendary TV co-hosts, and rival Chicago newspaper journalists, Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. Richard dives into their unparalleled passion for film, their distinct review styles, and how they elevated the entire profession of film criticism. He breaks down how their trademark phrase "Two Thumbs Up" transformed into a global phenomenon, reveals the deep mutual admiration and love that anchored their famously heated on-air debates, and shares what it was like to step in as Roger's TV partner following Gene's passing. Pick up…
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