A Writer I Admire - Roger Ebert

I just read a blog by James Rocchi from the huffingtonpost.com about the inspiration of Roger Ebert as a writer, film critic, and supporter of independent and foreign film. I am a huge fan of Roger Ebert, having read his reviews ever since I can remember, as well as watching his television show with Gene Siskel. I always look at his reviews if I'm unsure about a movie...or even excited about a movie! I respect his opinion and always look forward to hearing from someone who loves movies just as much as I do. I even saw a movie with him once! It was a screener that he must have been reviewing and I didn't have the courage to go up and talk to him because I was in such awe, but I will never forget feeling thrilled that I had the pleasure to watch a film with one of the world's greatest movie critics. It is something I will always remember!

Especially in the last few years, I grow to admire him more and more, especially in the respect that despite that fact that he has fallen ill and even lost the use of his voice...he still writes movie reviews! He could retire, but he doesn't. That's love for your work and dedication to it. Very inspirational.

Roger Ebert had surgery recently and isn't at the big Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, where he would normally be. The article from James Rocchi that inspired my blog raving about Roger Ebert goes from there.

Click here for James Rocchi's blog about Roger Ebert.