Celebrity Buzz What Ebert said was insensitive, but there's still no excuse for this. People are horrible (and REALLY scary).
Too soon? For many friends of Ryan Dunn, too soon. Ebert later clarified his statement and said he was perhaps too quick to tweet. (via tmz.com)
Movie Buzz For years, Roger Ebert has entered the New Yorker's Cartoon Caption contest. He's never been a finalist…until now. And happily, his entry is the clear winner. This is your chance to help make a movie reviewer very happy!
http://www.neatorama.com/2011/01/20/roger-eberts-new-chin/
Roger Ebert’s jawbone was partially removed due to cancer in 2006, but he now has chinplant.
Damn. I was totally gonna watch The Perfect Man dubbed in Chinese until I saw this DVD cover. At least they got the quote right.
After losing his lower jaw to cancer, the film critic, who can't eat, has written a cookbook that is an ode to the rice cooker.
http://videogum.com/148961/roger-ebert-the-best-finally-g...
Roger Ebert, who lost the ability to talk or eat after a series of surgeries for thyroid cancer, debuted the computer-generated voice made specially for him on Oprah. If you haven't read this piece or this piece, you should, both for context and inherent wonderfulness.
http://www.esquire.com/print-this/roger-ebert-0310
This really lovely interview with Roger Ebert is making the rounds, and it's worth your time. Related and also recommended: Ebert's “Nil By Mouth,” if you missed it the first time.
For Your Consideration: “The Spirit,” for worst movie of the year. Wouldn't it be great if more movie trailers were this honest? The quote from Roger Ebert is my favorite.
The storied movie critic responds in kind to a reader’s question, it’s funny as #ell. This is way better than when William Safire tries to tell us how the kids today talk.
Movie Buzz The prolific reviewer tackles a new medium. The casual tone of the blog, the snippets of thought and asides will no doubt go over big with Ebert fans. And haters will get all internet-angry in the comments section.