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March 21, 2012
Siskel and Ebert: An Oral History Opens in new window
The life and times of the most famous frenemies in film criticdom. More...

December 1, 2011
Roger Ebert Announces Indefinite Hiatus for At the Movies Opens in new window
He admits that "these are hard times" for the program, but holds out the possibility of finding funding -- perhaps via Kickstarter. More...

November 7, 2011
Ebert Presents at the Movies Needs Financial Backers Opens in new window
Ebert doesn't mince words: "Unless we find an angel, our television program will go off the air at the end of its current season." More...

January 5, 2011
Ebert Goes Alternative with New At the Movies Opens in new window
After much conjecture, Roger Ebert has announced the hosts of his soon-to-debut "At the Movies": Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky. More...

December 17, 2010
Ebert's New At the Movies Premieres Jan. 21 Opens in new window
Roger Ebert's new "At the Movies" has gained a start date (January 21) but is down one host: Elvis Mitchell will not be appearing alongside Christy Lemire, and the search is on for his replacement. More...

September 2, 2010
Roger Ebert: Still Cooking Opens in new window
Roger Ebert is a highly respected critic, oft-retweeted pundit, and Web commerce vanguard -- and now, with the release of his new book "The Pot and How to Use It: The Mystery and Romance of the Rice Cooker," he's a published epicurean. More...

July 22, 2010
Elitism vs. Populism: Taking Sides in Film Criticism Opens in new window
With his recent comments about Roger Ebert, Armond White has provoked another debate about the state of film criticism. Moviefone wants to know: Whose side are you on? More...

April 27, 2010
Roger Ebert Releases Sex Pistols Screenplay Opens in new window
What were you doing in the summer of 1977? Roger Ebert was writing a screenplay for the Sex Pistols, which he's just released for the world to see. More...

December 8, 2008
Roger Ebert Ranks 2008's 20 Best Films Opens in new window
December isn't even halfway over yet, and many of us have already had our fill of year-end lists -- but Roger Ebert's list of the 20 best films of 2008 is one worth making an exception for. More...

October 29, 2008
Roger Ebert's Little Rule Book Opens in new window
Professional movie critics might be dropping like flies these days, but that's no reason to forget the rules of the game -- and Roger Ebert has posted a little rule book for those who need reminding. More...

October 6, 2008
Ebert Meets the Wachowskis Opens in new window
The Wachowski brothers and James McTeigue recently got together to chew the fat over a screening of Paramount's restored "Godfather" print recently, and our old pal Roger Ebert just happened to be there to jot down a few notes for posterity. More...

September 9, 2008
Watch Ebert & Roeper's Final Review Opens in new window
"Ebert & Roeper" has officially aired its final episode, but on last night's season premiere of "Entourage," viewers were treated to one more review from the thumb-pointing duo. Sort of. More...

June 23, 2008
An Oral History of RT, Part One: The Beginning Opens in new window
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Rotten Tomatoes, we asked some of the founding members of RT to share their memories. What follows is an oral history of Rotten Tomatoes' early years, from the people who were there at the beginning. In this installment, we cover the genesis of the site -- how the founding Tomatoes turned their love of movies into a destination for cinema fanatics the world over. More...

April 3, 2008
Roger Ebert Gets Back to Work Opens in new window
Roger Ebert is back on the beat. More...

December 23, 2007
Peter Berg Confirmed to Direct New Dune Film Opens in new window
Score another one for the rumor mill: Peter Berg has been confirmed as the director of a new Dune. More...

December 19, 2007
Meet a Critic: Roger Ebert! Opens in new window
Wishing him a speedy recovery from surgery, we're re-posting our Meet a Critic chat with Roger Ebert -- Pulitzer Prize-winning author, screenwriter, and America's most recognizable (and beloved) film critic. More...

September 25, 2007
Forbes Pundit List Gives Thumbs Up to Ebert Opens in new window
Not only does Roger Ebert have the most famous thumbs in America, but -- according to Forbes -- he's now our most powerful pundit. More...

August 25, 2007
Disney Declared "Thumbs" Ban, Ebert Says Opens in new window
Roger Ebert says he is not withholding the trademark "Thumbs" from his televised film reviews show while he and Disney-ABC are in contract negotiations, contrary to a studio press release yesterday that asserted otherwise. More...

April 4, 2007
The Return of Roger Ebert Opens in new window
Since Rotten Tomatoes is a website dedicated to movies, movie fans and movie critics, we obviously think a lot of Roger Ebert around here. And after a series of surgeries and a long time spent on the road to recovery, it looks like the Pulitzer-winning movie man is about to get back to work. More...

October 12, 2006
Roger Ebert Writes, Reviews and Recovers Opens in new window
Well wishes go to America's favorite critic, Roger Ebert, who posted his first message in months following his cancer surgery in June. Ebert writes from rehab, where he's slowly but surely regaining his thumb-flicking strength, and assures his return by Oscar time. More...

May 3, 2006
Ebertfest 2006: Festival Ends "Bad"-ly Opens in new window
Saturday at Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival -- the last full day of screenings -- was a day that challenged the audience's sense of ethics and empathy. More...

March 13, 2006
Ebert & Roeper: "V For Vendetta" Dark, Thoughtful, And That's Good Opens in new window
On their weekly syndicated show "Ebert & Roeper," Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper gave early reviews of "V For Vendetta" -- and gave the comic adaptation two thumbs up. More...

November 16, 2005
Oprah Credits Ebert Date as Secret to Success Opens in new window
Oprah Winfrey has finally revealed the secret to her success: one fateful date back in 1986 with film critic Roger Ebert. More...

June 24, 2005
In Other News...Roger Ebert, Marlon Brando, and Gwyneth Paltrow Opens in new window
Congratulations are in order for supercritic Roger Ebert, who yesterday received the 2,288th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. More...

June 20, 2005
In Other News...Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, and the Return of Celebrity Deathmatch Opens in new window
Aviator star and perpetual heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio was assaulted Friday evening when a woman hit him in the head with a beer bottle, causing a cut that required multiple stitches. More...

March 16, 2005
Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival 2005 Opens in new window
A 70-mm French comedy by Jacques Tati will open my 7th annual Overlooked Film Festival this April, and a Bollywood musical starring "the most beautiful woman in the world" will close it. More...

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