Oh, stop. He was a fat man on tv talking about “Jackass 3.”
If you want really good movie critics try James Agee, Pauline Kael, Andrew Sarris, Manny Farber, Penelope Gilliat and, for good measure, throw in the New Wave boys.
And am I the only one who thought he was gay for years and years?
I really think Stephen Hunter was the best, when he was still doing movie reviews.
And am I the only one who thought he was gay for years and years?
No you're not the only one - I always thought so too and until this reference by Mark Steyn of Ebert's relationship with Oprah, had no idea he was straight.
It would be great to see FReepers post their movie critiques here on FR.
Ever hear of Stephen Hunter? Retired film critic for the WaPo, gun enthusiast and expert, novelist of the Bob Lee Swagger books, Pulitzer Prize recipient for his film critique? The movie “The Shooter” (Mark Wahlberg, Ned Beatty) was based on one of his.
Check out his entire body of work, and you’ll find some outstanding books, including nonfiction. “American Gunfight” is almost indescribably indescribable.