Just watched this & their critcisms of then current films are even more valid now.To find a major film that has any quiet moments is practically impossible.I really believe the studios are dumbing down movies to fit an increasingly overstimulated audience-Everything has to play out like a graphic novel or video game.
Two great film critics who unlike current "experts" regarded cinema as being more than "tent pole" entertainment & always displayed a profound love for the art form.
I really miss these guys. And I miss those days when this show was on PBS. Life was so much simpler then. It's sadly ironic that it was Gene's strong point was his thinking and Roger's strength was in his voice. Gene died of a brain tumor and Roger died of throat cancer. It's almost a Greek tragedy. Rest in Peace, Gentlemen. Thanks for all the greatness.
I too have had that thought about their strong points. It is really sad. I sometimes try to recreate them in my mind as I watch movies today-which supporting actor would Gene take the time to credit? How would Ebert describe the sense and the experience of the picture?
Robbie R. Esq. Some of that is subject to interpretation. Roger's strength was his voice? But Gene's stands out too. His writing voice is stronger than Gene's though.
These reviews clearly shows the movie lovers in them. They don't see film as a first and foremost entertainment medium, they see film as art. I don't always agree with them and I don't always think their points are spot on but I often love hearing from them. Their love and passion for film is incredible.
My first contact with either of these classics was this Siskel and Ebert episode, which I first watched at age 19. I can recall with particular delight their enthusiasm for these films, specifically their analysis of the shots of the criminals holding court in "M" (1:00, 2:45) and Alain Delon during the opening credits of "Le Samourai" (3:36). Ebert's description of the latter has stuck with me (verbatim) all these years later. Watching this as a teenager reinforced what I was looking for in film and art at the time, making me want to learn and seek more. Thank you very much for posting.
Metropolis features some iconic imagery but that doesn't excuse the sloppy narrative. Prime Fritz Lang is M, the first two Mabuse films, and You Only Live Once.
I love Le Samourai...
Don't we all?
poontang3zizo I appreciate its craft but it was a little too sparse for me
@@breedlove94 when i read the blurb i thought that it was like the movie the killer by john woo
Just watched this & their critcisms of then current films are even more valid now.To find a major film that has any quiet moments is practically impossible.I really believe the studios are dumbing down movies to fit an increasingly overstimulated audience-Everything has to play out like a graphic novel or video game.
Most graphic novels are better than many movies today.
I miss Siskel & Ebert rest in peace.
Two great film critics who unlike current "experts" regarded cinema as being more than "tent pole" entertainment & always displayed a profound love for the art form.
A lot of today's critics regard cinema as more than just entertainment.
Randy Hodne To which experts are you referring to? Most film critics and writers are just as dedicated as this, maybe even more so.
Randy Hodne More importantly (for me) they also weren't snobs, they liked good movies, period.
It should be pretty obvious that Randy doesn't know what he's talking about
Unless of course the "experts" he's referring to are UA-cam "critics". Bunch of unqualified wankers
Wow, I'm so happy they both reviewed and loved Le Samourai!
It's the greratest film of all time.
I really miss these guys. And I miss those days when this show was on PBS. Life was so much simpler then.
It's sadly ironic that it was Gene's strong point was his thinking and Roger's strength was in his voice. Gene died of a brain tumor and Roger died of throat cancer. It's almost a Greek tragedy. Rest in Peace, Gentlemen. Thanks for all the greatness.
I too have had that thought about their strong points. It is really sad. I sometimes try to recreate them in my mind as I watch movies today-which supporting actor would Gene take the time to credit? How would Ebert describe the sense and the experience of the picture?
Robbie R. Esq. Some of that is subject to interpretation. Roger's strength was his voice? But Gene's stands out too. His writing voice is stronger than Gene's though.
These reviews clearly shows the movie lovers in them. They don't see film as a first and foremost entertainment medium, they see film as art. I don't always agree with them and I don't always think their points are spot on but I often love hearing from them. Their love and passion for film is incredible.
@@chipcook5346 I feel the same way too.
Two thumbs up for Pooh's Grand Adventure. They understood great cinema.
100 percent spot on about two timeless classics
Two of the greatest films of all time.
They knew what they were talking about. Both films are masterpieces but "Le Samurai" is my personal favourite.
While the arguments could be fun, I most loved watching Siskel and Ebert when they were talking excitedly about movies.
My first contact with either of these classics was this Siskel and Ebert episode, which I first watched at age 19. I can recall with particular delight their enthusiasm for these films, specifically their analysis of the shots of the criminals holding court in "M" (1:00, 2:45) and Alain Delon during the opening credits of "Le Samourai" (3:36). Ebert's description of the latter has stuck with me (verbatim) all these years later.
Watching this as a teenager reinforced what I was looking for in film and art at the time, making me want to learn and seek more.
Thank you very much for posting.
I can give all credit for my love of film noir to Ebert.
...miss Ebert's priceless prose.
Siskel and Ebert, I miss real talk like in the media mainstream
I saw this review and went and watched both in the theatre was blown away. Faces and slow edits became a standard in movie judgment.
Le Samouraï is my favorite film of all time, absolute masterpiece of cinema, I watch it over and over again.
Le Samourai may be the most perfect movie I have ever seen. And I stumbled onto it.
Melville was a genius
Le samourai for me is the coolest film ever. He is like mad max in a city.
Le Samourai is so fucking underrated, and so great goddamn it!
So striking I just picked out these two movies one after another to watch. Interesting to see both together in this critique.
Great movies
Sad that Gene and Roger forgot more about movies than the 21st century filmmakers and screenwriters will ever know.
Metropolis features some iconic imagery but that doesn't excuse the sloppy narrative. Prime Fritz Lang is M, the first two Mabuse films, and You Only Live Once.
Siskel weirdly has it with his fanatic thing about how well these movies convey deranged impartiality.