New book tells the story of film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel

Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel are two of the most influential film critics ever, often making or breaking movies with their reviews. Now, a new book by film critic Matt Singer takes a look at their impact and professional rivalry. CBS News' Dana Jacobson has more.
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[@pageljazz]

This show had a tremendous impact on me. They had real, substantive discussions about art. ON TV! It definitely inspired me to be a creator.

[@christistratton]

I loved the show.95 percent or more, for me Roger Ebert was who I went by for a review-- I could miss his review, see the film, then check it after and we aligned more often than not. I was so sad when he passed away.

[@user-ps1ft1hy4j]

Siskel was the more discerning and critical, while Ebert was more likely to fall in love with a film because certain parts of it worked for him rather than considering it overall. Siskel once told him, If you like the actress, date the actress, don't see the movie! Ebert was more than willing to see the movie for the actress.

[@jtr990]

When I was a kid, I used to watch Siskel & Ebert on BCTV. They were simply irreplaceable.

[@WalterFrith]

A UA-cam suggestion brought me here. So with that I say "The artists make the culture and not the critic."

[@RBzee112]

Grew up with their show. Loved it.

[@anothermonday5664]

I was more of a Roger guy because he had a more open sense of humor and was not as tight assed as Siskel at times. Though them bagging on early '80s horror was some of the most comical stuff ever.

[@jjgreen5206]

We need more critics who don’t like each other reviewing.

[@kimbrey65]

I loved watching their show. I watched not because I was interested in the movies that they talked but to listen to them go back and forth. Whether it was to agree on a movie or disagree, they made the show interesting. I'm glad that their animosity towards each other didn't come out in the show, they were all business.

[@voiceguy3635]

There were great movies back then,fantastic actors and actresses,Nothing like that today to warrant that type of show.

[@mclink99]

I'm gonna have to debunk his claim here. Siskel and Ebert didn't really hate each other. Roger Ebert said this during the Gene Siskel tribute show.

[@quarantinebored1427]

It’s a good read. I feel like once Siskel and Ebert died, film criticism died as well.

[@joeanderson8839]

I would love to have this job.

[@pageljazz]

I was a classical music critic for a print magazine for a few years. It's pretty draining, in ways I didn't expect. 😅

[@jeshkam]

The irony is you can't give a thumb down to this film here anymore, not that I didn't like it or that it's bad, but isn't it the sign of the times?

[@Nathan-gd7xq]

What are you talking about?

[@jeshkam]

@@Nathan-gd7xq Siskel & Ebert rated films by giving them thumbs up or down. If i wanted to rate any film on YT nowadays, including this one here, I could only give it thumbs up due to their policies.