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@ChazEbert

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CEO of Ebert companies, including @EbertVoices movie review site; publisher of books; philanthropist; tv and movie producer

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2 months
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new book "It’s Time to Give a FECK" which takes you on a journey through the #FECKPrinciples - Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness. It's an exploration of positive change and unity. #ItsTimeToGiveAFECK
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10 months
Roger and I were married on July 18th, 1992, a day commemorated in my reprinted blog, “Roger loves Chaz,” featuring the words of my late husband.
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2 years
I am thrilled to announce that the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies will officially launch at the College of Media at the @UofIllinois this year, with programming to begin in Fall 2022. You can read all about it here:
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4 years
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER❤️
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7 years
In the midst of it all, I like to post this just to remind me.
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3 years
@futurecanon OH! Thank you for this. I had forgotten all about it! So sweet❤️❤️❤️Steve thought he was going to find Siskel, but both he and Roger ended up working the room in tandem. Such innocent times. Thank you for the smile.👍🏿👍🏿
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5 years
Hello Scott, I am not sure what brought about your particular declaration of despair, and it may not make a bit of difference to you, but Roger admired your filmmaking and said he saw something in it that showed a profundity of character and intellect.
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If I keep getting personally attacked by film critics I will leave twitter. They will win. I cannot afford to have them souring my name to other critics and filmmakers. It’s consequential. And none of them come at me directly. That would at least deserve a smidgeon of respect.
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7 years
Today would be my 25th anniversary, so I post a video of eternal love:
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2 years
R.I.P. Betty White (1922-2021), the legendary performer immortalized on “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” eulogized beautifully here by @nminow .
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2 years
On August 13th, my grandson, Joseph, was fatally shot in Atlanta. Like so many, he wasn’t the intended target. I want people to know who he was and that he loved deeply and was deeply loved and cherished by his family.
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4 years
Yes, it's been seven years, but I still miss Roger's reviews!
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2 years
The life and legacy of beloved comedian Gilbert Gottfried (1955-2022) are honored in this wonderful tribute penned by Donald Liebenson ( @Groupof60 ).
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R.I.P. Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022), the beloved star of “Grease,” eulogized beautifully here by @nminow .
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9 years
July 18, 2015, would be my 23rd wedding anniversary. I want to share Roger's words once more: http://t.co/T0PfF40Ggn http://t.co/HRYYtCrEM9
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3 years
We are honoring the memory of Roger on the day of his passing in 2013 by sharing his reviews of films about connection and rebirth, including “Cleo from 5 to 7,” “Nashville” and “The Tree of Life.” Read our Managing Editor @Brian_Tallerico ’s essay here:
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8 years
Today is July 18, Happy Anniversary, sigh...
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3 years
R.I.P. Cicely Tyson (1924-2021), the legendary star of “Sounder” and “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” who died two days after the release of her memoir. Read Sergio Mims’ moving tribute here:
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4 years
Our hearts go out to our editor-at-large, @mattzollerseitz , and his family, on the death of his wife, Nancy Dawson ( @cincinnancy ), who spent her final years creating the charity @transformcincy , which you can donate to here:
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3 years
As an executive producer of #RebeccaHall ’s directorial debut, “Passing,” I am pleased to present my essay on the film and the phenomenon of choosing to live as a different race other than the one prescribed by society. #passing #netflix
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2 years
To commemorate the ninth anniversary of Roger’s “leave of presence,” we will be republishing all throughout April some of his most cherished reviews and essays handpicked by critics, filmmakers, academics and other distinguished readers of this site:
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3 years
Thank you @DavidBWriter for your beautifully written tribute to my late husband, “Remembering Roger Ebert,” published at @Medium , and for giving me permission to republish it here.
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3 years
This special edition of Thumbnails compiles insightful articles about Rebecca Hall’s film, “Passing,” penned by Manohla Dargis, Danielle Sanders, @alissamarie , @jbienkahn and the @AWFJ .
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7 years
ROGER EBERT:
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9 years
Matthew @McConaughey Thanks for the shout-out to Roger Ebert at the #Oscars tonight! http://t.co/0E8Op2y44f
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9 years
Disappointed about #LifeItself not getting Oscar nom, but we made a beautiful, beautiful film: http://t.co/A7fedFluOH http://t.co/EjIJg1qObK
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5 years
Filmmaker @alfonsocuaron ’s “Roma” ( @ROMACuaron ) was the big winner at the @chicagocritics ’ awards, taking home five prizes including Best Picture.
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1 year
Here is my joyous listing of six films I am glad I saw in 2022, including one that was the most fun I had at a movie theater this year—S. S. Rajamouli ( @ssrajamouli )’s “RRR” ( @RRRMovie )—and a seventh film that was the least fun!
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5 years
KINDNESS...can that be a political belief?
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2 years
R.I.P. Ivan Reitman (1946-2022), the beloved director of such comedy classics as “Ghostbusters,” “Stripes” and “Dave,” eulogized here by Peter Sobczynski ( @petersob13 ).
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4 years
Our critic @sheilakathleen celebrates @TheCW series, “Supernatural” ( @cw_spn ), which is ending after its 15th season. #WWW2020
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5 years
Congratulations to the recipients of the sixth annual Roger Ebert Fellowship at the @sundanceorg : @NianiScott , Whitney A. Spencer and @FilmFatale_NYC . See you at @sundancefest 2019!
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6 years
In honor of my late husband’s 76th birthday, I am sharing the speech he delivered as part of the “11th Hour” series. Thank you, dear Roger, for leaving us with words that seek to bring us together. They are needed more than ever.
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9 years
Visiting the sculpture of Roger before Ebertfest opens tonight! http://t.co/aTRyfM7vkq
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5 years
I am in awe of astrophysicist Katie Mack ( @AstroKatie ), a special guest at this year’s Ebert Symposium, and of her poem, “Disorientation,” which I am pleased to present you on Christmas Day.
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3 years
My interview that was filmed as part of @starttvnetwork 's “My Start Story” campaign will be aired throughout the day tomorrow. Other subjects have included Carol Burnett, Dionne Warwick and “Sneak Previews” executive producer @TheaFlaum .
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4 years
I am pleased to announce our newly redesigned site, which offers more user-friendly features, faster search capabilities and an ad-free experience courtesy of Ebert Prime.
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2 years
Today I wish TV icon @TheNormanLear a Happy 100th Birthday, and I thank him for his beautiful reminder that he recorded on the last day of his 99th year about the importance of “living in the moment.” Read our tribute to him here:
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2 years
It is with a heavy heart that I report the death of Maria Ewing (1950-2022), the American opera singer & mother of “Passing” director Rebecca Hall, whose beauty, intensity of performance and soprano and mezzo-soprano voice made her an international star.
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11 years
REST IN PEACE MY PRINCE http://t.co/DjNQVTY431
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3 years
I couldn’t resist penning a tribute to infomercial pioneer @RonPopeil (1935-2021), whose oddball and endearingly hypnotic commercials for such products as the Veg-O-Matic and the Pocket Fisherman were truly unforgettable.
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5 years
#HappyBirthdayRoger ! We are turning over your website to you today in honor of your birthday, publishing your reviews and essays or essays about you and your writing for everyone to enjoy! Please use #HappyBirthdayRoger to get it trending. Thank you!
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6 years
Keep your eyes peeled for our reminders to empathize around the city of Chicago. #Day4Empathy
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3 years
I am putting all of our Editor at Large @mattzollerseitz ’s personal essays—many of which pay tribute to the family members he’s lost in the month of April—in one place in order to help anyone who may be grappling with loss. They are an essential read.
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3 years
In light of the new circumstances regarding the pandemic, we feel that the best option is to postpone @ebertfest . We are moving the dates from September 8-11 of this year to April 20-23, 2022, and we look forward to seeing you there!
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3 years
I am pleased to report that Rebecca Hall’s “Passing,” for which I served as an executive producer, won the U.S. Narrative Feature Jury Award at the 2021 @NewFestNYC . The film is now playing in theaters and will premiere on @netflix on November 10th.
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3 years
Iconic historian Timuel Black is turning 102 on Monday, and will be celebrated in a drive-by car parade organized by the @UChicago Civil Knowledge Project & Alumni Association. You can find all the details here, as well as how you can contribute a gift.
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8 years
Happy Birthday Roger Ebert - My Superhero (June 18): Extraordinary empathy:
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3 years
I know for certain that Roger and Gene would give @BrianRaftery “Two Thumbs Up” for his new @ringer podcast, “Gene and Roger.” Its first four episodes are now available on @Spotify and you can read about them here:
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8 years
Dear Dad: Thank you for teaching me I was good enough, so that no man could ever tell me I wasn't. #HappyFathersDay
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6 years
WISHING YOU PEACE, JOY, HEALTH AND LOVE IN THE NEW YEAR
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8 years
Roger, I saw #StarWarsForceAwakens and you would be pleased to defend it all over again
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3 years
My birthday message for all of you...
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6 years
In honor of tonight’s #Oscars , I am sharing my memories of attending the Academy Awards for the first time without Roger in 2014:
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3 years
R.I.P. Bertrand Tavernier (1941-2021), the legendary director whose film, “L.627,” screened at @ebertfest . Read @Honors_Zombie ’s obituary (), Lisa Nesselson’s tribute () and our special edition of Thumbnails ().
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4 years
For the first time in the history of our site, I am joining my entire editorial team in making a presidential endorsement. We are pleased to endorse @JoeBiden for President and @KamalaHarris for Vice President.
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2 years
The words of wisdom from Mrs. Catherine Stovall on her 103rd birthday reminded me that connecting with our elders can help bridge intergenerational gaps that may help our youth. #happybirthday #103rdbirthday
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1 year
Before we embark on 2023, I’d like to take a moment to look back at the great work we’ve published this year at our site. A huge thanks to all of our writers, and to you, our readers and subscribers for keeping film discourse alive and well.
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2 years
Happy 100th birthday to @DeborahSzekely , the Godmother of Health and Fitness! You can contribute to her Green Umbrella fund, which will plant trees in Tecate, Mexico, where she started the @RanchoLaPuerta spa with her husband when she was 17 years old.
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3 years
I’d love to introduce 101-year-old Catherine Stovall to 102-year-old Timuel Black, two Chicagoans whose extraordinary legacies were an inspiration in 2020.
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5 years
Rest in Heaven's Hood My Friend! #RIPJohnSingleton 1968-2019, Deepest Condolences to his family including Sheila Ward, Danny Singleton, Justice, Maasai, Hadar, Cleopatra, Selenesol, Isis and Seven. We remember your joy!
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3 years
This special edition of Thumbnails celebrates the 40th anniversary of Robert Redford’s Sundance Institute ( @sundanceorg ), and includes my late husband Roger’s very first coverage of the organization in 1981. #Sundance40th
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RIP #HaskellWexler , Oscar winning Cinematographer, Advocate for those who had no voice Bless you Rita, he loved you
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1 year
I will be moderating a panel following the 2pm matinee performance this Sunday, March 26th, of “Proximity” at Chicago’s @LyricOpera . The panel will be dedicated to the memory of my grandson, Joseph London Smith, whose life was cut short last year.
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4 years
@chadwickboseman Rest In Bliss @chadwickboseman You will be missed. Deepest Condolences to your family. Thank you for #BlackPanther
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8 years
One of my favorite statements of Roger's. Sure wish he was here today to inject some civility in presidential race.
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R.I.P. Mort Sahl (1927-2021), the legendary comedian whom Roger famously interviewed in 1971 (). Be sure to read @petersob13 ’s beautiful tribute here:
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5 years
Sending Healing Prayers to Director #JohnSingleton ! Wishing a speedy recovery and many more movies to come!!!🎬🎬🎬
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7 years
Roger will be inducted into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame on 8/19:
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8 years
The new Guillermo del Toro @RealGDT exhibit at @LACMA is visited by our FFC @janamonji
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3 years
This is an older post, but still relevant:
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5 years
. @malloryomeara , author of “The Lady from the Black Lagoon,” chats with @mattzollerseitz about the under appreciated legacy of #MilicentPatrick , creator of the iconic Gill-man costume in 1954’s “Creature from the Black Lagoon.”
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3 years
It was such a joy for me to host the No Malice Film Celebration at @NavyPier 's @chicagoshakes , which honored the work of ten remarkable filmmakers, ages 11-21, who are the winners of the No Malice Film Contest. You can read all about the ceremony here:
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9 years
At the two year mark, my photo-journal about life without Roger for the last two years. http://t.co/qS317Jtiwi http://t.co/YZS6IBJhcu
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3 years
In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, I am reminded of his wisdom. #HappyBirthdayMLK
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2 years
Congratulations to Cheryl Boone Isaacs on being named the Founding Director of the @ASU_filmschool and to @cameron_tiff on being appointed to the role of CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival.
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2 years
It was an honor to receive the Ruby Dee Humanitarian Award at the 22nd Annual @BlackReelAwards . You can find a full list of this year’s winners and watch the complete virtual ceremony here:
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6 years
I'm proud to announce that @nminow , @mcastimovies and @TomiLaffly are joining @sheilakathleen and @christylemire to round out ’s roster of female critics to achieve a fifty-fifty split of five women and five men:
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2 years
Welcome to our 8th celebration of #WomenWritersWeek at during #WomensHistoryMonth , led by our Contributing Editor @nminow ! From today, 3/7, through Sunday, 3/13, we’ll be showcasing the work of essential women writers on our site.
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8 years
The Academy took the first step. Now let's have the studios, production companies, agencies, unions & financiers follow suit for diversity.
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3 years
My thoughts and prayers are with Rev. Jesse Jackson, who was just transferred out of the hospital and to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jackie Jackson, who has been moved to an intensive care unit, as they continue their recovery from COVID-19.
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8 years
#RIPAntonYelchin : 1989-2016 Gone way too soon, but not forgotten:
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4 years
In his speech at the 2004 @AmericanFilm commencement ceremonies, where he received an honorary degree, Roger explained why he felt the motion picture was “the most important art form ever devised by the human race.” #HappyBirthdayRoger
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2 years
In honor of Roger’s 80th birthday, and in anticipation of Black Writers Week 2022, we are publishing a compilation of his reviews spotlighting 15 essential films by Black directors such as @JulieDash , @ava , @BarryJenkins , @Spike_Lee_Joint and more.
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On the second annual #Day4Empathy , commemorating the sixth anniversary of my beloved husband Roger’s untimely death, I am pleased to announce the Empathy Program. #rogerebert #empathy #kindness #compassion #forgiveness
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6 years
Here are some of the principles that Roger stood for and championed throughout his life. I encourage you to heed Roger’s advice today, and “make a friend who is not like you.” #HappyBirthdayRoger
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