Steve Jamess documentary about Roger Ebert, Life Itself, is almost as good as life itself and packs an emotional punch few Hollywood features can match. Although some scenes are almost unwatchable for their unflinching look at Eberts health challenges, this is must-see viewing for anyone who cares about movies. Even more than the memoir its based on, Life Itself reveals the life-affirming courage of the most influential film critic in the English-speaking world and his fiercely dedicated wife Chaz. See it, read some of Eberts collected works, and listen to the humble, insightful commentaries he did on films as diverse as Citizen Kane and Ozus Floating Weeds. lifeitself.vhx.tv/
Posted on: Sun, 06 Jul 2014 03:08:17 +0000