Roger Ebert died
this week. For close to half a century, the man’s name and image were
synonymous with the very idea of film criticism, far and away the most
recognizable person in his field and, in many ways, the most accessible. An
active presence on social media networks for the last few years of his life, he
arguably connected with his readers more than most critics half his age. And
perhaps most importantly, his work showcased humility and unguarded humanity,
even in the last week of his life.
