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Chris

Best wishes go out to Roger! Though I don't always agree with his movie critiques, his passion for cinema is second to none. Get better Roger!

Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert was in serious condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Sunday following an emergency operation to repair complications from an earlier cancer surgery.

Ebert's vital signs appeared to be good after the hourslong operation, said Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper, co-host of the "Ebert & Roeper" movie review show.

On June 16, Ebert underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his salivary gland. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, a blood vessel burst near the site of the operation.

Ebert, 64, has had four cancer surgeries, including two on his salivary gland in 2003.

Before the June 16 operation, Ebert told Sun-Times columnist Robert Feder the salivary gland growth was a "slow-growing and persistent cancer. You live with it."

Ebert, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and Roeper taped six shows in advance so their syndicated program would continue while Ebert recuperates.

"Roger is a fighter, and I have every confidence and hope that he has thousands of movie reviews ahead of him," Roeper said. "Led of course by his wife, Chaz, he has an amazing circle of family and friends surrounding him with love and support. I also want to express gratitude to the many fans across the country who have already sent their best wishes."

Ebert was hired at the Sun-Times in 1966 and the next year was named the paper's film critic.

"Roger has bravely and successfully fought health problems in the past," said Sun-Times Editor in Chief John Barron. "He's always accomplished it with an incredibly positive attitude. We're confident he'll do the same now. We're anxious to have him back."

Guyver · Member Joined: 02 Jun 2005 Posts: 42

I always loved the Siskel (sp?) and Ebert reviews. When they gave the thumbs up to a movie I could tell it was not to my taste. A thumbs down from them was must see for me Smile

Chris · Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject:

LOL

Think I have to agree with you there Guyver. They always seemed to love those long boring drawn out stories... where the action or comedy movies they hated.... which I love.