When Critics Become the Stars

Discussing Matt Singer's novel Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever

Chances are, if you’re a reader or listener of It’s the Pictures, you know who Gene Siskel & Roger Ebert were. Although there are many MANY great critics, some of whom I proudly call colleagues and friends, there’s no argument over the duo who are the most popular critics in entertainment. What’s amazing is their longevity as their syndicated television…