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Life Itself: Back At the Movies, The Cancer Edition
Life Itself: Back At the Movies, The Cancer Edition
Personal accounts of cancer can be inspiring, and this documentary about renowned film critic Roger Ebert is no exception. Tina and Leah di…
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April 20, 2022

Life Itself: Back At the Movies, The Cancer Edition

Life Itself: Back At the Movies, The Cancer Edition

Personal accounts of cancer can be inspiring, and this documentary about renowned film critic Roger Ebert is no exception. Tina and Leah discuss the man, his career, his cancer, and how he lived life to its fullest, right until the end. 

FYI: You don't need to have seen the movie to partake in their discussion.

Life Itself the documentary is based on the memoir of the same name written by Roger Ebert. With his keen eye for storytelling, however, it is no surprise that the memoir translates flawlessly to film. 

Tina and Leah talk about how this film was particularly inspirational and would love to know your thoughts on it!

Links we mentioned on this episode and other cool stuff:

Link to the trailer for Life Itself

Roger Ebert’s website

The Official Roger Ebert YouTube Channel

Siskel and Ebert Movie Reviews

A photo of a little girl, and memories of two beloved aunts

Roger Ebert’s Twitter

Chaz Ebert’s journal

Chaz Ebert’s Twitter

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Chapters

00:53 - Introduction: Life Itself

01:27 - Who is Roger Ebert?

08:09 - Roger's cancer

11:36 - Gene Siskel secretly endures cancer

12:05 - Roger Ebert hides nothing

15:09 - How about his wife, Chaz?

16:20 - Tina gets critical

16:54 - Roger wrote WHAT?

19:12 - Leah's favorite part of the movie

21:45 - Tina's favorite scene

24:06 - The Great Gatsby

26:02 - The 3rd act

27:44 - Movie rating/ Tissue rating

30:09 - Thumbs up? Thumbs down?