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
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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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?