In the golden era of film criticism, two names stood as giants among mere mortals: Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. These American film critics became household names through their groundbreaking show, “At the Movies with Siskel and Ebert,” which aired from 1982 to 1986. Known for their spirited debates, razor-sharp wit, and their iconic “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” rating system, Siskel and Ebert didn’t just review movies. They skewered them, transcending all other traditional forms of entertainment. However, not all of the treasures from the Siskel and Ebert vault were shared with the public. Amidst their televised critiques lies a trove of what can only be described as “The…
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Thumbs in the Vault – Part Two The Siskel & Ebert Reviews You Weren't Meant to See
In Part One of Thumbs in the Vault – The Siskel & Ebert Reviews You Weren’t Meant to See we enjoyed our first chance to read some of the film reviews by Siskel and Ebert that mysteriously “vanished” and were never shown on television. Here, in Part Two, I’ll share with you eight of their more controversial reviews. Reviews that some postulate the reason why they were “lost” and never seen by the public. I’ll see you at the movies! The Little Mermaid Hello. I’m Gene Siskel from the Chicago Tribune, along with Roger Ebert from the Chicago Sun-Times, and you’re “At the Movies with Siskel and Ebert.” Today, we’re…
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From Pinnacles to Potties ChatGPT can help you review anything
I don’t write reviews. Especially about mundane things like shampoo, toothpaste, and dental floss. But when I received an email from Walmart, ChatGPT dared me, “I’ll bet you can’t write a short prompt to evaluate anything. Good or bad.” So, I did. In an age where technology seems to be reshaping every aspect of our lives, writers, reviewers, and others who craft words for a living are finding how indispensable tools like ChatGPT are in revolutionizing the way we approach our work. From drafting initial ideas to generating catchy phrases and titles, these tools offer unparalleled support, efficiency, and creativity for people who spend their day writing. In this collection…
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What Famous Love Ballads Mean to Beaver Cleaver He's Only Just Begun
Golly, isn’t it something when a song starts playing, and whoosh! You’re like a time traveler, zooming back to when life was as sweet as Mom’s apple pie. Just like that tune “We’ve Only Just Begun” by The Carpenters, it reminds me of starting new adventures, like the time Wally and I decided to build that fort in the backyard. Or “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, gosh, it’s like when you have to say goodbye to a best pal, but you know deep down, you’ll always be friends. And hey, remember “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg? It’s like those endless summer days, playing catch until the streetlights come…
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Ever eat a pine tree? Many parts are edible!
Euell Gibbons was an outdoorsman and early health food advocate who promoted eating wild foods during the 1960s. He was a forager and became an expert on the nourishment aspects of survival in the wilderness. He was also known for his Grape-Nuts cereal commercials in the 1970s. Much to his chagrin, Euell was given a new weekly podcast where he entertained callers’ questions, followed by his unique approach to dispensing sound nutritional advice. The kind that originates on a forest floor, not in a nutritionist’s office. Let’s listen in… Well, I’ll be! Welcome, you good-for-nothings, to another episode of “Foraging for Your Life” where we talk about real food, not…
