Comments on: Theoretical “thumbs up” for relaunch of “At the Movies”

By: Joe Siegler

Joe Siegler — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:14:23 +0000

I do have to wonder if they decided to go back to “Serious” stuff why they didn’t bring back Roeper to go with Phillips.

By: Alfred

Alfred — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:28:36 +0000

Of course it is not the format, it was Siskel’s and Ebert’s distinct and specific perspectives on motion pictures that made Sneak Previews and then At the Movies variously insightful. The fact that they would argue their points with each other demonstrated that they were comfortable in their position with themselves and with each other (and weren’t posing in either instance).

It’s hard to imagine the Disney corporation capable of conjuring that, no matter how much money they have.

By: lilkunta

lilkunta — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:12:12 +0000

Goodman:
How come you didnt bother to NAME the “lightweights”?
Wasnt it Ben Lyons of E tv? I forgot his partner’s name.

There is also that other show” reel talk with lyons & bailes” which is ben lyons father & a UK lady. Here that show comes on @ 1am so I dont get how it gets ratings.

By: Gregor

Gregor — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:27:55 +0000

Wow it’s stunning how much of a pretentious douchebag A.O.Scott comes across in the relaunch episode. The humility he had while filling in with Roeper is completely gone. Unfortunately spiffy insightful comments are far from entertaining when delivered by a dead fish.
Say what you will about Lyons but his reviews were fresh and intelligent. He also was able to present his remarks with presence. Too bad the producers bowed down to those in ivory towers.