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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Ebert and Roeper Leaving 'Ebert and Roeper'

Film critic Roger Ebert and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper have opted not to renew their contract with Disney, thereby ending their show after eight years together. What do you think?

Young WomanRebecca Roos, Upholsterer
"And thus the sun sets on the golden era of opposable-digit-based art criticism."

Black ManSam Ryder, Filing Clerk
"Ebert said the elephant acting like a dog in George Of The Jungle 'blindsided him with laughter.' Now how do you feel about the news?"

Young ManChris Lowry, Systems Analyst
"This is going to be like navigating a canal without a gondola driver. Whoa, isn't that a great metaphor? Should I be a movie critic?"

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