Siskel and Ebert taught me foundational approaches to appreciating films. Bottom line, did you enjoy the movie? With a simple thumbs up or thumbs down, they were critics who discussed the movies from a primary passion for the story form itself.
Ebert especially was a fave--I just loved how approachable his love of movies was and his sensible insights. His critical writing got to the heart but from different perspectives. Firm authority and he had extensive credentials, but there wasn't any arrogance so many critics suffer from.
I don't have a lot to say or anything unique or insightful...just sorry to see his story end at only 70.
One show I remember particularly was a review of one of the upteen sequels to Halloween and they were reviewing the film somewhat with attitude and then at the end they wrapped up the review (wish i could remember exactly---i'm sure the episode can be found out there in youtube somewhere) by pleading and begging with the audience NOT to go see it so that MAYBE they would STOP making such HORRIBLY boring and cliche sequels...it was hilarious, actually.
Sneak Previews was THE BEST film review show...i watched it even after Siskel died and whoever it was filled in...but it wasn't the same as Siskel and Ebert. But Ebert was the main man.
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