![]() ![]() But I had tears in my eyes before the opening credits had finished rolling. Documentary director Steve James did a heartbreaking and phenomenal job guiding the film. 2014's documentary about the extraordinary life of film critic Roger Ebert, Life Itself, is my exception.ĭon't misunderstand, the film is a beautiful and widely-acclaimed representation of successful non-fiction narration with a compelling subject. Perhaps we can't stand the certain twang of an actor's delivery, or an ex-significant other loved a director we now hate on principle. Yet every once in a while, we abandon our rule book and promote or trash a film based on our personal interests or vendettas. While our minds are tapped for critical thinking and opinion, we employ the same two-sided ethos utilized in breaking news stories: Gather all the facts, present each side of the equation, and analyze. Film critics, like journalists, pride themselves on being fair. ![]()
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