If Ebert had died before Siskel, your comment would probably not be questioned. Ebert has a reputation now that did not exist throughout nearly the entirety of

If Ebert had died before Siskel, your comment would probably not be questioned. Ebert has a reputation now that did not exist throughout nearly the entirety of his career. His reputation was resurrected with his public battle with cancer in 2006. Before then he was this guy: http://www.pajiba.com/videos/watch-roger-ebert-was-a-total-dick-to-gene-siskel.php http://www.pajiba.com/videos/watch-roger-ebert-was-a-total-d... His personality kept at arms length throughout the 80's and 90's. However when he could only speak through his writings, people saw some sparks of brilliance and began paying him attention. The bravery he showed by appearing at the Sundance Festival after losing his jaw was noticed. And over the last six years he has been recognized as last great critic.