roger ebert

Legendary film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70, leaving a massive void in the world of film analysis and criticism that is unlikely to be filled anytime soon. His impact on his field and how people watch and talk about movies cannot be underestimated. However, there's a reason he was the most influential and widely read critics of all time: he was a damn great writer.

It is with a heavy heart and our thumbs way, way down that we report that film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70 after a long public battle with cancer.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Sir Paul McCartney Age: 69 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Living-legend status as half of the Lennon/McCartney songwriting team that catapulted The Beatles to fame Isabella Rossellini Age: 59 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles in films such as the creepy ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘Death Becomes Her,’ and her 14-year