Farewell, Mr. Ebert

Rest in peace, Mr. Ebert.  While there are a lot of movie critics out there, too many maybe, none of them will be able to fill your shoes.  You wrote reviews as someone who really loved movies.  Sure you were an expert, an intelligent and thoughtful writer with years of knowledge, but you didn't write about movies to impress us or to invent some unnecessary theory of being you wrote them to celebrate and give guidance.  Reading a review from you was like having a conversation with a good friend, a fellow movie nerd who I mostly agreed with.  And when I didn't agree with you, I didn't feel insulted, I could still see your point of view.  You prove that not everyone can be a critic, that some opinions are unique enough and pure enough to be heard and honored.  Thank you for your dedication and know that you've made an impacts.