Life Itself

Film critic Roger Ebert, the subject of “Life Itself”

“Life Itself” is an absolutely fascinating, absorbing, entertaining and honest documentary about the life and work of film critic Roger Ebert.  Being a big fan of Ebert’s work (granted I have not always agreed with him) on TV and in writing, and having once seen him and his TV partner, Gene Siskel, at an appearance at the Museum of TV & Radio (now the Paley Center), I just could not get enough of “Life Itself.”  In fact, the only criticism I can think of is that I wanted it to be longer than its current two hour running length.  As a result, I cannot wait for the DVD extras.