We all are born with a certain package. We are who we are: where we were born, who we were born as, how we were raised. We're kind of stuck inside that person, and the purpose of civilization and growth is to be able to reach out and empathize a little bit with other people. And for me, the movies are like a machine that generates empathy. It lets you understand a little bit more about different hopes, aspirations, dreams and fears. It helps us to identify with the people who are sharing this journey with us.
Roger EbertHere's a notion: Peace in the Middle East would come about more easily if the region were governed by women.
Roger EbertIn thinking about 'depressing movies,' many people don't realize that all bad movies are depressing, and no good movies are.
Roger EbertFight Club is a thrill ride masquerading as philosophy - the kind of ride where some people puke and others can't wait to get on again.
Roger Ebert