Comments on: Roger Ebert explains why some movies ‘only’ get an A- http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/ Eric D. Snider's blog. Fri, 18 May 2012 02:42:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ticia http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-80112 Ticia Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:56:37 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-80112 Eric, your "only" A- rating of Lars and the Real Girl made me want to see a movie I otherwise wouldn't have even heard about. (I live in a cave, what can I say?) So, thanks! Eric, your “only” A- rating of Lars and the Real Girl made me want to see a movie I otherwise wouldn’t have even heard about. (I live in a cave, what can I say?) So, thanks!

]]> By: Steve Zimmerman http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-80092 Steve Zimmerman Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:57:18 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-80092 Eric, I read your web site because I've found that if you like a movie the chances are pretty good that I'll like it as well. I love the fact that you don't give out many A's because it helps me decide whether or not to plunk down the money on a first-run movie or just wait until it comes out on DVD (or not even watch it at all). Eric, I read your web site because I’ve found that if you like a movie the chances are pretty good that I’ll like it as well. I love the fact that you don’t give out many A’s because it helps me decide whether or not to plunk down the money on a first-run movie or just wait until it comes out on DVD (or not even watch it at all).

]]> By: Argus Skyhawk http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79818 Argus Skyhawk Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:54:40 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79818 Ebert has had several surgeries on his face in the last few years to remove cancer from his salivary gland and jaw. I think that explains why his jaw looks a little odd. Ebert has had several surgeries on his face in the last few years to remove cancer from his salivary gland and jaw. I think that explains why his jaw looks a little odd.

]]> By: Josh http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79802 Josh Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:39:59 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79802 Ha ha. That reminds me of the old Garrens skit. It may not have what it takes to win best picture, but it has... a somesing... (Sweet spirit. Sweet spirit.) Ha ha. That reminds me of the old Garrens skit.

It may not have what it takes to win best picture, but it has… a somesing…
(Sweet spirit. Sweet spirit.)

]]> By: Pumpkin http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79740 Pumpkin Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:37:24 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79740 Holy crap, what is wrong with Ebert's face?! He looks younger and creepier than he did 10 years ago. . . . and like he got a jaw implant and his eyebrows waxed. . .and someone to iron out his skin. Holy crap, what is wrong with Ebert’s face?! He looks younger and creepier than he did 10 years ago. . . . and like he got a jaw implant and his eyebrows waxed. . .and someone to iron out his skin.

]]> By: corned_beef http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79649 corned_beef Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:21:48 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79649 I've always liked your letter-grade rating scale better than star approach. But something that often keeps me up at night is ...... how come you don't use A+ ? I’ve always liked your letter-grade rating scale better than star approach. But something that often keeps me up at night is …… how come you don’t use A+ ?

]]> By: AdamOndi http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79647 AdamOndi Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:14:06 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79647 I am constantly amazed that people will come to your site, read a review, and then get mad about the grade you give the movie. You know, as though this was their personal film school project or something. Or as though it is YOUR fault that the movie didn't really click for you. Kind of like when some parents (we all know the type) go to a teacher and get mad that their kid got a bad grade. As though it is the teacher's fault that their kid did poorly on a test or assignment or something. Ugh. I am constantly amazed that people will come to your site, read a review, and then get mad about the grade you give the movie. You know, as though this was their personal film school project or something. Or as though it is YOUR fault that the movie didn’t really click for you. Kind of like when some parents (we all know the type) go to a teacher and get mad that their kid got a bad grade. As though it is the teacher’s fault that their kid did poorly on a test or assignment or something. Ugh.

]]> By: Rob D. http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79473 Rob D. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:06:27 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79473 I know what you mean Eric. I like to give my movies ratings ot of 10 using halves. Whether I use your scale or mine, it's really hard to determine exactly what I feel the movie deserves. I usually change my mind pretty often by a half of a point or half of a letter grade. You just know the movies that deserve a perfect grade though. Rarely do I change my mind with those movies. I know what you mean Eric. I like to give my movies ratings ot of 10 using halves. Whether I use your scale or mine, it’s really hard to determine exactly what I feel the movie deserves. I usually change my mind pretty often by a half of a point or half of a letter grade. You just know the movies that deserve a perfect grade though. Rarely do I change my mind with those movies.

]]> By: Andrew D http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79403 Andrew D Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:05:00 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79403 Whatever, Eric. We all know you have trained monkeys that pick your grades. The question is, how many? Whatever, Eric. We all know you have trained monkeys that pick your grades. The question is, how many?

]]> By: Clumpy http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/comment-page-1/#comment-79369 Clumpy Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:50:38 +0000 http://www.ericdsnider.com/blog/2007/11/26/roger-ebert-explains-why-some-movies-only-get-an-a/#comment-79369 This link goes up on my blog. It lends a voice to something I've felt for a long time - criticism is more visceral than logical. That's absolutely a good thing. I've had trouble explaining to friends why I didn't like some of their (and your) favorite movies. Now I know that I don't have to. It's more of an art than a science. This link goes up on my blog. It lends a voice to something I’ve felt for a long time – criticism is more visceral than logical. That’s absolutely a good thing. I’ve had trouble explaining to friends why I didn’t like some of their (and your) favorite movies. Now I know that I don’t have to. It’s more of an art than a science.

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