Eugene Kal "Gene" Siskel (January 26, 1946–February 20, 1999) was an American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Along with colleague Roger Ebert, he hosted a series of popular review shows on television from 1975 to 1999.
Life and career
Siskel was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ida (née Kalis) and Nathan William Siskel. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. Siskel was raised by his aunt and uncle after both his parents died when he was ten years old. He attended Culver Academies and graduated from Yale University with a degree in philosophy in 1967, where he studied writing under Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Hersey, who helped him land a job at the Chicago Tribune in 1969. His first print review was for the film Rascal, which was written one month before he became the paper's film critic. His review of the film was favorable but received no stars by default since the paper did not use a star-rating system for films at the time. Siskel served in the United States Army Reserves, graduating from basic officers training in early 1968 and serving as a military journalist and public affairs officer for the Defense Information School. For a time afterwards, Gene was acquainted with Playboy magazine publisher, Hugh Hefner. In 1975, Siskel teamed up with Roger Ebert, film reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times, to host a show on the local Chicago PBS station WTTW which eventually became Sneak Previews. Their "thumbs-up, thumbs-down" system soon became an easily recognizable trademark, popular enough to be parodied on comedy shows such as In Living Color, Bizarre, and in movies such as Hollywood Shuffle and Godzilla. Sneak Previews gained a country-wide audience in 1977 when it was carried on PBS.
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published: 05 Oct 2013
Siskel & Ebert Classics - 5/24/89 - Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade, Road House
Plus PINK CADILLAC and the cult sci-fi drama MIRACLE MILE in this "kickoff to Summer 1989" episode. As a reminder, if you're looking for the latest home video reviews -- from Blu-Rays of classic catalog titles to the latest releases -- be sure to check out my own review site at http://www.andyfilm.com
published: 31 Jan 2021
The Palpable Tension of Siskel and Ebert | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
(Original Airdate: 2/13/97) Legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert clash over the order of their names, and explain the origin of their thumbs up/down rating system.
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published: 25 Jan 2023
Siskel & Ebert: The Stinkers of 1983
WORST SEQUELS
Amityville 3-D
Staying Alive
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Jaws 3-D
Porky's 2: The Next Day
The Sting 2
Deal of the Century
The Final Option
Krull
The Lonely Lady
Trenchcoat
Stroker Ace
The Osterman Weekend
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
published: 30 Jul 2021
Roger Ebert on the death of Gene Siskel
Roger Ebert on the death of Gene Siskel
published: 03 Oct 2009
Siskel & Ebert Classics - 11/12/93 - Carlito's Way, The Piano, Three Musketeers
Gene and Roger also review the Michael Keaton/Nicole Kidman tearjerker MY LIFE and Spanish import JAMON JAMON. With original commercials.
published: 22 Mar 2022
Siskel & Ebert (1994) - Speechless, Dumb & Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women
In this episode, Siskel and Ebert review: Speechless, Dumb and Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women, Death and the Maiden and The Madness of King George.
published: 25 Sep 2021
The Worst Movie Ever Made According to Siskel and Ebert
Famed critic Gene Siskel adored cinema, and some of his favorite movies are all-time classics, as you can see here. But both he and his colleague Roger Ebert agreed that one obscure little comedy movie was possibly the worst film they've ever seen, and momentarily made them regret being film critics.
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published: 18 May 2023
Siskel & Ebert Collection on Letterman, Part 5 of 6: 1995-96
This collection is uploaded in multiple parts. This is Part 5.
35. February 16, 1995
36. March 1, 1995. Top Ten Nicknames for Dave
37. July 14, 1995
38. February 14, 1996
39. February 19, 1996. WBBM: Gene Siskel reviews "The Late Shift" (yes, that's Lester Holt) (courtesy Jack Demus)
40. May 13, 1996. Siskel looks for Ebert
41. June 10, 1996
42. November 15 and 16, 1996. WBBM: Dave in Chicago (courtesy Jack Demus)
43. November 15, 1996. Remote with Dennis Rodman*****
Previously uploaded:
*****November 15, 1996: https://youtu.be/8TUDx9CfIP0
Other Parts here:
Part 1: 1982-89 - https://youtu.be/qfFG6YdayX4
Part 2: 1990-91 - https://youtu.be/SS6O1AoGtAI
Part 3: 1992-93 - https://youtu.be/ZDXtGhbxZmU
Part 4: 1994 - https://youtu.be/-NYARpevi-k
Part 6: 1997-2000 - https://youtu.be/5hB2nOW...
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For the first time ever, Siskel and Ebert conduct a live review of a television show still in-progress, dicussing the quality of the last few sketches. Aired 09/25/82
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For the first time ever, Siskel and Ebert conduct a live review of a television show still in-progress, dicussing the quality of the last few sketches. Aired 09/25/82
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Plus PINK CADILLAC and the cult sci-fi drama MIRACLE MILE in this "kickoff to Summer 1989" episode. As a reminder, if you're looking for the latest home video r...
Plus PINK CADILLAC and the cult sci-fi drama MIRACLE MILE in this "kickoff to Summer 1989" episode. As a reminder, if you're looking for the latest home video reviews -- from Blu-Rays of classic catalog titles to the latest releases -- be sure to check out my own review site at http://www.andyfilm.com
Plus PINK CADILLAC and the cult sci-fi drama MIRACLE MILE in this "kickoff to Summer 1989" episode. As a reminder, if you're looking for the latest home video reviews -- from Blu-Rays of classic catalog titles to the latest releases -- be sure to check out my own review site at http://www.andyfilm.com
(Original Airdate: 2/13/97) Legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert clash over the order of their names, and explain the origin of their thumbs up/do...
(Original Airdate: 2/13/97) Legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert clash over the order of their names, and explain the origin of their thumbs up/down rating system.
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ABOUT LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN
Running from 1993-2009, Late Night with Conan O’Brien is one of the most beloved late night shows in television history. Known for its absurdist humor, hilarious celebrity interviews and featuring the best stand-up comedians and musical acts of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Hosted by Conan O’Brien alongside sidekick Andy Richter and house band Max Weinberg and the Max Weinberg 7, Late Night with Conan O’Brien featured unforgettable segments like “If They Mated”, “In the Year 2000”, “Desk Drive”, and made a breakout star of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
(Original Airdate: 2/13/97) Legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert clash over the order of their names, and explain the origin of their thumbs up/down rating system.
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ABOUT LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN
Running from 1993-2009, Late Night with Conan O’Brien is one of the most beloved late night shows in television history. Known for its absurdist humor, hilarious celebrity interviews and featuring the best stand-up comedians and musical acts of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Hosted by Conan O’Brien alongside sidekick Andy Richter and house band Max Weinberg and the Max Weinberg 7, Late Night with Conan O’Brien featured unforgettable segments like “If They Mated”, “In the Year 2000”, “Desk Drive”, and made a breakout star of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
WORST SEQUELS
Amityville 3-D
Staying Alive
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Jaws 3-D
Porky's 2: The Next Day
The Sting 2
Deal of the Century
The Final Option
Krull
...
WORST SEQUELS
Amityville 3-D
Staying Alive
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Jaws 3-D
Porky's 2: The Next Day
The Sting 2
Deal of the Century
The Final Option
Krull
The Lonely Lady
Trenchcoat
Stroker Ace
The Osterman Weekend
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
WORST SEQUELS
Amityville 3-D
Staying Alive
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Jaws 3-D
Porky's 2: The Next Day
The Sting 2
Deal of the Century
The Final Option
Krull
The Lonely Lady
Trenchcoat
Stroker Ace
The Osterman Weekend
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
In this episode, Siskel and Ebert review: Speechless, Dumb and Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women, Death and the Maiden and The Madness of King George.
In this episode, Siskel and Ebert review: Speechless, Dumb and Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women, Death and the Maiden and The Madness of King George.
In this episode, Siskel and Ebert review: Speechless, Dumb and Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women, Death and the Maiden and The Madness of King George.
Famed critic Gene Siskel adored cinema, and some of his favorite movies are all-time classics, as you can see here. But both he and his colleague Roger Ebert ag...
Famed critic Gene Siskel adored cinema, and some of his favorite movies are all-time classics, as you can see here. But both he and his colleague Roger Ebert agreed that one obscure little comedy movie was possibly the worst film they've ever seen, and momentarily made them regret being film critics.
#worstmovies #movies
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Famed critic Gene Siskel adored cinema, and some of his favorite movies are all-time classics, as you can see here. But both he and his colleague Roger Ebert agreed that one obscure little comedy movie was possibly the worst film they've ever seen, and momentarily made them regret being film critics.
#worstmovies #movies
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This collection is uploaded in multiple parts. This is Part 5.
35. February 16, 1995
36. March 1, 1995. Top Ten Nicknames for Dave
37. July 14, 1995
38. Februa...
This collection is uploaded in multiple parts. This is Part 5.
35. February 16, 1995
36. March 1, 1995. Top Ten Nicknames for Dave
37. July 14, 1995
38. February 14, 1996
39. February 19, 1996. WBBM: Gene Siskel reviews "The Late Shift" (yes, that's Lester Holt) (courtesy Jack Demus)
40. May 13, 1996. Siskel looks for Ebert
41. June 10, 1996
42. November 15 and 16, 1996. WBBM: Dave in Chicago (courtesy Jack Demus)
43. November 15, 1996. Remote with Dennis Rodman*****
Previously uploaded:
*****November 15, 1996: https://youtu.be/8TUDx9CfIP0
Other Parts here:
Part 1: 1982-89 - https://youtu.be/qfFG6YdayX4
Part 2: 1990-91 - https://youtu.be/SS6O1AoGtAI
Part 3: 1992-93 - https://youtu.be/ZDXtGhbxZmU
Part 4: 1994 - https://youtu.be/-NYARpevi-k
Part 6: 1997-2000 - https://youtu.be/5hB2nOWslu8
This collection is uploaded in multiple parts. This is Part 5.
35. February 16, 1995
36. March 1, 1995. Top Ten Nicknames for Dave
37. July 14, 1995
38. February 14, 1996
39. February 19, 1996. WBBM: Gene Siskel reviews "The Late Shift" (yes, that's Lester Holt) (courtesy Jack Demus)
40. May 13, 1996. Siskel looks for Ebert
41. June 10, 1996
42. November 15 and 16, 1996. WBBM: Dave in Chicago (courtesy Jack Demus)
43. November 15, 1996. Remote with Dennis Rodman*****
Previously uploaded:
*****November 15, 1996: https://youtu.be/8TUDx9CfIP0
Other Parts here:
Part 1: 1982-89 - https://youtu.be/qfFG6YdayX4
Part 2: 1990-91 - https://youtu.be/SS6O1AoGtAI
Part 3: 1992-93 - https://youtu.be/ZDXtGhbxZmU
Part 4: 1994 - https://youtu.be/-NYARpevi-k
Part 6: 1997-2000 - https://youtu.be/5hB2nOWslu8
Subscribe to SaturdayNightLive: http://j.mp/1bjU39d
Surprise Guests: http://j.mp/15Bqmwf
Guest Performers: http://j.mp/1dUZ7yJ
SEASON 8: http://j.mp/1bYqwlc
For the first time ever, Siskel and Ebert conduct a live review of a television show still in-progress, dicussing the quality of the last few sketches. Aired 09/25/82
Subscribe to SNL: https://goo.gl/tUsXwM
Get more SNL: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live
Full Episodes: http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-liv...
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Plus PINK CADILLAC and the cult sci-fi drama MIRACLE MILE in this "kickoff to Summer 1989" episode. As a reminder, if you're looking for the latest home video reviews -- from Blu-Rays of classic catalog titles to the latest releases -- be sure to check out my own review site at http://www.andyfilm.com
(Original Airdate: 2/13/97) Legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert clash over the order of their names, and explain the origin of their thumbs up/down rating system.
FOLLOW CONAN ON SOCIAL
Conan O'Brien on Twitter https://twitter.com/ConanOBrien
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Team Coco on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/teamcoco/
ABOUT LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O’BRIEN
Running from 1993-2009, Late Night with Conan O’Brien is one of the most beloved late night shows in television history. Known for its absurdist humor, hilarious celebrity interviews and featuring the best stand-up comedians and musical acts of the ‘90s and early 2000s. Hosted by Conan O’Brien alongside sidekick Andy Richter and house band Max Weinberg and the Max Weinberg 7, Late Night with Conan O’Brien featured unforgettable segments like “If They Mated”, “In the Year 2000”, “Desk Drive”, and made a breakout star of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
WORST SEQUELS
Amityville 3-D
Staying Alive
Smokey and the Bandit Part 3
Jaws 3-D
Porky's 2: The Next Day
The Sting 2
Deal of the Century
The Final Option
Krull
The Lonely Lady
Trenchcoat
Stroker Ace
The Osterman Weekend
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone
In this episode, Siskel and Ebert review: Speechless, Dumb and Dumber, Legends of the Fall, Little Women, Death and the Maiden and The Madness of King George.
Famed critic Gene Siskel adored cinema, and some of his favorite movies are all-time classics, as you can see here. But both he and his colleague Roger Ebert agreed that one obscure little comedy movie was possibly the worst film they've ever seen, and momentarily made them regret being film critics.
#worstmovies #movies
You can check out MovieWeb's full article below:
https://movieweb.com/siskel-ebert-worst-movie-ever-made/
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This collection is uploaded in multiple parts. This is Part 5.
35. February 16, 1995
36. March 1, 1995. Top Ten Nicknames for Dave
37. July 14, 1995
38. February 14, 1996
39. February 19, 1996. WBBM: Gene Siskel reviews "The Late Shift" (yes, that's Lester Holt) (courtesy Jack Demus)
40. May 13, 1996. Siskel looks for Ebert
41. June 10, 1996
42. November 15 and 16, 1996. WBBM: Dave in Chicago (courtesy Jack Demus)
43. November 15, 1996. Remote with Dennis Rodman*****
Previously uploaded:
*****November 15, 1996: https://youtu.be/8TUDx9CfIP0
Other Parts here:
Part 1: 1982-89 - https://youtu.be/qfFG6YdayX4
Part 2: 1990-91 - https://youtu.be/SS6O1AoGtAI
Part 3: 1992-93 - https://youtu.be/ZDXtGhbxZmU
Part 4: 1994 - https://youtu.be/-NYARpevi-k
Part 6: 1997-2000 - https://youtu.be/5hB2nOWslu8
Eugene Kal "Gene" Siskel (January 26, 1946–February 20, 1999) was an American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune. Along with colleague Roger Ebert, he hosted a series of popular review shows on television from 1975 to 1999.
Life and career
Siskel was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Ida (née Kalis) and Nathan William Siskel. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. Siskel was raised by his aunt and uncle after both his parents died when he was ten years old. He attended Culver Academies and graduated from Yale University with a degree in philosophy in 1967, where he studied writing under Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Hersey, who helped him land a job at the Chicago Tribune in 1969. His first print review was for the film Rascal, which was written one month before he became the paper's film critic. His review of the film was favorable but received no stars by default since the paper did not use a star-rating system for films at the time. Siskel served in the United States Army Reserves, graduating from basic officers training in early 1968 and serving as a military journalist and public affairs officer for the Defense Information School. For a time afterwards, Gene was acquainted with Playboy magazine publisher, Hugh Hefner. In 1975, Siskel teamed up with Roger Ebert, film reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times, to host a show on the local Chicago PBS station WTTW which eventually became Sneak Previews. Their "thumbs-up, thumbs-down" system soon became an easily recognizable trademark, popular enough to be parodied on comedy shows such as In Living Color, Bizarre, and in movies such as Hollywood Shuffle and Godzilla. Sneak Previews gained a country-wide audience in 1977 when it was carried on PBS.