17+ Gene Siskel Quotes On Death, Film

Gene Siskel was an American film critic and journalist who is best known for co-hosting the popular film review television show Siskel & Ebert at the Movies with fellow critic Roger Ebert. He was the film critic for the Chicago Tribune from 1967 until his death in 1999, and he was also a correspondent for the syndicated news program CBS Sunday Morning. He was known for his thumbs-up/thumbs-down review system, which he and Ebert popularized on their television show. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Gene Siskel on life, death, film.

In fact, Cannonball Run II. I used to pick that as the worst movie ever made. — Gene Siskel

That's probably when I get the most angry at American movies, when they just so cynically manipulate the audience without even trying to give a good story. — Gene Siskel

Is this film more interesting than a documentary of the same actors having lunch? — Gene Siskel

Two things are not debatable: eroticism, and comedy. If you don't think it's sexy, or funny, there's no way I can change your mind. — Gene Siskel

I'm not surprised that Spielberg was able to capture the heroism of Schindler; so many of his movies are about the better part of mankind. — Gene Siskel

There is a point when a personal opinion shades off into an error of fact. — Gene Siskel

They know they got the TV ad, they know they got the name recognition, they know that they can do a tie in with McDonald's or some fast food outlet and the money is just gonna flow in. — Gene Siskel

John Goodman is more that just a big guy, he's a wonderful actor. — Gene Siskel

As a critic, I try very hard to say exactly what I think. And in a medium in which we are well-known for the binary thumbs up and thumbs down, I try to be able to give the mixed review. But most pictures fall into that middle ground, so I wrestle over which way my thumb is going to turn. It's not flip. — Gene Siskel

But you know, really, if you think about it Roger and I and all critics really have one absolute essential part of our credentials and that is that you believe that that is actually what we think. — Gene Siskel

The only actor who I think probably might have possibly taken a swing at me if he could have would be Burt Reynolds. He used to call Roger and me the Bruise Brothers, out of Chicago. — Gene Siskel

After 27 years, I walked out of my first one a few months ago. Black Sheep with Chris Farley. — Gene Siskel

I already shot my wad on the Protestants! — Gene Siskel

I would rather turn my head and cough than see any part of 'Patch Adams' again. — Gene Siskel

We don't pretend to disagree. — Gene Siskel

The result is a picture that represents so much of what I want and rarely get from a movie - a couple of hours filled with characters who are as exciting as the people I know in real life. — Gene Siskel

We'd rather see a picture that we liked then dump on one we didn't. — Gene Siskel

Life Lessons by Gene Siskel

1. Gene Siskel taught us to be critical and honest when evaluating films, to look beyond the surface and to consider the deeper meaning of a film.
2. He also showed us that criticism is an art form, and that it should be approached with an open mind and an appreciation for different perspectives.
3. Finally, he demonstrated that film criticism can be a powerful tool for sparking conversations about the art and culture of cinema.