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Gene Siskel

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Gene Siskel

Born January 26, 1946 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

Died February 20, 1999 · aged 53

Eugene Kal Siskel (January 26, 1946 – February 20, 1999) was an American film critic and journalist for the Chicago Tribune who co-hosted a movie review television series alongside colleague Roger Ebert. Siskel started writing for the Chicago Tribune in 1969, becoming its film critic soon after. In 1975, he was paired with Roger Ebert to co-host a monthly show called Opening Soon at a Theater Nea…

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The AGFA Mystery Mixtape VaultThe AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault · 2020
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
2020
MovieComedyHorror
THE AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE VAULT is a 2-disc, 500-minute odyssey that collects eight feature-length VHS mixtapes from the crackpots at AGFA—including two that have only ever been available theatrically.
Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift GuideSiskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide · 1991
Siskel & Ebert 1991 Holiday Video Gift Guide
★ 6.01991
MovieDocumentary
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert slug it out with SNES tennis in this hour-long syndicated special. Includes Gene using a camcorder with a steadicam attachment, a Danny DeVito interview and plenty of classic home video recommendations.
LIVE with Kelly and MarkLIVE with Kelly and Mark · 1988
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
★ 5.61988
SeriesTalk
A morning talk show with A-list celebrity guests, top-notch performances and one-of-a-kind segments that are unrivaled on daytime television, plus spontaneous, hilarious and unpredictable talk.
The Larry Sanders ShowThe Larry Sanders Show · 1992
The Larry Sanders Show
★ 7.71992
SeriesComedy
Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.
The CriticThe Critic · 1994
The Critic
★ 7.31994
SeriesAnimationComedy
Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.

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