This is my favorite episode of the series and one of my favorite episodes in general. It's an interesting one as it's one that for once (and sadly the only time) isn't focused on Jay or any of the essential cast in the world of "The Critic" but on the guest stars both of the late great movie critics "Siskel and Ebert".
This episode is really close to my heart because both film critics are my favorite of all time, in fact this episode introduced me to because at the time I never even heard about both of them, let alone still a kid couldn't stay up to watch their show late night.
But at the time I was old enough to watch their program, it was great as we always heard the creative opinions of both and their banter together, also both were another of my inspirations in writing and deep interest in movies.
This episode is one of the funniest yet, both Gene and Roger were capable voice actors and looked like they were having a good time doing this episode which made the back and forth and the episode all the better. There are so many memorable funny moments, from the first film Jay reviews which is a parody on the Ken Burns documentaries, this time he made one on the game "Electric Football" how the heck that's possible is anyone's guess. But when we hear the guest interviewer that is just comic gold.
There are more golden moments, from Jay whom as usual is just having the worst luck as he is being transported to the Oscars in the worst possible ways. But also, actually seeing on the plane Siskel and Ebert get into fist a cuffs as both get into a fight for the most stupidest and petty reason which leads to their break up, it's kind of funny because it's true certain break ups are based on things like that.
And basically, what you have is your typical break up or make up story, only here it's with two of the most popular critics in town.
I really like how it's played out like a romance film or you could say a gay romance film. Jay in a way is sort of like the typical rebound guy/girl as he is trying to fill in for the empty spot Gene and Roger have, but of course it doesn't work out and it's just funny as Jay just runs away while crying in an unmasculine way.
Jay as we see and he discovers he the mediator in the story, like all mediators they see what's wrong and helps in setting things right again as they should be.
Though also this episode is also a musical, as this has the most songs in any episode of the show. We hear three of them, from the second which involves all the movie critics Siskel, Ebert, but two other famous ones who made a cameo Gene Shalt and Rex Reed. I just thought is was funny and surreal there would actually be a musical song for the Critics and actually hearing them sing.
But my favorite one which is short but strangely rather touching, we hear Siskel, Ebert and Duke sing a song about missing the other. Really like before the song seeing a picture of both Siskel and Ebert as Bert and Ernie which made things even more touching, from that you just know both were meant to be together. Man, I feel strange saying that but it's true it just not the same nor work any other way.
By its nature the episode is sort of a love letter to both Siskel and Ebert along with film critics in general; they really do put the light of truth on each movie reviewed which really helps in our quest for entertainment. But also, really help in teaching us the value of opinions and having one of your own, and to simply appreciate quality entertainment and never settle for less.
So rest in peace both Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, you really helped and contributed in making criticism an artform but also help inspire many more critics and fans of film, which is why you're legacy will last forever.
Rating: 4 stars.
This episode is really close to my heart because both film critics are my favorite of all time, in fact this episode introduced me to because at the time I never even heard about both of them, let alone still a kid couldn't stay up to watch their show late night.
But at the time I was old enough to watch their program, it was great as we always heard the creative opinions of both and their banter together, also both were another of my inspirations in writing and deep interest in movies.
This episode is one of the funniest yet, both Gene and Roger were capable voice actors and looked like they were having a good time doing this episode which made the back and forth and the episode all the better. There are so many memorable funny moments, from the first film Jay reviews which is a parody on the Ken Burns documentaries, this time he made one on the game "Electric Football" how the heck that's possible is anyone's guess. But when we hear the guest interviewer that is just comic gold.
There are more golden moments, from Jay whom as usual is just having the worst luck as he is being transported to the Oscars in the worst possible ways. But also, actually seeing on the plane Siskel and Ebert get into fist a cuffs as both get into a fight for the most stupidest and petty reason which leads to their break up, it's kind of funny because it's true certain break ups are based on things like that.
And basically, what you have is your typical break up or make up story, only here it's with two of the most popular critics in town.
I really like how it's played out like a romance film or you could say a gay romance film. Jay in a way is sort of like the typical rebound guy/girl as he is trying to fill in for the empty spot Gene and Roger have, but of course it doesn't work out and it's just funny as Jay just runs away while crying in an unmasculine way.
Jay as we see and he discovers he the mediator in the story, like all mediators they see what's wrong and helps in setting things right again as they should be.
Though also this episode is also a musical, as this has the most songs in any episode of the show. We hear three of them, from the second which involves all the movie critics Siskel, Ebert, but two other famous ones who made a cameo Gene Shalt and Rex Reed. I just thought is was funny and surreal there would actually be a musical song for the Critics and actually hearing them sing.
But my favorite one which is short but strangely rather touching, we hear Siskel, Ebert and Duke sing a song about missing the other. Really like before the song seeing a picture of both Siskel and Ebert as Bert and Ernie which made things even more touching, from that you just know both were meant to be together. Man, I feel strange saying that but it's true it just not the same nor work any other way.
By its nature the episode is sort of a love letter to both Siskel and Ebert along with film critics in general; they really do put the light of truth on each movie reviewed which really helps in our quest for entertainment. But also, really help in teaching us the value of opinions and having one of your own, and to simply appreciate quality entertainment and never settle for less.
So rest in peace both Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, you really helped and contributed in making criticism an artform but also help inspire many more critics and fans of film, which is why you're legacy will last forever.
Rating: 4 stars.
