Long-running movie review show 'At the Movies' canceled - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-24-2010, 09:23 PM

The balcony is closed.

This is the last season of "At the Movies," the long-running syndicated review show made into a hit in the 1980s by dueling Chicago critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert.

The show's roots go back to 1975's "Sneak Previews."

Here's a statement from distributor Disney-ABC Domestic TV:

After 24 seasons with us in national syndication, the highly regarded movie review show "At the Movies" (formerly known as "Siskel & Ebert" and "Ebert & Roeper") will air its last original broadcast the weekend of August 14, 2010.
This was a very difficult decision, especially considering the program's rich history and iconic status within the entertainment industry, but from a business perspective it became clear this weekly, half-hour, broadcast syndication series was no longer sustainable. We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding work of the program's current co-hosts A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips and top-notch production staff, and it is with heartfelt appreciation that we extend very special thanks to the two brilliant, visionary and incomparable critics that started it all, Roger Ebert and the late Gene Siskel.

Online reviews and aggregators like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic have made finding knowledgeable opinions movies easier than ever for fans, yet have also evolved the consumption of criticism in such a way that made the half-hour review show seem dated. "At the Movies" also never again found a critic pairing with the chemistry that matched the breakout pairing of Siskel and Ebert.

Tweeted Ebert: "RIP At the Movies."

http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/03/at-th...e+Live+Feed%29

catlover79 · 03-24-2010, 11:32 PM

I didn't even know it was still on!!

Marvo301 · 03-25-2010, 01:35 AM

While it's sad the the balcony is closing permanently this show hasn't been the same without the partnership Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. And quite frankly I think most people get their movie reviews online these days. I know I do.

70s show watcher · 03-28-2010, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I didn't even know it was still on!!

me ether the last time i watched it was 2 or 3 years ago

MickeyMac · 03-28-2010, 02:23 PM

I didnt know it was still on either, but with Roger Ebert unable to speak I say its time for it to end.

I used to love to watch him and Gene Siskel go at it.

catlover79 · 03-28-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyMac

I didnt know it was still on either, but with Roger Ebert unable to speak I say its time for it to end.

I used to love to watch him and Gene Siskel go at it.

Same here. I wish someone would compile a DVD set of Siskel & Ebert's classic moments - like Oscar picks, best and worst movie choices of the year, and of course their classic arguments.

tvfreak1987 · 03-28-2010, 04:50 PM

Wow. I haven't watched it in forever either, but it's still sad.

angiefan · 03-28-2010, 07:57 PM

I haven't seen At The Movies,since I was babysat in the 80s. I remember the skunk,for the stinkiest movies. Sneak Previews I haven't seen in a long time,either.I know It's been long cancelled.

03-24-2010, 09:23 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Long-running movie review show 'At the Movies' canceled The balcony is closed. This is the last season of "At the Movies," the long-running syndicated review show made into a hit in the 1980s by dueling Chicago critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. The show's roots go back to 1975's "Sneak Previews." Here's a statement from distributor Disney-ABC Domestic TV: After 24 seasons with us in national syndication, the highly regarded movie review show "At the Movies" (formerly known as "Siskel & Ebert" and "Ebert & Roeper") will air its last original broadcast the weekend of August 14, 2010. This was a very difficult decision, especially considering the program's rich history and iconic status within the entertainment industry, but from a business perspective it became clear this weekly, half-hour, broadcast syndication series was no longer sustainable. We gratefully acknowledge the outstanding work of the program's current co-hosts A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips and top-notch production staff, and it is with heartfelt appreciation that we extend very special thanks to the two brilliant, visionary and incomparable critics that started it all, Roger Ebert and the late Gene Siskel. Online reviews and aggregators like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic have made finding knowledgeable opinions movies easier than ever for fans, yet have also evolved the consumption of criticism in such a way that made the half-hour review show seem dated. "At the Movies" also never again found a critic pairing with the chemistry that matched the breakout pairing of Siskel and Ebert. Tweeted Ebert: "RIP At the Movies." http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/03/at-th...e+Live+Feed%29 Attached Images
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03-25-2010, 01:35 AM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	While it's sad the the balcony is closing permanently this show hasn't been the same without the partnership Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. And quite frankly I think most people get their movie reviews online these days. I know I do.
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03-28-2010, 07:57 PM	#8
angiefan happy labor day! Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 618	Long-running movie review show "At The Movies" Cancelled I haven't seen At The Movies,since I was babysat in the 80s. I remember the skunk,for the stinkiest movies. Sneak Previews I haven't seen in a long time,either.I know It's been long cancelled.

03-28-2010, 02:23 PM	#5
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	I didnt know it was still on either, but with Roger Ebert unable to speak I say its time for it to end. I used to love to watch him and Gene Siskel go at it.

03-28-2010, 04:50 PM	#7
tvfreak1987 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 10, 2009 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 580	Wow. I haven't watched it in forever either, but it's still sad.