Television’s Perfect Era Ended With One Unforgettable Episode

It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel helped change the conversation around film criticism, thanks to Siskel and Ebert at the Movies. For roughly 20 years, the duo became the de facto sounding board for films that were released in theaters - long before Rotten Tomatoes existed, or people had social media as a way to express their opinion about movies. But Siskel and Ebert had a way of breaking down what they loved (or didn't love) about a movie; in a way, they were breaking down film criticism for their audience. All good things must come to an end though, and 25 years ago, Siskel and Ebert at the Movies' final episode would mark the end of an era of television.