Cheap shots Quote by Roger Ebert
“When I had been a film critic for ten minutes, I treated Doris Day as a target for cheap shots. I have learned enough to say today that the woman was remarkably gifted.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Film Criticism, 1970s
Admits early criticism of Doris Day, later recognizes her talent, showing growth and humility.
In simple terms: Learned to respect talent.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate past judgments.
Themes
humility
growth
art
critique
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film reviews
- personal growth
- reassessment
Key Concepts
critical reflection
artist appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How has your perspective on artists changed?
- What lessons does this teach about criticism?
A Different Perspective
Initial bias may have colored early reviews.
![“I'll remember this to my grave. We all walked into a room to see the screen tests. The first screen test was Marion Hutton's. Then came Janis Paige [who ended up with a part in the film]. Then on the screen came Doris Day. I can only tell you, the screen just exploded. There was absolutely no…” quote by Sammy Cahn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b1f/sammy-cahn-39426_born_i-ll-remember-this-to-my-grave-we-all-wa_238603.jpg)
![“Gene [Siskel] often mentioned something François Truffaut once told him: the most beautiful sight in a movie theater is to walk down to the front, turn around, and look at the light from the screen reflected on the upturned faces of the members of the audience.” quote by Roger Ebert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2d8/roger-ebert-655_audience_gene-siskel-often-mentioned-something-fr_61356.jpg)
