In this episode, host Sandra Abrams has a conversation with Matt Singer - film critic, editor, podcaster, and author- about his new book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.” The book offers an insightful and funny look into the iconic pair of film reviewers and their combative style, and shares details about how their THUMBS UP or THUMBS DOWN trademark began. Plus, given Matt’s day job as film critic and editor of ScreenCrush.com, he talks about the role of film criticism for audiences in today’s entertainment and media world.

Learn more about Matt Singer here: https://www.matt-singer.net/
and here: https://screencrush.com/author/mattsinger/

Buy “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever” wherever books are sold as well as through:

Penguin Random House
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710246/opposable-thumbs-by-matt-singer/

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