  Just a note to Dr. Blofeld, not an edit. I knew Ebert at the University of Illinois half a century ago and he was the same opinionated person he appeared to be on TV and in his columns. But he had the nasty habit of trying to destroy you personally if you didn't agree with him. You can see this in his disagreements with Roeper after Siskel died, and in the uncivil comments on his blog.  Distinguished critic he was; famous film presenter he was; accomplished author he was; but nice guy? I don't think so. But what the h-, his funeral is tomorrow at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, for those who can attend. RIP, Roger, despite all our arguments.   American in Brazil  