A Fascinating Chronicle of Film Critics: “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever”

Rating: ★★★★☆

In a world where the verdict on a movie relied on the iconic “two thumbs up” from Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, Matthew Singer’s nonfiction book, “Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever,” takes readers on an engaging journey through the evolution of film criticism. While it is a must-read for fans of Siskel and Ebert and those interested in film history, the book could have delved deeper into their personal lives and expanded its scope beyond the end of the “At the Movies” era.