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NORMAL Ill. (WMBD) — Illinois State University alumni and actor Jeff Perry was inducted into the Illinois Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Sunday afternoon. You may recognize Perry from his roles in shows such as Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, and My So-Called Life. He received the Hall of Fame Inductee of the Year award for his […]

Roger Ebert once panned "The Three Amigos" to Chevy Chases face, leading to an unexpected epiphany about his TV show.

Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert inspired a generation of future film critics. Matt Singer returns the favor in 'Opposable Thumbs,' his bio of the odd couple.

Why free ad-supported streaming TV can deliver us from whatever level of hell is reserved for expired trial subcriptions

In “Opposable Thumbs,” Matt Singer recalls the risky business of putting newspaper movie critics on TV — and the “combustible chemistry” that made it a hit.

You won’t believe your eyes (or your ears).

In an exclusive excerpt from 'Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed Movies Forever,' author Matt Singer recounts one of the critical duo's most audacious talk show moments: panning 'Three Amigos' while sitting right next to star Chevy Chase.

You won’t believe your eyes (or your ears).

You won’t believe your eyes (or your ears).

You won’t believe your eyes (or your ears).