Ebert often quoted Robert Warshow, a popular film critic, while talking about the art of criticism - 'A man goes to the movies. He had a way of distilling complex ideas into comprehensible and enjoyable language, and he never sounded like he was talking down to his audience. But more than that, he was a critic for the ordinary people. Yes, he was deeply intelligent and knowledgeable about movies and their history, and yes, he was always honest while reviewing them. He was not only renowned within the niche of filmmakers and industry insiders, but also had a loyal fanbase consisting of laypeople. There are a few film critics as influential and easily recognizable as Roger Ebert.
