Ebert & Roeper: 11-10-01

Roger Ebert & Richard Roeper reviews "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (A new beginning of the "Harry Potter" film franchise with a wickedly magical fantasy family adventure based on the best selling books by author, J.K. Rowling! Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Robbie Coltrane, Richard Harris and John Cleese. Directed By: Chris Columbus.) ; "Heist" (Amazing film with the late, great Gene Hackman, Danny DeVito, Delroy Lindo (Three leads in their second collaboration since "Get Shorty".), Rebecca Pigeon and Sam Rockwell.); "Shallow Hal" (A Hilarious Comedy from the Farrelly Brothers, Peter and Bobby on inner beauty strength shown in the shallow eyes of the beholder through hypnotism. Starring: Jack Black in his first lead role with Gwneyth Paltrow and Jason Alexander in his George Constanza persona with a deep twist!); "Maze" (Rob Morrow's romantic comedy on a reluctant skillful artist with Tourette's Syndrome and OCD finding love and feeling truly accepted. Also starring, Laura Linney and Craig Sheffer.) & "Fighter".

Video Spotlight: Roeper's pick is "Shrek".

Movie Answer Man: Ebert's discussion on the changes of the 20th Anniversary Special Edition theatrical reissue, "E.T.: The Extra-terrestrial" (1982) from director, Steven Spielberg. And a recap of Today's program!

Recorded on KATU ABC 2 in Portland, Oregon with Commercials intact.