Ebert & Roeper: 7-27-02

Note: Possibly, the first episode where Richard Roeper took off his glasses. Yet, he still acts like a pessimist.

Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper reviews "Signs" (Simply, the last good Sci-Fi Thriller from writer/director and even cameo appearance, M. Night Shyamalan. Starring: Mel Gibson in his last starring role before making a comeback in "Edge of Darkness" 8 years later to focus on his directorial works., Joaquin Phoenix, Abigal Breslin and Rory Culkin.); "The Country Bears" (A Horrible Family Comedy about an adopted Bear who lives with a non-chalant human family trying to find his real folks in Bear Country. Starring: Haley Joel Osment and Christopher Walken.); "My Wife is an Actress" and "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (He lost his mojo! One of the Worst of the "Austin Powers" film franchise and yet, Roeper being a moron gave it a pass. I'm in a complete agreement with Ebert for sure, this time! They ran out of ideas, recycling jokes from the first two movies, too many celebrity cameo appearances (with the exception of John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito and Steven Spielberg. Not to mention, the late, great Ozzy Osborne and family! They are cool!), Wasted talent of Fred Savage with that HUGE mole and Beyonce Knowles from "Destiny's Child" couldn't be any more annoying and she sucks at acting. Oh, and don't get me started on Britney Spears and her mugging ugly face!). Not to mention, overrated! Also, no mention of Felicity Shagwell played by Heather Graham from "The Spy Who Shagged Me". We need a better "Austin Powers" movie to end it! Directed By: Jay Roach. Starring: Mike Myers, Michael York, Verne Troyer, Seth Green and the rest.)

Thumbs Up Video: Roeper's pick is "The Graduate" (1967) and Ebert's pick is "Last Orders" and "A Walk to Remember".

Now in Theatres: "Stuart Little 2", "Like Mike" (Lame), "The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course"; "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" and "Lilo & Stitch". And a recap of Today's program.

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