At the Movies
Two thumbs up — newspaper rivals turn film criticism into appointment TV.
Made serious film talk mass entertainment and catchphrased an industry.
Why it matters
Episode guide
616 episodes across 13 seasons — season-by-season catalog (titles and dates, not a recap dump).
At a glance
Chicago critics debate new releases with clips, barbs, and binary thumb verdicts.
Network & studio
- Syndication — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1980s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Made serious film talk mass entertainment and catchphrased an industry.
Gossip hook. Siskel/Ebert feuds were half the show's drama and all of its charm.
Creators
Gene Siskel · Roger Ebert
Key cast
- Gene Siskel as Host/critic
- Roger Ebert as Host/critic
Flash facts
- Syndicated 1982–1990 under various official titles.
- Siskel and Ebert as celebrity critics.
- Thumbs system as cultural shorthand.
- Elevated film criticism's pop profile.
FAQ
What network aired At the Movies?
At the Movies is associated with Syndication (1982–1990).
Why is At the Movies in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1980s?
Made serious film talk mass entertainment and catchphrased an industry.
Who are the key names behind At the Movies?
Creators and principals include Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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