I loved hearing Roger say, "Gene, THIS IS THE MOVIES! What did you want? A documentary?"

I'm convinced that Siskel was abused by a good movie as a child.

Gene Siskel must've blown a gasket when Silence of the Lambs took home best picture, actor, actress, director and adapted screenplay.

Damn. Gene Siskel must have been very unhappy on Oscar night.

ebert always seemed to understand that movies were made for the general public rather than critics.

Silence of the Lambs is a masterpiece! By far Jonathon Demme's best movie

To dislike this film in particular is one thing.  There's always subjectivity when it comes to liking or disliking anything.  But for Siskel to say we shouldn't have films depicting violence towards women because we get enough of that in real-life is a disturbing opinion for a critic.  The point of art is to not be constrained by the comfort levels of the masses.

Wow, imagine calling The Silence of the Lambs "trashy" and saying it's a career lowlight for Jonathan Demme.  Siskel had some bizarre reactions to some great films over the years.

Even when I disagree with Siskel, I can usually see where he's coming from and respect his criticisms. This one I totally don't get.

Siskel needs to rub the lotion on his body, or he gets the hose.

It's funny that Siskel hated this but defended Blue Velvet, which Ebert disagreed with for the same reasons Siskel gives here.

And the Oscars go to.....

Siskel was unfair about the performances in this movie. Foster and Hopkins acting was brilliant,.

The Silence of the Lambs is an absolute masterpiece and the peak of it's genre even it's title is awesome.

"Why can't you criticize it on its own terms?"

Roger Ebert, bless your soul. I try an tell that to so many people nowadays. You and Siskel truly exemplify how to watch film.

Amazing how Ebert so totally nailed the film (and perfectly encapsulates the manner in which it will be/is remembered).  Siskel's so focused on it as a 'horror movie' that that he simply misses the brilliant acting, directing and excellent screenplay that elevate the movie to near-greatness.

Wow, Siskel missed this one by a mile.

Siskel is so cocky here. How he says to Roger that "You`re easy, but as for me..." He is in effect saying that he is so much smarter. "You got fooled, but I was too smart to be fooled".

“Way over played” he said about one of the most lauded and respected acting performances of all time...

i think siskel's reaction is a great reflection of how shocking and ahead of its time this film was to ppl who saw it in 1991.