Oscars Flashback: When Siskel & Ebert Fought Over 'The Crying Game' (w/ Matt Singer)

On this special episode of the Gold Derby Show, editor and expert Christopher Rosen is joined by author and critic Matt Singer to discuss Matt's new book, "Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever." First, Chris and Matt chat about the book and Siskel and Ebert's place in history (2:14). Then, they recap Siskel & Ebert's infamous "If We Picked the Winners" Oscars episode from 1993 when the critics battled about "The Crying Game" and its notorious twist (27:53). For more on Matt's book, including where to purchase it, click here . To watch the Siskel & Ebert "If We Picked the Winners" episode discussed in this episode, head here . To hear Chris and Joyce Eng recap the 1993 Oscars ceremony and 1992 in film, check out our Oscars Playback episode here . Email us at slugfests@goldderby.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices