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That's probably when I get the most angry at American movies, when they just so cynically manipulate the audience without even trying to give a good story.

Gene Siskel

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Gene Siskel
Age: 53 †
Born: 1946
Born: January 26
Died: 1999
Died: February 20
Film Critic
Journalist
Television Presenter
Chicago
Illinois
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