Couple years ago he wrote this about facing death square in the eye....pretty remarkable perspective and a learning moment for sure....
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 11:01 AM EDT
I do not fear death
I will pass away sooner than most people who read this, but that doesn't shake my sense of wonder and joy
By Roger Ebert
I do not fear death - Salon.com
EDIT: This is what Todd is talking about....how film impacts our lives. Life imitating art? You betcha.