Benjamin has long admired Roger Ebert as a film critic, to the extent that he's become interested in studying films as an art form and writing about it. Benjamin routinely gives a shorthand review of a film in the same "Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down" made famous by Roger Ebert. He immediately thought of the "Thumbs Down" tagline as a way of linking his film message to the movie industry.
Within an hour after submitting his film via the Internet, Benjamin got a phone call from HeathCliff Rothman, the contest founder. Mr. Rothman commented on how Benjamin's film "was just the kind of thing he needed to see" during what was an unusually tough day, and he particularly like the "Thumbs Down" homage to Roger Ebert.
Then Mr. Rothman said, "You know, Roger is a friend of mine and I asked him to be a judge in the contest. But unfortunately he said he just didn't have the time. I know he would get a kick out of your film, so is it okay with you if I send him a copy?"
Benjamin just about died and went to heaven. He regained his composure and said, "SURE!!!!"(Back to top)
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