Chicagoist: Jonathan Rosenbaum Retiring

A2

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:25:47 -0600

Nice avatar, though... "Come play with us...forever!"

A2

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:13:42 -0600

Darkest of times? You should read a book called "The Good Old Days: They Were Horrible!"

Spook

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:02:47 -0600

sorry AJ, but just from reading the above, he seemed more like a high brow Roger Ebret or the other fellow "Gene"- which ever one is still alove. And its not just about "reading superior journalism", as I don't have the time for that all the time. Its more about making sure I am as best- as I can be -fortified with the intellectual and social capital to hopefully survive, thrive and perhaps be a facilitator of real change. Yea its both pleasure but also very necessity in these darkest of times.

A2

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:03:52 -0600

I always liked his pieces; he was a genuine critic. Spook, you so often pride yourself on reading superior journalism than the troglodytes surrounding you on the train, I'm surprised that Rosenbaum's retirement didn't evoke a more interesting response.

Ferdy

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:57:13 -0600

I honestly don't think the change of ownership is much of a factor in this. Rosenbaum has been writing fewer and fewer reviews for The Reader for quite some time, and he's been taking on different roles (as a lecturer at the Film School and panelist at many festivals and showings). The Reader certainly wasn't making him rich, and frankly, 65 is a good time to retire (I wish I could do it now) and collect benefits and qualify for Medicare. He'll always be on the scene.

Spook

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:50:55 -0600

looks like he enjoys a good tuna melt