When I was a kid I cringed at his reviews, but later took joy in his enthusiasm. May we all love what we do this much.
Erinn O'Dear
Shalit’s producer recalled seeing him “late in his career, entering a theater for a screening with a look of glee on his face.
“My God, how could you?” he said. “You’ve seen two million movies.”
“Yeah,” Mr. Shalit replied, “but I’ve never seen this one!” 🙏🏼
#RIP
www.nytimes.com/2026/06/12/a...
