Roger Ebert significantly influenced popular film criticism through his unique insights and accessible style. As a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times, Ebert's reviews combined personal reflection with cultural analysis, making cinema relatable to a broader audience. He was the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize, elevating the profession’s status and encouraging others to explore film in depth. Ebert's use of a four-star rating system became widely recognized, while his television program, "Siskel & Ebert," changed how films were critiqued in the mainstream media. Ebert’s legacy endures as a champion for film as an art form.