Christy Lemire
Encyclopedia
Christy Lemire is the film critic for The Associated Press
and co-host of Ebert Presents at the Movies
with Ignatiy Vishnevetsky. She also co-hosts the weekly online movie review show, What The Flick?!.
In 2003, she was a guest co-host on The View. Lemire made headlines when she and co-host Meredith Vieira
engaged in a lesbian kiss in response to the Madonna
and Britney Spears
kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards
.
She was named number 93 of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2008 on the 19th Annual Independent Critics List.
Lemire made three appearances substituting for famed film critic Roger Ebert
on At the Movies. On September 10, 2010, Ebert announced that he is returning to television on a movie review show that he is producing for public television. He also announced that Lemire along with contributing critic Elvis Mitchell
of National Public Radio will be featured on the new program, Ebert Presents at the Movies
. In December 2010, it was announced that Mitchell would not be taking part in the program, and Lemire would be joined by film critic Ignatiy Vishnevetsky instead.
, and graduated from Southern Methodist University
.
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
and co-host of Ebert Presents at the Movies
Ebert Presents at the Movies
Ebert Presents: At the Movies is a weekly, nationally syndicated movie review television program produced and presented by film critic Roger Ebert and co-produced by his wife, Chaz Ebert...
with Ignatiy Vishnevetsky. She also co-hosts the weekly online movie review show, What The Flick?!.
Career
Lemire started writing reviews for the AP in 1999. She is currently based in Los Angeles.In 2003, she was a guest co-host on The View. Lemire made headlines when she and co-host Meredith Vieira
Meredith Vieira
Meredith Louise Vieira is an American journalist, television personality, and game show host. She is best known for her roles as the original moderator of the ABC talk program The View and co-host of the long-running NBC News morning news program, Today...
engaged in a lesbian kiss in response to the Madonna
Madonna (entertainer)
Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
The 2003 MTV Video Music Awards aired live on August 28, 2003, honoring the best music videos from June 1, 2002, to June 9, 2003. The show was hosted by Chris Rock at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City...
.
She was named number 93 of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2008 on the 19th Annual Independent Critics List.
Lemire made three appearances substituting for famed film critic Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Roger Joseph Ebert is an American film critic and screenwriter. He is the first film critic to win a Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.Ebert is known for his film review column and for the television programs Sneak Previews, At the Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, and Siskel and Ebert and The...
on At the Movies. On September 10, 2010, Ebert announced that he is returning to television on a movie review show that he is producing for public television. He also announced that Lemire along with contributing critic Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell
Elvis Mitchell is an American film critic, host of the public radio show The Treatment, and visiting lecturer at Harvard University. He has served as a film critic for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the LA Weekly, The Detroit Free Press, and The New York Times...
of National Public Radio will be featured on the new program, Ebert Presents at the Movies
Ebert Presents at the Movies
Ebert Presents: At the Movies is a weekly, nationally syndicated movie review television program produced and presented by film critic Roger Ebert and co-produced by his wife, Chaz Ebert...
. In December 2010, it was announced that Mitchell would not be taking part in the program, and Lemire would be joined by film critic Ignatiy Vishnevetsky instead.
Personal life
Lemire is married and has a son named Nicolas. She grew up in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, and graduated from Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
.