The celebs dish on Dann Gire

"You're not a major critic."

- Filmmaker Mel Brooks

"A damned fine writer!"

- Novelist/cop Joseph Wambaugh

"Thanks for the hot review, homeboy!"

- "Your imaginary friend" Emo Phillips

"I have been working hard to challenge myself as an actor. So your words were quite encouraging."

- Martial arts star Jean-Claude Van Damme

"Very clever!"

- Actor Charlton Heston

"The best movie critic in Chicago! He makes those other guys look like intellectual midgets!"

- Talk show host Morton "The Mouth" Downey Jr.

"It was the first time I have ever done an interview to promote a film, and I appreciate you making it pleasant and comfortable."

- Producer/director Garry Marshall