Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100

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Gene Shalit, the longtime 'Today' show movie critic with distinctive bushy hair and a massive mustache, has died at age 100.
He joined 'Today' in 1970, serving as arts editor and later hosting 'Critic's Corner,' becoming one of the last high-profile network film critics by his retirement in 2010.
Shalit was known for his wit, intelligence, and playful puns, pioneering on-air movie criticism and shifting critical influence from print to television.
He offered middle-of-the-road reviews, avoided spoilers, and was praised for his humorous approach, despite occasional controversies like criticism of 'Brokeback Mountain'.
Shalit's career spanned from magazine writing to NBC, with memorable interviews and cameos, and he continued reviews from home after a 1994 accident.

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