Roger Ebert is a god-like figure amongst movie journalists. Whether it be his always entertaining film reviews or his scathing journal entries, the man is a force to be reckoned with. In recognition of this, perhaps bizarrely but certainly not absurdly, Variety has reported that the Director's Guild of America, has awarded Ebert an Honorary Life Member Award.

Explaining their decision, DGA President Michael Apted said; "From the blockbuster to the tiny independent film, Roger Ebert has devoted his career to sharing his love of film with generations of moviegoers. In doing so, he's kept directors on their toes for more than 40 years."

Ebert will be presented with the honor at the DGA Awards on Jan 31. Here's to many more years of being entertained by his work and being inspired by his determination to keep writing brilliantly about what he loves in in the face of a world overloaded with inane shorthand, fame-obsessed, blogging,