So let's talk about Citizen Kane

[Wise]

Watched it again for the first time in years. Good flick.

My favorite part

 

[DaylitoJames]

Liked the movie... and it made me understand a lot of the references in the early seasons of The Simpsons

 

[jaguar paw]

Its on HBO Max.

 

[ShaDynasty]

I watched it again recently. It is really good, it makes you realize the importance of cinema, when you can give a real insight into life like that (it was based on a few real life characters).

 

[pete clemenza]

One of the all time greats

 

[Pool_Shark]

Just watched it for the first time.

Hot garbage

 

[mtg]

I think the fact that orson was never a trained filmmaker is what really makes him special at it. Instead of doing things the conventional way or a way you know people will be impressed with he just went off his instincts. In all his films the camera placement just seems a little off in a good way he never shoots a scene traditionally. That being said I can see why Kane didn’t take home best film that year there were probably members of the academy who had no idea what he was doing it doesn’t fit the status quo.

 

[Ukbrotha]

I've watched it twice and while I thought it was good, I always felt this would not be appreciated unless you were a mega film head.

 

[DosCadenaz]

Saw it for the first time in 2009 my senior year. shyt was amazing.

 

[TheGodling]

I think the fact that orson was never a trained filmmaker is what really makes him special at it. Instead of doing things the conventional way or a way you know people will be impressed with he just went off his instincts. In all his films the camera placement just seems a little off in a good way he never shoots a scene traditionally. That being said I can see why Kane didn’t take home best film that year there were probably members of the academy who had no idea what he was doing it doesn’t fit the status quo.

Don't forget he just had raw talent and focus. It's easy to forget that when he was approached by RKO to make a film for them he had already made national impact for his radio and theater work. Like he just had a razor-sharp eye for storytelling and could improvise on the fly. He didn't think in problems or limitations, only in solutions. It's one of those rare mindsets that gets you places.

 

[Piffiztheanswer]

Still whisper "rosebud" everyday

 

[mtg]

Don't forget he just had raw talent and focus. It's easy to forget that when he was approached by RKO to make a film for them he had already made national impact for his radio and theater work. Like he just had a razor-sharp eye for storytelling and could improvise on the fly. He didn't think in problems or limitations, only in solutions. It's one of those rare mindsets that gets you places.

Oh yea I just watched Linklaters Me and Orson Welles and it’s crazy to think he was 22 at the time it took place in 37 and he mordernized Shakespeare Caesar where he took on fascism which wqs obviously on the rise at the time.

 

[MenacingMonk]

I re-watched it after over a decade since my first viewing. It's good, but I can't call it the GOAT. I found a book at Dollar Tree years ago about the making of the movie. I might appreciate it after I give it a read.