Tag: Citizen Kane

Still from Citizen Kane. Orson Welles as Kane sits in darkness, light showing his eyes. He claps.
AFI 100 Greatest, Film

1. Citizen Kane (1941)

Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: ‘Rosebud.’ I have been putting off the writing of this post for the better part of three years. For three years, I’ve had my original viewing notes. For three years, I’ve had research notes scattered across a One Note page. For three years, I have had … Continue reading 1. Citizen Kane (1941)

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Collage of a variety of Film/Hollywood items: a french movie poster, the Paramount water tower, mural of the main characters from Casablanca, mural of Charlie Chaplin, the Chinese Theater, a star from the Hollywood walk of fame, an old film camera, the Hollywood Walk of Fame arch, and the Cinegrill sign.
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Where Have You Been, Loca?

I’ve been burnt out on movies. No. That’s not true. I’ve been burnt out on the Industry. I’ve been burnt out by their callousness. I’ve been burnt out by their pessimism. I’ve been burnt out by their Greed.  So, I haven’t been writing. I haven’t felt passionately enough or motivated enough to write anything for months. That’s not for lack of wanting to write. Just … Continue reading Where Have You Been, Loca?

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