It's not a perfect movie, though it does have some worthwhile aspects. Following the death of an American newspaper publisher with political goals (Orson Welles), his family members and colleagues were interviewed as one reporter attempted to understand the significance of his final word, “Rosebud.” "Citizen Kane" (1941) marked Welles’ debut as a feature film director, which he co-wrote alongside others when h…

A truly remarkable film, without a doubt. To my mind, *Citizen Kane* possesses an unparalleled quality in its execution – I honestly can’t think of another movie quite like it. It’s consistently engaging, and I appreciate how skillfully it was put together. The musical score is wonderful, and the acting from everyone involved is superb. Orson Welles, who also directed, is ideal for the main character's part. He…

Many consider this to be the greatest film ever made. Recently, I’ve been exploring David Fincher’s work in preparation for his upcoming project, *Mank*, which examines the story behind the screenplay credit controversy surrounding *Citizen Kane* from 1941. Herman J. Mankiewicz certainly contributed to Orson Welles' script, but whether that contribution warranted a shared credit is a complex issue—one apparently sett…

I remember fondly, when I was growing up in Canada during the seventies and eighties, my mom would take my sister and me to see movies (my dad preferred watching bowling, hockey, or crime shows, British comedies, or hockey on television). Despite all his appearances on TV over the years and the films he made to finance his own projects, the first time I noticed Orson Welles was during those striking and oddly polishe…

It’s common to hear people call this film the best ever, and while I think it’s wonderful, I’ve personally enjoyed other movies more. Citizen Kane centers on Charles Foster Kane (played by Orson Welles), a newspaper magnate who passes away uttering the single word "Rosebud." A reporter then begins speaking with those who knew Kane in an attempt to decipher its significance. Through these recollections, we witness …