What made me want to watch this film again and again had everything to do with how things unfolded. Even if you don’t know much about the background of the movie industry, it's likely to leave you feeling tired and uninterested.

Gary Oldman delivers another striking and forceful performance as David Fincher uses his distinctive and believable depiction of the nearly rebellious Herman J. Mankiewicz to guide us through Hollywood during the 1930s. The story unfolds via flashbacks, with Oldman’s character, confined to a bed, writing "Citizen Kane," and we witness much of the politics, prejudice, sexism, and quite obvious dishonesty that existed …

It's captivating to learn about the events that were said to inspire 'Citizen Kane'. 'Mank', which tells the story of screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz, makes for an enjoyable viewing experience. There’s a great deal happening and most of it is engaging, though familiarity with the 1941 movie would certainly help. I appreciated that they chose to present events in a non-chronological order and in black-and-white, …

This week has been exceptionally demanding, especially considering the number of David Fincher films—including *Se7en*, *Fight Club*, *Zodiac*, *The Social Network*, and *Gone Girl*—that I (re)watched to prepare for *Mank*, along with *Citizen Kane*. It’s not typical fare for quick reviews. The process felt surprisingly swift with *Zodiac*, allowing me to complete each article daily, as planned. Finally, the moment a…

'Mank' doesn’t arrive with a jolt of excitement, but instead presents itself as a carefully crafted, detailed, understated, and eventually quite angry film, one that lingers in your thoughts long afterward. Even after watching it twice, I find myself still analyzing every scene, feeling a quiet intensity as I contemplate its moments of brilliance. It's not meant to be a sentimental tribute to classic movies or a cele…