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So I'm 45 minutes into Citizen Cane for the very first time
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PleaseDontBanMe
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Friday is an objectively better film
From now on I'm going to refer to things as the "Friday" of " __________"
Chris Tucker is a national treasure
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Slaylock
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I've seen it many times and I believe it deserves the praise it receives. The use of lighting and camera angles were very innovative for its time, and I think the writing and acting are top-notch.
Of course, most of my favorite movies were filmed more than six decades ago, so I may have a different sensibility. I guess to each their own.
Of course, most of my favorite movies were filmed more than six decades ago, so I may have a different sensibility. I guess to each their own.
AlteredForms
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PleaseDontBanMe
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that clap gif is the best the film has to offerI've seen it many times and I believe it deserves the praise it receives. The use of lighting and camera angles were very innovative for its time, and I think the writing and acting are top-notch.
Of course, most of my favorite movies were filmed more than six decades ago, so I may have a different sensibility. I guess to each their own.
PleaseDontBanMe
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I've seen it many times and I believe it deserves the praise it receives. The use of lighting and camera angles were very innovative for its time, and I think the writing and acting are top-notch.
Of course, most of my favorite movies were filmed more than six decades ago, so I may have a different sensibility. I guess to each their own.
Before “Mank,” there was “RKO 281.”
RKO 281 - Wikipedia
The script was by John Logan, who would later work on the Bond series. Worth a watch.
Dr Bass
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Considering it's spelled Citizen Kane, I hope you're watching the right movie.
Also that sounds like it just might be your problem if you don't like it.
Master Of Illusion
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Dat jump scare tho
PleaseDontBanMe
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Jurassic Park, T2, Alien, Predator, Wrath of Khan >>> Citizen Kane
Master Of Illusion
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MisterHero
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How old are you? Orson Welles was in his 20s when he made the greatest film of all time.
Of course, I prefer other films above Kane but that doesn't diminish it.
Of course, I prefer other films above Kane but that doesn't diminish it.
PuppetMaster
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I remember being very impressed. But it is a very adult film. And the themes can only be appreciated once you have certain lived experiences that you can relate to.
Cyberpunkd
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Go and watch Casablanca, much better use of your time.
epicnemesis
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I think it deserves the praise when taken at its time. I watched it on a 13 hour flight otherwise I would have bailed because the first 30 minutes or so seemed so disjointed for me. Once I settled in to what the movie was I got into it and appreciated it for its significance.
Plus its a middle finger to Hearst, which means that this super artsy and revolutionary film was built from a standpoint of pettiness. Pretty solid finger.
Plus its a middle finger to Hearst, which means that this super artsy and revolutionary film was built from a standpoint of pettiness. Pretty solid finger.
Jeff Spicoli
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Its a masterpiece.
Come on.
How you can judge one movie after few minutes
Come on.
How you can judge one movie after few minutes
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All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
I've seen it, it's fine. It's not a masterpiece by modern standards, but at the time it came out movies were really shitty, so I assume that explains its fame. The plot was okay, if a little slow. The characters were fine, even if the performances were a little to big and stagey. Some of the special effects are mind blowing, there's a scene with a bustling crowd, it looks like a real crowd of people moving around, and it was just piece of paper with a light wiggled over it.
Also, the plothole that people complain about? It's not a plot hole. It's literally explained in the movie. I don't know why there's been 80 years of controversy over a very simple plot point that makes sense, is explained in full, and doesn't leave anything to the imagination.
Also, the plothole that people complain about? It's not a plot hole. It's literally explained in the movie. I don't know why there's been 80 years of controversy over a very simple plot point that makes sense, is explained in full, and doesn't leave anything to the imagination.
El Pistolero
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Watched it 12 years ago and was blown away by its filming techniques. Wells invented modern day camera angles, bold editing methods and inventive special effects...The script was solid and the acting convincing for its era.
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Cutty Flam
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I’ll have to watch it again. First time seeing it I was 18
That one scene where he and his wife grew further and further apart and the very end is all that I remember. Maybe someone asking about the sled at a house maybe?
That one scene where he and his wife grew further and further apart and the very end is all that I remember. Maybe someone asking about the sled at a house maybe?
triplestation
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kane was better when he had the mask
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All these years later I still chuckle at what a fucking moron that guy is.
strange headache
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OMG, I know right!
Like Homer's Odyssey is totes overrated you guys.
And wat is even Mozart, dude sounds like a total boomer is not vibing like at all.
Classics are basic af, we 2021 now y'all need to get with the times.
Like Homer's Odyssey is totes overrated you guys.
And wat is even Mozart, dude sounds like a total boomer is not vibing like at all.
Classics are basic af, we 2021 now y'all need to get with the times.
The Cockatrice
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Not all movies age well. A Space Odyssey for example did not. Visually incredible and I'm sure ppl were in awe at that time but it's a fucking mess of a plot and boring as hell.
Northeastmonk
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The next film you should watch is Herbie: The Love Bug. Let’s see how each film holds up.
Velcro Fly
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I watched it in college for an English class. I remember during the actual watching thinking it was nothing special.
Then a few days later thinking about it I kept coming back to it in my mind and realized it truly was great to have that impact on me.
I think watching it all in one sitting might have helped the experience. Pretty sure I watched it over 2 or 3 days.
Then a few days later thinking about it I kept coming back to it in my mind and realized it truly was great to have that impact on me.
I think watching it all in one sitting might have helped the experience. Pretty sure I watched it over 2 or 3 days.
Jeff Spicoli
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I like how every character tells a different story about Kane. Like, you know, in a "Rashomon" style.
And the deep loneliness that we can see at the end, with the big castle full of things, statues etc. but Kane is now alone and sad, after and incredible life.
And the deep loneliness that we can see at the end, with the big castle full of things, statues etc. but Kane is now alone and sad, after and incredible life.
Evil Calvin
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Citizen CANE?
