One of the biggest names in film history is the subject of today’s podcast as Alex and Jonathan discuss the ups and downs of the career of Orson Welles and look at Citizen Kane (1941), Chimes at Midnight (1965), and F for Fake (1973). We talk about the legacy of Citizen Kane, the many controversies Welles’ was involved in, and his connection to the various characters he played in his own films.
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Skip to: Citizen Kane (09:15), Chimes at Midnight (33:19), F for Fake (45:11), Overall (56:10), Coming Attractions (1:03:27)
Resources referenced in this episode:
- This is Orson Welles by Peter Bogdanovich
- How to Structure a Video Essay – Every Frame a Painting
- Alex on Twitter: @AlexGeringer
- Jonathan on Twitter: @JSSatchell
Next time on the podcast we’ll be following up our documentary episode and talking about three comedic films that mock the genre:
- This is Spinal Tap (1984)
- Best in Show (2000)
- What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Intro/Outro Music:
Ash by Mike Braudrick
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