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Citizen Kane is considered one of the greatest films of all time. It was also one of the more controversial and problematic for its director. A short history of Orson Welles' masterpiece

Details the influences of the famous film Citizen Kane in Todd Hayne's Indie Cult classic Velvet Goldmine...

Addresses how and why people have been compelled to combine drama with music throughout history. Clarifies some of music's manifold roles in cinema and the reasons behind them by using as an example composer Bernard Herrmann's Citizen Kane soundtrack.

Biography of Orson Welles and a discussion of his landmark film Citizen Kane.

Stereotypes seen in Citizen Kane are nothing new or old to storytelling; almost all narrative involves some form of stereotyping, but in films it is even more present.

Citizen Kane always tops the list of best movies ever made when the list is conducted by reviewers and/or filmmakers. This is really rather odd since Citizen Kane is at best only Welles' third greatest movie.

I enjoyed the wit, the snarky wisp and darkness that brooded through out this movie. I think that Orson Welles was impressive.

In the movie, "Citizen Kane", portrays the main character Charles Foster Kane having a mimetic relationship with his family and friends.

Ummm...why Citizen Kane deserves its praise?

According to Courtney Dentch, "Citizen Cane" made the first position in the American Film Institute's top 100 movies. Also, the movie has maintained such top position for the ten years.

Orson Welles films seemed to go from the top of the world to the bottom of the fish pond. This is a look at some of his lowest budget films.

Orson Welles was a film director, but he was also a writer, actor, joker, lover, painter, pianist and magician. Although his career was uneven he left behind an unmatched artistic legacy.

Think you're a film expert? Not until you have seen this classic.

This is a paper for a film class analyzing the use of traditional literarywriting techniques and how it translates to film

Chances are, "Other Side of the Wind" would get a much better response as a Welles masterpiece than "Kane" has thanks to more complex structure and sex scenes done in a post-Hays Code Hollywood...

If you are taking film courses...

Hearst Castle, built by mass media mogul William Randolph Hearst over a period of three decades, is a landmark of American architecture. It is now a California Historic Monument, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state.

Legendary comedienne Lucille Ball and her wildly popular television program were not only hilarious entertainment, but also a breakthrough for future comediennes like Carol Burnett, proving they were just as funny as their male peers.

The 48 Hour Film Festival has grown from a competition between five guys in Los Angeles into an international sensation.

For a brief time newsstands actually stocked a mature, well-written contemporary monster movie magazine geared towards thinking adults (though you'd never know it from the title): CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN.

Ah, Oscar Monday. For a single day, America's focus is on film as the most wondrous of art forms. Presented herein are some highlights, lowlights and trivia from the long history of the Academy Awards for you to peruse.

Some of the most renowned movies have been nominated for a best picture Oscar only to lose out to another feature film. What are some of them?

Memories of the greatest broadcasters of the last century.

Both Orson Welles and Robert Altman are legendary directors, known for pushing the limits of traditional cinematic techniques - but they are even more similar than one might think.

In-depth analysis of "Citizen Kane"

F for Fake is not a romantic date movie, or a film to be watched half heartedly or while sleepy. F for Fake is a portal into charlatanism, fakery, and the great larcenist who was Orson Welles.

You have probably heard about them or know their famous quotes. But have you've seen them? Read on:

When AFI compiled their first Top 100 overall greatest films list in 1998--the subjectivity went flying as one might expect. And so was born a million "Citizen Kane" puns...

A comparison of the life of wrestling promoter Vince McMahon to the legendary film Citizen Kane....

Oscar-winning director Robert Wise was widely respected as a master craftsman in the Hollywood school of big-budget filmmaking, yet he also excelled at smaller films. He put his stamp on such classics as Citizen Kane, West Side Story & The Sound of Music.

What is the best opening sequence in movie history? Would you be surprised to find out that nothing has topped a movie made in the 1950s?

The 1952 version of The Tragedy of Othello: The Moor of Venice is an adaptation of a famous William Shakespeare play that was edited, produced, and directed by a single man: Orson Welles--the self-proclaimed "one man band."

This article traces The War of the Worlds from H. G. Wells' book, to Orson Welles' famous radio broadcast in 1938 to Steven Spielberg's much anticipated release of the War of the Worlds.

"Touch of Evil" is a memorable film for its camerawork and for Welles' character.

This is a look at three of Orson Welles' less-known films and how they fit within the Film Noir genre.

A comparison of Charles Foster Kane and Michael Corleone.

A look at self-consciousness, racism, true innocence, and self-destruction as viewed through the character of Othello as portrayed by Orson Welles.

If you want to become US citizen, this article is for you.

Here we have Citizen Rising, an alternative rock band pushing their way into the never-ending spotlight in Hollywood California. I had the pleasure of speaking with Jody Eastman, the vocals for Citizen Rising.

Citizen journalism is in essence supplying citizens with information that they can use to make a difference in their lives. It is more than just juggling words to paint a picture.

With American Gangster out in theaters, I thought I would give you my list of the top crime movies in no particular order.

This list is no particular order. It's intended to be an alternative to the AFI 100 Greatest Quotes list.

Becomeing a senior citizen is something that eventually happens to us all. There are no trap doors to escape so how about turning that life page with the help of a beginners guide to becoming a senior citizen?

A consideration of the ultimate goal and good of collecting all possible information about people and how it relates to the main character in W.S. Auden's classic poem "The Unknown Citizen."

A brothel in Germany takes Senior Citizen discounts to a whole new level.

These days musical genius is rare--Steely Dan is the real deal.

This article recounts my afternoon at the Citizenship and Immigration Services office where I underwent the naturalization interview and oath taking ceremony.

Becoming an American citizen is a dream for many people who are born outside of the United States.

The first thing to take into consideration when choosing a senior citizen retirement community is the location. Where you decide to look can depend on many things the main ones being do you look in a neighborhood where you already live, or do you move to be nearer family

Alexandria Virginia is so conveniently located and has such a variety of choices in senior citizen housing that there is sure to be one for everyone.