Citizen Kane
By: Jon Espino
Hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, Orson Welles created and starred in this masterpiece. Anyone can appreciate the production values and storytelling of this film, but what has made it pass the test of time is its continued relevance. In a time where news is still sensationalized and scandalized, we see many Kane’s emerge. This film is one of Welles most prominent films, and widely considered his magnum opus, but it also marked the decline of his affluence. The film turned from being loosely based on media tycoon Hearst, to foretelling the fate of Welles himself. There might be multiple interpretation for the meaning of “Rosebud” (aside from the most obvious), but what there is no doubt in is how this pinnacle of silver screen cinema set a new standard for all future films.
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