Films/DVD Asylum

"Citizen Kane:" how many films get better w/repeated viewings?

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Few.
There is no equal biography in film, no portrayal deeper or more nuanced than that of Kane. It is hard to fathom a genius so developed at 25, one that shows such consummate skill in writing, directing, and acting, but such a wunderkind was Orson Welles.
What elevates the characterization so much, of course, is its insight into the human condition. Every actor, from Joseph Cotton to Dorothy Comingore (to be arrested sometime later for prostitution after being blacklisted because of refusing to testify before Congress in the commie witch hunt) to Ray Collins is perfectly cast.

Edits: 07/20/12

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Most Westerns get better w/repeated viewings - Sumflow 15:54:20 08/02/12 (1)
The Great Train Robbery (1903) by Tommy Edison
The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)
Warlock (1959), goes good with Invitation to a Gunfighter (1964)
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
The Hired Hand (1971)
Chato's Land (1971) with Valdez Is Coming (1971)
Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
The Wild Bunch (1969) with The Professionals (1966)
The Grey Fox (1982) with Harry Tracy, Desperado (1982) & with Will Penny (1968)

Among other things, Westerns raise central questions about the difference between private violence and revenge, and the state�s claim to a legitimate monopoly on violence and revenge.
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Nothing in Audio reproduction looks better than invisible....
- Westerns in Political Philosophy (Open in New Window)
- The Big Lebowski - mashley 22:13:45 08/09/12 (0)
  Must have seen it between 15 to 20 times now, and still keep noticing new things.
  Purposely, if I miss something I don't rewind. Just make myself wait till next time round.
  Accessible on many levels and able to view the plot from multiple angles. Funny I didn't like it at first and it wasn't till the third time I thought this is actually very good?
  
  So far it seems to be timeless...
I saw a movie once about the making of 'Citizen Kane' - mbnx01 22:26:49 07/21/12 (1)
Not a documentary. Can't remember the title, but it was FASCINATING.

Netflix had it. It was something like 'RKO1343' or something like that - the production number for 'Citizen Kane'.

Apparently 'Rosebud' was William Randolph Hursts nickname for his girlfriends lady-parts. When he heard there was a 'Rosebud' in the movie he went ballistic.

"Lock up when you're done and don't touch the piano."
-Dr. Greg House
- RKO 281 starring Liev Schreiber from 1999 - PhilJ 04:20:35 07/22/12 (0)
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