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Re: The mystery of Citizen Kane

Movies today wouldn't exist as they are without the innovations (which Rico already mentioned) brought about by Kane. Basically, Kane reinvented the entire medium.

But putting all that aside, the subject of "art" is missing for you in Kane? I am just at a loss. The cinematography and treatment of light in Kane is gorgeous. Subtle. Elegant. Natural, yet surreal and dramatic. Gregg Toland was an absolute genius/artist cinematographer.

The acting . . . ? Maybe a bit stilted by the standard of modern method acting, yet still captivating, humorous and nuanced. Welles's depiction of a frustrated megalomaniac is right on the money. No art here, Victor? Well, maybe you are a product of a different time.

There's sheer ballsy art in the use of newsreels to tell a story. There's art in the way the story is told in non-linear flashback. This film had so many firsts. There's IS art in innovation. And there is art is in the details. You just take it all for granted.

You can so easily fall on your usual anti-American "naive nationalism" crutch if you like, but I see it the opposite way. Just like Kane, Americans are much more subtle, varied, culturally important and sophisticated than you think.

It's so fashionable for young rock fans to dismiss the Beatles these days too. But like young film lovers dismissing Kane, it only shows a lack of perspective and insight.

It's ok to that Kane's not your favorite, but it is a mistake to think it's not one of the most important films ever made.

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