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- 'Citizen Kane,' Orson Welles' Greatest Achievement, 70 Years OnThe 70th anniversary of Orson Welles’ classic film 'Citizen Kane' occurred recently. The film, the first feature-length motion pictured directed by Welles, is considered one of if not the greatest film in history.
Orson Welles's 'The Lady from Shanghai'Could Welles's 1947 film noir "The Lady from Shanghai" change your life? Probably not in the way "Citizen Kane" laid its influence upon movie history, but it does captivate.
Denver's Mayan Theatre: Scorsese and Orson Welles FestivalThere were 2 films in the caliber of greatest movies of all time screened at the Mayan Theatre in Denver this year, as part of their Martin Scorsese Film Festival and Orson Welles Film Festival.- Who was Citizen Kane?Critical review of Orson Welles classic film.
- Orson Welles' War of the Worlds Broadcast Can Teach a Lesson to Contemporary Horror FilmmakersThe reason that the War of the Worlds hoax fooled so many is that it seemed so real.
- Review: Touch of Evil (1958) Directed by Orson Welles and Starring Charlton Heston and Vivien LeighTouch of Evil is a 1958 film noir movie that follows Miguel "Mike" Vargas' (Heston) fight to solve a border murder investigation and save his wife (Leigh) from a multitude of unsavory characters.
Historical Examples of Courage: (No.5) George Orson Welles Quotations on Excellence and AchievementThe Prolific quotes of Orson Welles
Funny Quotations from the Mind of Orson WellesThe witty quotations of Orson Welles
War of the Worlds Radio BroadcastSeventy years ago today, Oct. 29 1938, Orson Welles, then a theater and radio director and producer, pulled off one of the greatest hoaxes in history. He convinced a great deal of people that the Martians had invaded the Earth.- Why Citizen Kane Isn't Even Orson Welles' Best FilmCitizen 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.
- Movie Review: Orson Welles in Touch of Evil"Touch of Evil" is a memorable film for its camerawork and for Welles' character.
- On Life and Art: Citizen KaneBiography of Orson Welles and a discussion of his landmark film Citizen Kane.
Orson Welles's Lost (and Last) Film "Other Side of the Wind" Projected to Finally Be Released in 2008Chances 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...
Orson Welles and Robert Altman: Comparing Hollywood's Two Legendary OutlawsBoth 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.
Separation of Self: Analyzing Citizen KaneIn the movie, "Citizen Kane", portrays the main character Charles Foster Kane having a mimetic relationship with his family and friends.
F for Fake: The Last Film of Orson WellesF 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.- The Low Budget Films of Orson Welles: How Not to End a CareerOrson 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, Not Just a Film DirectorOrson 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.
- Orson's Shadow: A Theatrical ReviewOrson Wells and Lawrence Olivier attempt to re-capture their own former glory in the world of performing arts.
- In Good Company: Losing the OscarWhat do Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and Stanley Kubrick have in common? Aside from being three towering geniuses of the cinema, they never received the Academy Award for Best Director.
'The Third Man' -- a New Look at Carol Reed's Greatest MovieCarol Reed knew how to make great movies, both suspenseful and intimate This is his best, ripe with provocative and thrilling passages. Orson Welles said it was one of the seminal films of his generation. A quality DVD or streaming pick.- Kane and UnableOrson Welles, hailed as a young prodigy, proved to be a monumental failure all told.
- F is for Fake, Orson Welles Film: A Philosophical DiscussionAn analysis of Welles' "F for Fakes" in light of post-modernism and cognitivism.
John Houseman: Producer, Director, Actor, TeacherA biography of actor John Houseman
"The Third Man"This is a classic Orson Welles movie that has garnered scads of praise and awards, especially in the eyes of the British public. Does it live up to the hype?
Legendary Unfinished Hollywood FilmsThere are film buffs that would kill for a glimpse of unfinished films from some of Hollywood's greatest directors including Orson Welles, Stanley Kubrick, Alfred Hitchcock, Terry Gilliam, and even Jerry Lewis.- The Greatest Opening Scene in Movie HistoryWhat 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?
- Give Me Bogart and Bacall Any Day..Ask just about any other girl my age to name her favorite actors and you'll probably be bombarded by any number of Brad Pitts, George Clooneys, Johnny Depps and Orlando Blooms.
- A Look at Orson Welles's Lesser-known FilmsThis is a look at three of Orson Welles' less-known films and how they fit within the Film Noir genre.
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