Citizen Kane is one of the best films ever made. The Welles/Mankiewicz script, which won an Academy Award, weaves the story around flashbacks, present day, and, as a result, gives a glimpse of the future. The actual script is as detailed as any literary work, not simply a collection of shots and dialogue.
The other thing that strikes me every time I watch Kane is the photography, which also won an Oscar. There is no wasted space in any frame Read the rest of this entry »