Citizen Kane was written by Herman J. Markiewicz and Orsen Welles; it was directed by Orsen Welles. A movie review described the movie as "fresh sophisticated, and a masterpiece. Citizen Kane is arguably one of the most famous and highly rated films. The movie was nominated for a Oscars including best picture, best actor, best original screenplay, and best film editing. As Citizen Kane was taking over the film world, viewers till weren't a fan. As the movie's nominations were announced, some people booed in the crowed. The film was controversial because it fictionalized certain events. When the film was first released, it was a epic fail and because of that Orsen Welles never had another opportunity to have the same control he did when created Citizen Kane.
2) Find a related article and summarize the content.
http://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-journal/citizen-kane-a-masterpiece-at-50
The article explains how much contrevery the film received. The film never had a proper release and was unable to be shown is certain theaters in major cities. Although the film was a epic film and praised by critics, it still was not advertised in Hearst papers. The Citizen Kane creators have been praised in Hollywood and has been labeled as legends because they did the unthinkable, which is have full control over creating a film. A young writer and directer were given free rein to create the movie that they wanted to create, and be crowned as one of the best movies ever made.
3) Apply the article to the film screened in class.
Orsen Welles dominated his film and took full control over something he wanted to do; He produced, directed, and starred in his own film which was and still is the unthinkable. The writer of the script is what the controversy was about during the time of its release. The film was beautifully created and was a collaboration of some of Hollywood's most talented people. Orsen Welles had created films before Citizen Kane but they were all collaborations in which he had usually been given credit for the whole project. Welles is the sole directer of the film but some disregard that he did not write the script. Orsen Well's ego took over the fact that he collaborated with someone who was just as talented as he was which is why Hollywood didnt approve of him.
4) Write a critical analysis of the film
Citizen Kane, directed by Orsen Welles has been considered to be one of the greatest films ever made. A reporter is assigned to analyze and the last words of Charles Foster's last dying words. The investigation progresses and reveals the life of a difficult man. The wife and mistress of Kane shed light of his life but the reporter fears that he will never decipher the words of the dying man.
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