Episode 70 - Citizen Kane

<p>We can remember everything about the films we watch, some weeks it's the greatest curse that's ever been inflicted on the human race but some weeks it's a delight.  Which is it this time?  Join your favourite TransAtlantic podcasting crew – Ian, Liam, Ellie, and Georgia as we head to Xanadu in search of the meaning behind the elusive Rosebud.  It's a campaign of a 70th episode as we discuss:</p> <ul><li>How Orson Welles was lured to Hollywood from the stage and the radio</li> <li>The backstory behind the writing of the screenplay and how it plays into next week's bonus episode</li> <li>The fantastic cinematography throughout the film</li> <li>Is Orson Welles a good looking man?</li> <li>What did we think of the musical number and Susan Alexander's opera voice</li> <li>What trademarks of Welles' theatre background made its way onto the screen</li> <li>Why is this film so highly renowned</li> <li>What was the reaction to this film at the 1941 Oscars</li> <li>Who was Citizen Kane based off of and how did the inspiration try and stop the film from being made</li> <li>What's the impact of too much caffeine </li> <li>We discuss our own backgrounds with cigarettes</li> <li>Whether or not Citizen Kane is the Best Film Ever</li> </ul> <p>Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of 'Mistake' by Luckydog.  Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor at <a href='https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor'>https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor</a></p> <p>Also massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song.  You can catch more from them at <a href='https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/'>https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/</a></p>