Vintage Century Idle Hour

Is Citizen Kane Just for Snooty Film Snobs?

Jennifer Passariello Season 2025 Episode 12

What were YOU doing at 25?  Here's what Jennifer was doing:  trying to pay rent and figure out how to be an adult.  You know what Orson Welles was doing at 25?  Making his first Hollywood film–what went on to be regarded by many as the finest film ever made.  We’re exploring Citizen Kane tonight, because–how could Jennifer possibly skip it in this series?  Oh, and  Jennifer wants to look at how it aligns with last week’s feature film, Touch of Evil.  We’ll also settle an important question once and for all:  what is the best theater snack when watching movies?  Jennifer settles the question for us.  How can we possibly get to all of this in one show?  Tune in to find out, on this week’s episode of The Vintage Century Idle Hour.