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Why does Citizen Kane still matter? This episode unpacks the revolutionary techniques, layered storytelling, and cultural critiques that made Orson Welles's debut a cinematic landmark. From its bumpy debut to decades atop the Sight & Sound poll, we explore how Kane reshaped film language—and why its themes of power and media still resonate today.
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Why does Citizen Kane still matter? This episode unpacks the revolutionary techniques, layered storytelling, and cultural critiques that made Orson Welles's debut a cinematic landmark. From its bumpy debut to decades atop the Sight & Sound poll, we explore how Kane reshaped film language—and why its themes of power and media still resonate today.

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