Gus Perez
11/7/11
Film 2600
Dr. Londino
1. In regards to Citizen Kane and the discussion based on the film in class, I can say the film shows you the story of Charles Foster Kane, which throughout the whole film a group of reporters are trying to unravel the mystery of Charles last words before he died which were “Rose Bud”. The reporters then go around asking people that Mr. Kane was close to if they knew the significance of the word and each person depicts their own stories of how they encountered Mr. Kane and how drastic he changed within time. At the end of the film the word “Rose Bud” was metaphoric for something that meant something in his life, which the reporters ultimately never got the chance to solve. In the beginning of the film you see how Charles was brought up in a poor environment with his parents until he is then taken out of his home to live with Walter Thatcher who becomes Kane’s legal guardian which then causes Charles to become a business man himself and start his own newspaper company. Charles basically goes from rags to riches in the film as you see him in the movie his character gradually transforms into a stubborn, prideful, and ambitious character filled with power and money until he loses everything that he has from his wife, to best friend, to ultimately his life.
3. This article relates to the screening very much because they talk about credibility the movie received as far as the style, impact, meaning and success. The film mad a major impact on the film industry after its release especially after Orson Wells practically did it all in producing, writing, directing and even starring in the film himself. The article also talks about how the film was originally going to be called “The American” which was soon changed to “Citizen Kane”. Also mentioned in the article is the down fall and flaws that Charles had in the film which was the cause of his downfall and how he went from being a happily married man to an unhappy person with frustration and anger. As you also see in the movie every time some one is saying a story about Charles you see the changes that he makes towards the end of each story and you see how quickly his character changes from becoming a charming guy to a miserable man that most people don’t like nor appreciate.
4. After watching Citizen Kane, I can truly say that this film has become on of my favorite films of all time. The cinematography, storyboard, and concept of the film were all phenomenal. Especially because the film was filmed at the early ages of Hollywood, this film took everything a film at the time was doing to a whole new aspect, which is why the movie has a big fan base, and positive reviews and critics. I can agree that this is possibly one of the greatest films of all time, at least top 10
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