Citizen Kane (1941)

Well, 3CG-ers, that foray into watching films in color was short-lived.  We’re going back to black (and white) with a 1941 classic, and we’ll give you one guess as to who picked this one.  Our old-soul-black-and-white-morality-raised-on-the-classics millennial, Hannah, picked our second movie for November and what is arguably one of the greatest films ever made, “Citizen Kane”.

Orson Welles wrote, directed, and starred in this classic 2-hour epic that much like “Halloween”, breathed a gasp of fresh air into modern-day cinema.  Funnily enough, it took us about 2-hours to discuss this masterpiece, but don't worry, unlike certain past episodes (“They Live” looking at you), we actually discuss the film.

We know you guys like it when we steer away from political discussions and talk about the movie, but when the flashback-laden narrative shows how an aging publishing tycoon lived his life through corruption and political intrigue, it's hard not to steer into the present, and draw direct correlations to current and historical figures. 

You'll want to skip this episode if you are not a fan of the G&H show as the two of them discuss the beauty of this film in great detail, while the rest of the boys struggle to keep up.  Poor Matt always gets a little foggy when things are in black and white, and Terry, coming off a long drive from an overnight set, didn't have enough C-4 in his system to fuel his smart-ass, inappropriate remarks.

Is this the episode with Terry's lowest word count? Will Matt ever learn to appreciate black-and-white films? What did Garrett say to Hannah that had her refuse to speak? Will she ever forgive him? You'll have to listen to find out.

Show notes/CW

This episode contains/mentions the following: Suicide, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Violence against women, and Sex work. 

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