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Classic Films

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14. If you kind of think about it from an artistic standpoint

Mon Jun 15, 2020, 09:31 AM

Jun 2020

It would be like showing the actual murder in Niagara.

It's more suspenseful and has greater impact in the quiet well timed shadows.

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A query for (most likely) senior Citizen Kane purists [View all] Lord Ludd Jun 2020 OP

Sorry, no if..fish..had..wings Jun 2020 #1

That's OK. Glad to hear you changed your opinion. nt Lord Ludd Jun 2020 #9

I saw it on NY tv as a kid wryter2000 Jun 2020 #2

Actually, the Welles ankle injury is a well-documented fact Lord Ludd Jun 2020 #5

I think so JustAnotherGen Jun 2020 #3

You're the first to concur Lord Ludd Jun 2020 #7

If you kind of think about it from an artistic standpoint JustAnotherGen Jun 2020 #14

I've seen it several times mountain grammy Jun 2020 #4

Since the first time (1966), I've watched Kane at least once a year Lord Ludd Jun 2020 #6

Yes..it's time to see it again. mountain grammy Jun 2020 #8

Wow. CBHagman Jun 2020 #10

Even without the missing footage, Kane is magnificent Lord Ludd Jun 2020 #11

I've got to say I saw Barry Lyndon before I was ready to see it... CBHagman Jun 2020 #12

Film buff that you are, Barry Lyndon demands at least a second viewing Lord Ludd Jun 2020 #13