The Latest Podcast #12: Mank & The Legacy of Citizen Kane
Film Inquiry presents The Latest, a new podcast series tackling the latest releases, movie news, and discussions in the film community. Each week, join host Jesse Nussman for thoughtful discussions with exciting guests to break down the industry’s latest trends and dive deep into the movies driving conversation.
Debuting in 1941, Citizen Kane has become synonymous with greatness, the kind of motion picture that seemingly weaves together bold artistic vision with savage commentary to create one of the most aesthetically groundbreaking movies ever made. This week on The Latest, host Jesse Nussman and guest Josh Martin discuss Kane’s legacy and fiery debate over its authorship, further explored in David Fincher’s newest picture; Mank. The two break down Mank’s relationship to “Raising Kane,” the controversial essay from critic Pauline Kael about Kane, how the film explores the intersection between media and politics in 1930s Hollywood, and what it might say about Fincher’s own relationship to the studio system.
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