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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Mank (2020)
This week Max and Parker slap a slugline onscreen to make sure we all know where and when we are as they take a look at David Fincher’s 2020 wordsmith biopic Mank. Will Herman beat himself at his own game? Or will the written monolith of Citizen Kane prove to be too great a challenge? Let's find out!
Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"
Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins
Editor: Parker Rawlins
Produced by The Aud Brothers
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Scrooge (1970)
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This week Max and Parker say "thank ya very very much" to everyone for joining them on BTCK's 50th episode as they take a look at Ronald Neale's musical adaptation of the classic Christmas Carol story, 1970's Scrooge. Will Scrooge manage to prove himself the true cinematic miser? Or will Kane spook the competition? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's C...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Hundreds of Beavers (2022)
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This week, Max and Parker welcome back another guest - the Aud Brother himself, Wil Cowser! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Wil decided on Mark Cheslik's raucous slapstick comedy; 2022's Hundreds of Beavers. Will Jean Kayak manage to trap his way to the top? Or will Kane leave him out in the cold? Let's find out! Often considered to...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Knives Out (2019)
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This week Max and Parker take a close examination of a donut, and when they do, they see that the doughnut hole has a hole in its center - it is not a doughnut hole at all but a smaller doughnut with its own hole - as they take a look at Rian Johnson's 2019 murder-mystery modern classic Knives Out. Will Benoit and Marta crack Charlie's case wide open? Or will Kane rig the game from the start? L...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
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This week Max and Parker embrace their inner wild animals as they dig into the roasted chicken, the sizzling duck, and the succulent turkey of Wes Anderson's 2009 autumnal staple Fantastic Mr. Fox. Will Fox, Felicity, Ash, and the rest of the gang pull off the big heist of Kane's top spot? Or will the might of Charles Foster shoot the tail right off their chances? Let's find out! Often consider...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Nosferatu (1922)
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This week Max and Parker rise from their coffins, skitter around in stop motion, and confront the realization that men do not always recognize the dangers that beasts can sense, as they take a look at 1922's German Expressionist classic Nosferatu. Will Count Orlok suck the life from Kane's legacy? Or will Charlie keep him at bay until dawn arrives? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "gr...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Frankenstein (1931)
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This week Max and Parker riffle through some fresh graves and proclaim "It's alive!" as they take a look at James Whale's 1931 horror classic Frankenstein. Will The Creature manage to capture the cinematic light he grasps for? Or will Charles set a torch to his ambitions? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic ...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - The Devil's Backbone (2001)
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This week Max and Parker discuss the question "What is a ghost?" as they take a look at Guillermo del Toro's 2001 haunting wartime drama, The Devil's Backbone. Will Santi and the boys manage to spook Charles out of his skin? Or will Kane drop a bomb on their chances? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art f...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - There Will Be Blood (2007)
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This week Max and Parker learn all about drainage while drinking each other's milkshakes as they take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 oil-drenched masterpiece, There Will Be Blood. Will Daniel and H.W. strike it rich against Kane? Or will Charles prove to be too great a competitor? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark o...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - All About Eve (1950)
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This week Max and Parker dive into the glitz and glam of the world of theatre and warn their listeners to fasten their seatbelts - it's gonna be a bumpy episode; as they take a look at Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1950 classic, All About Eve. Will Eve and Margo manage to steal the limelight from Kane at last? Or will Charlie's newspaper post a scathing review to tank their careers for good? Let's fin...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
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This week Max and Parker venture into the desert as they tackle a damn well long movie (the trick is not minding that it's long) as they take a look at David Lean's 1962 epic biographical adventure drama, Lawrence of Arabia. Will Lawrence, Ali, and the rest manage to prove that nothing is written? Or will Kane stay planted at the top as they ride the whirlwind? Let's find out! Often considered ...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
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This week Max and Parker pose for a painting while feeling the simmering passion of new love as they take a look at Céline Sciamma's transcendent period drama, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Will Marianne and Héloïse prove to Kane that love conquers all? Or will Charles successfully defend his spot a reigning cinematic giant? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", ...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Do The Right Thing (1989)
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This week Max and Parker track down a slice during the hottest day of the summer as they took a look at Spike Lee's 1989 classic, "Do The Right Thing". Will Mookie, Sal, and the rest of the neighborhood put aside their differences to get their photo up on the wall of cinematic giants? Or will Kane scuff up their Jordans for good? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all ...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Central Station (1998)
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This week Max and Parker spend all of their remaining money on food & bus tickets as they embark on a journey across Brazil by discussing Walter Salles' 1998 drama, Central Station. Will Dora and Josué find a home at the peak of the cinematic art form? Or will Charles leave them stranded in the wilderness? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Ka...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Ex Machina (2015)
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This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - local writer/director Yein Ji! Tasked with bringing a film she loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, Yein decided on Alex Garland's seminal sci-fi thriller; 2015's Ex Machina. Will Ava and Caleb manage to outwit the duplicitous Kane? Or will Charles power them down for good? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest...
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Nope (2022)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Nope (2022)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Cinema Paradiso (1988)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Cinema Paradiso (1988)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - That Thing You Do! (1996)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - That Thing You Do! (1996)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Orlando (1992)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Orlando (1992)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Daisies (1966)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Daisies (1966)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - The Greatest Showman (2017)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - The Greatest Showman (2017)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Boogie Nights (1997)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Boogie Nights (1997)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Shaft (1971)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Shaft (1971)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Fantasia (1940)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Fantasia (1940)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Citizen Kane (1941)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Citizen Kane (1941)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Klaus (2019)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Klaus (2019)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - Love Actually (2003)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - Love Actually (2003)
Better Than Citizen Kane? - When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
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Better Than Citizen Kane? - When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @sailorsparkle7507
    @sailorsparkle7507 Місяць тому

    YOu guys planning on doing more A24 films

  • @sailorsparkle7507
    @sailorsparkle7507 3 місяці тому

    Did you guys have any more animation movie to talk about?

    • @theaudbrothers
      @theaudbrothers 3 місяці тому

      I have one coming up in the next couple episodes!

  • @rileylederer8800
    @rileylederer8800 3 місяці тому

    You cried because you thought you were supposed to like it? And now you don't like it because of your independent critical analysis? How about you had an genuine and honest emotional reaction to a powerful piece of cinema the first time, and now you don't like it because you've worked yourself up into believing the film is poor in unison with the many modern opinions turning against it for being problematic. You didn't like it originally because people told you it was good, but you definitely don't like it now because people are telling you it's bad.

  • @rileylederer8800
    @rileylederer8800 3 місяці тому

    Was hoping you guys would have a different take, but alas it's the typical and tired Letterboxd critic Gump Slander. Yawwwn.

  • @sailorsparkle7507
    @sailorsparkle7507 4 місяці тому

    Will you guys be doing any Studio Ghibli films

    • @theaudbrothers
      @theaudbrothers 4 місяці тому

      Yes! We have some planned in our calendar, we both love Ghibli films

  • @amandamarinovich6164
    @amandamarinovich6164 6 місяців тому

    Fun chat. I was blown away when this came out. I would actually recommend giving Men a watch. I mean, I'm not in a hurry to watch it again because of its heaviness, but it's definitely interesting. I'm really kinda bummed that the knee-jerk critics discouraged so many from checking it out. Garland talks about how he never intended it to speak to women about men, but for men to view it and see in it their own toxic behaviors (especially those Nice Guys). But I think the most valuable thing that he did in Men is the cosmic horror psychedelic mind-F of an ending. Basically, you gotta see it, even if you don't care for it, it's weird and worth talking about. I'm kinda curious if a different female lead would have made a difference for Men. I think she did great and I assume that's what was asked of her, but it was such an uncharismatic performance that I think it was a harder watch

  • @gavinclements2319
    @gavinclements2319 9 місяців тому

    Who's still watching in 2024?

  • @AlpacoFilms
    @AlpacoFilms 11 місяців тому

    Great film!!!

  • @AlpacoFilms
    @AlpacoFilms 11 місяців тому

    Came here from you tweet about your social anxiety! And subbed to show some support here!

  • @salemstormont7972
    @salemstormont7972 Рік тому

    *Promo SM*

  • @crazyclelia
    @crazyclelia Рік тому

    Next time I see you two, we will be having words about the soundtrack slander.... Sincerely, Girl whose first CD was "Back to Titanic" (soundtrack with included dialogue) 😅

  • @JEM133
    @JEM133 Рік тому

    Its really nice to see you young people excited about Casablanca. Kudos,good pic,,,,no great pic.Thank you.

  • @lorazmin
    @lorazmin Рік тому

    57:32 it might seem like they do it a lot but they actually only do the goldi locks thing 3 times: too big/small, too hard/soft, and too hot/cold

  • @COOPERHOMEENTERTAINMENT
    @COOPERHOMEENTERTAINMENT 2 роки тому

    Nice job. It was easy to feel all the emotion. 💛

  • @JoshCBauer
    @JoshCBauer 2 роки тому

    That opening is astounding

  • @McKeinMull
    @McKeinMull 2 роки тому

    Very good! I was captivate from the first interaction on screen, keep up the great work!

  • @dannycowser9209
    @dannycowser9209 3 роки тому

    💛

  • @olivias.1769
    @olivias.1769 3 роки тому

    Love.

  • @kieranscholes2412
    @kieranscholes2412 3 роки тому

    Awww very sweet. It reminds me of the opening of eat, pray, love when she’s telling the story of how refugees get the chance to talk to a psychologist, and instead of talking about their traumatic lives they want to talk about people, relationships, and their feelings :) beautifully put together!! And stellar taste in music!

  • @macyrhees2693
    @macyrhees2693 3 роки тому

    I was enthralled from beginning to end. That was so well done- I was blown away by how impressive that was! Great script, great acting, great cinematography. Loved it!

  • @emilycacho4730
    @emilycacho4730 3 роки тому

    Yes!! This is so good! Great job

  • @cambrysalway4350
    @cambrysalway4350 3 роки тому

    Great work guys! This was truly a cinematic masterpiece! I appreciate all of the little details the sound designer was Incredible, everything was so cohesive to the story!! Your lead has such a strong voice and presence! Well done guys I hope this film brings you success!!

  • @elizabethpingry1638
    @elizabethpingry1638 3 роки тому

    Great story telling here! I got chills when the music started playing. Awesome acting, great sound design! I love how the story was introduced in pieces, it was so compelling! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @TheBotinator300
    @TheBotinator300 3 роки тому

    That was very well done!! The acting, cinematography, the sound design and everything was very well done!! I love the concept! Great job😁😁

  • @ilurvsharrypotter
    @ilurvsharrypotter 3 роки тому

    loved it!!

  • @oliviagangi1123
    @oliviagangi1123 6 років тому

    I was looking for this exact review! This is exactly what I thought when I saw the movie. Not enough people are talking about this aspect of the film! Well done!

    • @theaudbrothers
      @theaudbrothers 6 років тому

      Thank you so much, Olivia! Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @andreadeagon2301
    @andreadeagon2301 6 років тому

    Excellent video essay. I was looking for modern connections with the Pandora story and came across it. It’s not what I needed for my class, but I’ll link it for interested students.

    • @theaudbrothers
      @theaudbrothers 6 років тому

      Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the video.

  • @AfroSamurai1089
    @AfroSamurai1089 6 років тому

    Brilliantly done. Wow.

  • @RNErocks
    @RNErocks 7 років тому

    How does this not have thousands of views? This is exactly the kind of video essay that we need when it comes to thinking in depth about such a brilliant movie as Ex Machina and its cultural and philosophical implications. Keep up the good work, I hope the deserved audience will come with time!

    • @theaudbrothers
      @theaudbrothers 6 років тому

      Thanks for the words of affirmation. Can't tell you how much it helps knowing people like you are viewing my work.