Citizen Kane: Crash Course Film Criticism #1

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    Is Citizen Kane the BEST MOVIE EVER MADE? Is that even an answerable question? Michael Aranda will try to help us through both of these questions as we take a look at our first film in Crash Course Film Criticism, Citizen Kane.
    Check out all 15 films we'll be talking about below!!!
    **Film Selection**
    Citizen Kane
    Aliens
    Where Are My Children?
    Selma
    In the Mood For Love
    Do the Right Thing
    Lost In Translation
    Apocalypse Now
    Pan's Labyrinth
    The Limey
    Three Colors: Blue
    The Eagle Huntress
    Moonlight
    Beasts of No Nation
    2001: A Space Odyssey
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 606

  • @Tselel
    @Tselel 6 років тому +1529

    "I don't know many people."
    "I know too many people... I guess we're both lonely."
    Man, this movie holds up.

    • @locksh
      @locksh 4 роки тому +17

      This is the quote that stuck with me.

  • @zacmalm3048
    @zacmalm3048 6 років тому +1610

    I've heard it described that while Citizen Kane might not be the "greatest movie ever made," it's the *first* greatest movie ever made.

    • @hackman6486
      @hackman6486 6 років тому +73

      Wizard Of Oz and Gone With the Wind came before CK. So...

    • @Stonehengoo
      @Stonehengoo 5 років тому +13

      La règle du jeu doesn't agree.

    • @tyleryoung2358
      @tyleryoung2358 5 років тому +15

      @@hackman6486 The Godfather, The Dark Knight, Psycho, Shawshank Redemption, and Spider Man. Let's Not forget the MCU. And Star Wars and Harry Potter andnTerminator and Lion King and Lord Of The Rings and Avatar and many more

    • @storrho
      @storrho 5 років тому +119

      Tyler Young You know nothing, Mr. Young.

    • @tyleryoung2358
      @tyleryoung2358 5 років тому +8

      @@storrho I know a lot. Future Filmmaker right here. I know Wizard Of Oz and Gone With The Wind came before, I'm just listing down all the other greatest movies ever created

  • @e.than.b
    @e.than.b 5 років тому +432

    And nobody can forget that evil parakeet. That thing terrified me.

    • @dildonius
      @dildonius 4 роки тому +79

      Lol. Welles admitted that it was literally only put in there to wake the audience up, in case anyone was starting to lose focus after having been watching the film for so long by that point.

  • @leeleeisgay
    @leeleeisgay 6 років тому +712

    Rosebud was the 1st skateboard that Kane learned to kickflip on.

  • @SubhansVault
    @SubhansVault 6 років тому +309

    orson welles was 25 when he made Citizen Kane - The greatest movie ever made . Here I am 25 sitting , having breakfast watching this crash course

  • @alonealien1474
    @alonealien1474 6 років тому +384

    "That's all he ever wanted out of life was love. That's the tragedy of Charles Foster Kane. You see, he just didn't have any to give."
    Maybe not the greatest movie ever, but one of the best.

    • @regriefing1807
      @regriefing1807 6 років тому +10

      Alone Alien it is the greatest :) and it deserves its praise

    • @name-tn2or
      @name-tn2or 4 роки тому +1

      Codcas 2 hahahaha

  • @steakjones
    @steakjones 6 років тому +160

    I recently studied this film for Arts & Literature and what really struck me about it is the mystery of it all. In the very beginning, when the camera is panning up along the fence, the chain link is in focus and the background is blurry, giving the viewer hints that Kane's life story is going to be a bit fuzzy and that his true self is going to be concealed in some way. Then, the story of his life is told through others, each having their own biases and perspectives on both life and Kane himself. Therefore, we cannot fully trust what they say about him, especially considering how most of them had some kind of falling-out with Kane. I thought it was fascinating how the film took (or, perhaps, helped to form) the concept of the unreliable narrator and translated it into four (five, if you count the butler's brief contribution) unreliable narrators. Because we never see Kane's life through an unbiased narrator or even Kane himself, we as viewers cannot completely discern what is fact and what is exaggeration. Therefore, Kane's real life remains something of a mystery.

  • @dogofgraam
    @dogofgraam 6 років тому +345

    Nerdwriter, ScreenPrism, Lessons from the screenplay, Every Frame a Painting--- and now CrashCourse. If it's one thing, youtube has no scarcity of good film analysis material. so blessed!

    • @dogofgraam
      @dogofgraam 6 років тому +3

      thanks for the recoms

    • @varana
      @varana 6 років тому +4

      And Kyle Kallgren.

    • @Moscato_Moscato
      @Moscato_Moscato 6 років тому +8

      Kyle Kallgren, movies With Mikey, Lindsay Ellis, StrucciMovies, Film IQ, Dan Olson/Folding Ideas And HBomberyguy are all great film analyst too!!

    • @ZeroSerenity
      @ZeroSerenity 6 років тому

      Really that Good by Moviebob is also excellent.

    • @georgemills-burrows7052
      @georgemills-burrows7052 6 років тому +2

      all these recs and no redlettermedia?
      that's the most disappointing thing since space cop

  • @AbbeyRoadkill1
    @AbbeyRoadkill1 6 років тому +84

    The late 1930s and early 1940s sure saw a lot of epic films get released...
    The Wizard of Oz, Casablanca, Citizen Kane, Gone With the Wind, The Grapes of Wrath, Babes in Arms, The Philadelphia Story, Mutiny on the Bounty, Stagecoach, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Double Indemnity...
    Definitely a 'golden age.'

  • @MattMinecraft4
    @MattMinecraft4 6 років тому +42

    The idea of the sled is so great because symbolically, it's obviously a link to his old childhood memories, his only real happy memories until he was taken from his home and pushed into a world of business, money, and power. The sled in and of itself, I think, functions great as the literal "Rosebud." If Rosebud were a person, or a place, or even a specific day, it would be too sappy and probably too predictable. The sled is so great because we see a great shot of it after Kane is taken from his home, and the snow builds up on, signaling the passage of time, the burying of his childhood, and of course intimate screen time with the actual sled. It's unpredictable, yet when we get the twist, it clicks immediately. It also shows how little things really do impress upon our subconscious. Bernstein gives the little speech to Thompson about the woman he saw on the ferry for a second. She never noticed him, yet a month never went by when he didn't think of her. The sled is sort of the same way.

  • @timothymclean
    @timothymclean 6 років тому +401

    I hope that, somewhere along the way, we connect concepts from Crash Course Literature (e.g, the importance of themes) to this series. It took me a while to realize how concepts from literature class applied to anything but literature class, but once I did, I could better appreciate both literature class and the pop culture I consumed. It would be great if Crash Course could help others do the same.

    • @chiblast100x
      @chiblast100x 6 років тому +8

      That was one of the things I truly loved about my sophomore year English teacher back when I was in high school. Part of the way she taught the class included us watching film adaptations of the major project works we covered then writing essays applying literary analysis to both versions comparing and contrasting them.

    • @joshuapeterson9691
      @joshuapeterson9691 6 років тому +3

      If you want to see music dissected with a literature class approach, I highly recommend both seasons of Dissect, the podcast.

    • @darkrai6543
      @darkrai6543 6 років тому +2

      This is why I look forward to their new Media Literacy course - it feels like a natural progression from their literature and film courses, and just might fulfill that desire.

    • @pyrotheevilplatypus
      @pyrotheevilplatypus 6 років тому +1

      Crash Course: Art of Storytelling?

    • @scasey1960
      @scasey1960 6 років тому +1

      There is hope for you yet.

  • @Carlos-ln8fd
    @Carlos-ln8fd 6 років тому +63

    That was great! I always like the part where Kane is talking about the journalists he wants and then they all appear working for him through a visual effect.

    • @Lina-hi5ji
      @Lina-hi5ji 6 років тому +1

      Carlos I noticed it too! Pretty cool :)

  • @rmota103
    @rmota103 6 років тому +22

    That childhood scene is really good and the most memorable for me. As they move away from him, we are literally leaving his childhood behind and that’s where it stayed out in the cold. Movie filled with metaphors. Thanks for the vid!

  • @JoseAngelC
    @JoseAngelC 6 років тому +409

    Citizen Kane is "The Room" of good movies

  • @czr1238
    @czr1238 6 років тому +236

    Great movie to start with

  • @Antipodeano
    @Antipodeano 5 років тому +18

    Rosebud was the last time he was truly innocent and happy. The best part of his life.

  • @RellenongPusit
    @RellenongPusit 6 років тому +117

    I hope CC Film Criticism would feature non-western films as well, like Japanese and Filipino films. I would love to see an in-depth discussion and analysis in Kurosawa's films or Filipino indie films.

    • @RADLadio
      @RADLadio 6 років тому +2

      In the mood for love in the list

    • @岩の下駅
      @岩の下駅 6 років тому

      Cj Laylo What Filipino films are you thinking of?

    • @Tselel
      @Tselel 6 років тому +4

      Oooh. I second this. Let's get some Kurosawa.

    • @RellenongPusit
      @RellenongPusit 6 років тому +3

      @Makishi this is the list of movies I have in mind: Batch 81, Kakaba-kaba, Oro Plata Mata, Sa Kuko ng Liwanag, films of FPJ (for cultural analysis). There are so many Filipino films--mostly non-mainstream--that deserve so much global exposure.

    • @KatrinaEames
      @KatrinaEames 6 років тому +3

      All of the films they are featuring are in a list in the description, but I'm pretty sure they are all western films. I agree with you though - it'd be great to look at a broader range of films.

  • @rdanielr93
    @rdanielr93 6 років тому +36

    I love Citizen Kane, but my favourite film from the 40s is Casablanca. Masterpiece.

    • @carolinagoldgirl8706
      @carolinagoldgirl8706 4 роки тому +1

      That’s a good one! Mine is Gone with the Wind!!!

    • @Leg0456
      @Leg0456 4 роки тому

      Carolina GoldGirl Gone with the Wind is from 1939.

  • @raginghorse1895
    @raginghorse1895 4 роки тому +4

    Before you mentioned about Rosebud you should have given warning like Spoiler Alert and then should've said what it was. It breaks curiosity when you explain like that.

    • @raginghorse1895
      @raginghorse1895 4 роки тому +1

      @Mariana Frusciante There are people who haven't watched it but only heard of its name.

  • @MagickFlavour
    @MagickFlavour 6 років тому +194

    Love the series! (I'm really looking forward to the episode on 2001: a space odyssey!)

  • @iasimov5960
    @iasimov5960 5 років тому +30

    You never know the name or see the face of the man researching the meaning of "Rosebud."

    • @dildonius
      @dildonius 4 роки тому +10

      Because hes us.

  • @Vesnicie
    @Vesnicie 6 років тому +14

    Citizen Kane was the first DVD I ever bought after switching over from VHS. It coincided perfectly with an unforgettable film studies class in which my eyes were opened to so many things. Thank you, Professor Shetley.

  • @erikmoreno484
    @erikmoreno484 4 роки тому +12

    I just saw it for the first time and it it’s definitely memorable. Somehow the cinematography showed more the dramatic impact than the dialogue.

  • @Mallen151
    @Mallen151 6 років тому +2

    I don’t agree with people who say that Citizen Kane’s story is its weakest aspect. It’s essentially The Social Network set in the 40’s.

  • @CrimsonFox36
    @CrimsonFox36 4 роки тому +5

    I like to believe the film is about the story of a mogul who realizes too late that he's lost sight of what is truly important.

  • @ThePeaceableKingdom
    @ThePeaceableKingdom 6 років тому +25

    Plus without Citizen Kane, you wont get half the jokes in the Mr Burns and his teddy bear Bobo episode of the Simpsons!

  • @pronounsinmybio
    @pronounsinmybio 6 років тому +3

    I honestly cannot describe how happy I am about this series. Thanks, Crash Course team. You are one of the best things on the internet.

  • @TheNinetySecond
    @TheNinetySecond 6 років тому +4

    This guy is really great, and the idea of diving into film critique is an enticing one. For the first time ever, I'm actually genuinely interested in seeing Citizen Kane.

  • @electricmastro
    @electricmastro 6 років тому +12

    As great as this movie is, I feel that it overshadows the rest of Welles' movies. Of note for me:
    The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
    The Lady from Shanghai (1947)
    Confidential Report (1955)
    Touch of Evil (1958)
    Chimes at Midnight (1965)

  • @Kacs_ky
    @Kacs_ky 6 років тому +96

    Cinemasins really has turned around

  • @bcnicholas123
    @bcnicholas123 4 роки тому +6

    On an unrelated note, I got an ad for Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers on this video which I very much appreciated

  • @jessegarrett7215
    @jessegarrett7215 6 років тому +2

    Fight Club is the greatest movie ever and as 20 something in the early 00’s working as a corporate drone, it really spoke too me

  • @scottsiegal6125
    @scottsiegal6125 6 років тому +45

    I hope they do an episode on The Room

  • @thystldown
    @thystldown 6 років тому +1

    My favorite story about Citizen Kane happened when one of my favorite podcasters was dating Lydia Hearst, who has that last name for exactly the reason you’d think. One day she turned to him and said, quite casually, “Hey, you know that movie they made about my great-grandpa?” This left the podcaster a little rattled, as you might expect. It’s like... They Know.

  • @coolc6379
    @coolc6379 4 роки тому +1

    This October, David Fincher's "Mank", which stars Gary Oldman as "Citizen Kane" co-writer Herman J. Mankiewicz, hits Netflix. Poised to win Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars. Can't wait.

  • @eacy7deacy
    @eacy7deacy 6 років тому +2

    I think that people often overlook how entertaining this movie is, a masterpiece.

  • @OuterGalaxyLounge
    @OuterGalaxyLounge 6 років тому +27

    Citizen Kane is absolute perfection. It's sad when people can't appreciate it.

    • @FelixCattus
      @FelixCattus 4 роки тому +4

      That's all objective though and it's sad when people can't see it.

  • @noerd421427
    @noerd421427 6 років тому +2

    While this may not mean much to mr. Michael Aranda, he does have a lovely, smooth-as-butter tone of voice and way of speaking, reminiscent of the infamous Danish Game, Movie, and Nerd Culture guide/reviewer, Jacob Stegelmann. More with him, please!

  • @KRT61
    @KRT61 6 років тому +1

    One of the ways something or someone is considered great. Babe Ruth hit more homer us in 1921 than any other team in professional baseball. Not only was he better than anyone at the time, he was more than twice as good as the next person in his field. CITIZEN KANE shares those aspects. It was the first film where the director had complete control of a major film, he even controlled the thinking of it’s star. The camerawork, the story’s form, the visual metaphors were decades ahead of it’s time. It made the director more important than anyone else in the film.

  • @nicholasdalli6303
    @nicholasdalli6303 6 років тому +2

    Now that's an entrance the greatest film ever discussed. A great lead on to underlining the presence of themes, characterisation, camera techniques and the abject superficiality and subjectivity of "best film". Also nice to see Aranda out of SciSchow

  • @SheperdsLittleHelper
    @SheperdsLittleHelper 6 років тому +1

    Griffith, Eisenstein, Stroheim, Murnau, Gance and Sternberg created all of the film-making 'innovations', and to a superior effect. Kane is good as an assemblage of techniques, but even then, a film like Intolerance utilised many of the same techniques decades prior and is infinitely more sophisticated.

  • @Domdrok
    @Domdrok 6 років тому +1

    I saw this movie in college and then watched a documentary on the film. It made me appreciate the film so much more.

  • @brucetsai7732
    @brucetsai7732 4 роки тому +1

    I'm not an expert of films, and I haven't watch many films, that's why I am here to learn. I have a question, generally speaking, do you think black and white films are better than the films people make now? I suppose many people think so, but many people disagree, kinda subjective. if so, is the 1940s the peak of the film industry? think there are many profession fans here, so, thank you!

  • @Ohana9999
    @Ohana9999 6 років тому +3

    Good lord your voice is so soothing?? Thank you so much for making this!!

  • @yaddar
    @yaddar 6 років тому +1

    Citizen Kane is the Citizen Kane of Citizen Kane movies.

  • @issadad
    @issadad 5 років тому

    A rare unhurried exhalation greets brave new host Michael Aranada, who brings at least (and at last) a passing acquaintance with *the pause* (all but disacknowledged on this breakneck but otherwise beloved Channel), inviting rumors of a UA-cam comeback for speech that can be heard and comprehended in real time. As he spoke I understood every word Aranada said, a startling Crash Course innovation that really gives one...

  • @SpoonQueen
    @SpoonQueen 6 років тому +10

    Thumbs up: Micheal's haircut/style.

    • @SpoonQueen
      @SpoonQueen 6 років тому

      Amber Harrison, Micheal has had the same style for a while now.(SciShow fan) that's part of his older style. Which was nice, but I like the change too. And maybe he just hasn't decided to bleach more or clover up the old. I still think his new style is refreshing. Even if you feel it's unfinished.

  • @HomoSeal
    @HomoSeal 5 років тому +1

    I saw Citizen Kane when I was 18 and didn't really get it at the time. This has helped a lot with understanding why it was so influential.

  • @briankeith8916
    @briankeith8916 4 роки тому +6

    this is 2020 and Citizen Cane is in the White House .

  • @James_Wisniewski
    @James_Wisniewski 6 років тому +1

    My favorite movie? Gotta be No Country for Old Men. Followed closely by the best Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back.

  • @Mattteus
    @Mattteus 6 років тому

    Favourite film... that's a *tough* question. First movie that comes to mind is Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. The subtlety of the performances and jokes in this send-up of '50s B movies is on point!

  • @lifesacardgame6454
    @lifesacardgame6454 6 років тому +8

    I was deeply unimpressed with Citizen Kane when I finally got around to watching it but this commentary makes me want to watch it again.

  • @Nocholas
    @Nocholas 9 місяців тому

    Rosebud was the only thing Kane ever loved, ever wanted, but could never have. His whole life thereafter was in spite of that.

  • @juffan
    @juffan 6 років тому +1

    Citizen Kane is the Citizen Kane of movies

  • @scarletpoon529
    @scarletpoon529 6 років тому +6

    Would it be possible for you to discuss Vertigo on your channel? It would definitely be the greatest gem and it would be super helpful too!

  • @StarsAndEmbers
    @StarsAndEmbers 6 років тому +1

    I studied Citizen Kane in one of my Film Studies university courses and hated it. But I feel like I've learnt more from just this one video and I'm actually interested in things I didn't know before, like the table splitting in half to let the camera through.

    • @SethMacMillan
      @SethMacMillan 6 років тому

      Another similar illusion would be from the "Lord of the Rings" film. It's a bit difficult to explain, but a scene to establish Gandalf's height required a custom table that would give a forced perspective of an extremely tall person at one end and an incredibly short person at the other.

  • @DuluthTW
    @DuluthTW 6 років тому +12

    Blazing Saddles. Excuse me while I whip this out!

  • @SkywalkerAni
    @SkywalkerAni 6 років тому +1

    I gotta watch Citizen Kane. I know the basic plot, but it's one thing just knowing the plot and another seeing it.
    (And if you're wondering, my personal favorite movie is the original Back to the Future)

  • @FinalSentinel
    @FinalSentinel 5 років тому +1

    THE CAMERA WENT THROUGH THE F'ING GLASS

  • @zoeestes4420
    @zoeestes4420 6 років тому +4

    This gives me a perfect excuss to watch all these movies that I've been wanting to see

  • @svenstajduhar3449
    @svenstajduhar3449 6 років тому +4

    Nice movie to start with. Love yo vids! Also, would you please make more of World History and Philosophy?

  • @Alverant
    @Alverant 6 років тому +17

    You left out Well's biggest role: Unicron - the planet-sized Transformer.

  • @Jorgejhms
    @Jorgejhms 6 років тому +2

    "make you realize profound things about life, the universe, and everything" #42

  • @HaitaniMasayuki
    @HaitaniMasayuki 6 років тому +6

    Did I hear the "Inception-BWAAAHH" at the end of the intro? (or at least a reference to it)

  • @tommydebo5
    @tommydebo5 6 років тому

    The things he does with framing and shots is just beautiful.

  • @nicobruin8618
    @nicobruin8618 6 років тому +24

    Aliens? You're not going to discuss the first one?

    • @radagastwiz
      @radagastwiz 6 років тому

      The second one's a greater cinematic achievement, I think.

    • @jymbo1969
      @jymbo1969 6 років тому +5

      It's likely that it will be about good sequels, and whether they are ever better than the first movie... and Aliens is one of three movies that could be used as examples. Godfather 2, and The Empire Strikes Back being the other two.

    • @kurtlindner
      @kurtlindner 6 років тому +2

      jymbo -or Gremlins 2.

    • @richardsantanna5398
      @richardsantanna5398 6 років тому

      That lame

    • @sheldonscott4037
      @sheldonscott4037 6 років тому

      radagastwiz If it's the director's cut I would agree.

  • @RADLadio
    @RADLadio 6 років тому +8

    In the mood for love

  • @pancreasnostalgia
    @pancreasnostalgia 6 років тому

    My favorite film is another one done by James Cameron- Titanic. Honestly I’m not very interested in any of the films on this list, except maybe Apocalypse Now.
    Glad to see Michael with his own Crash Course gig!

  • @AlistairLewars
    @AlistairLewars 2 роки тому

    Wow, talk about spoilers! Literally gave away the ending to one of the greatest films ever made!! I feel sad for those who haven't seen it yet.

  • @milfsfilms
    @milfsfilms 6 років тому +1

    i felt triumphant when i cracked it in first viewing (that rosebud is the sled)

  • @maureenogorman8740
    @maureenogorman8740 Рік тому

    I firmly plan to make Rosebud my last words. Either that or "what does this button do"

  • @davidgray2805
    @davidgray2805 5 років тому +3

    It's groundbreaking in cinematography

  • @DecodeChannel
    @DecodeChannel 6 років тому +155

    Truly one of the greatest films ever.

    • @DeathlyTired
      @DeathlyTired 6 років тому +1

      True, although, hot take: it's not even Welles' best film as director.

    • @muhilan8540
      @muhilan8540 6 років тому +10

      Citizen Kane sucks

    • @crashcourse
      @crashcourse  6 років тому

      What do you consider his best film? Touch of Evil?
      - Nick J.

    • @DeathlyTired
      @DeathlyTired 6 років тому +3

      Nick J.: Touch of Evil is very good, but no. In my opinion, it's 'The Magnificent Ambersons'. Almost forgotten in Kane's shadow, it polishes to perfection all the skills, techniques and film making tours-de-forces that are on display in Kane. A poem of a film.

    • @FODENSZN
      @FODENSZN 5 років тому +1

      Muhilan Selvaa dum dum go watch the notebook

  • @bsku0765
    @bsku0765 6 років тому

    I don't know why too many people focus about its techniques though. Yes, it had a great effect in movie history, you can truly learn what life is

  • @lilj4818
    @lilj4818 6 років тому +1

    I don’t really care much for movies. I just wanted to hear Michael talk.

  • @Strawberry92fs
    @Strawberry92fs 6 років тому

    When you asked what my favourite movie was at the beginning, Aliens was my answer XD I can't wait for that.

  • @HermanFalckHow
    @HermanFalckHow 6 років тому

    Film criticism isn't meant to be what it sounds like. It is not nitpicking specific details to find and objective "Score". It is meant to be a more professional look into an art form that is consumed by many but understood by few. And of course give interpertations of the films themes, both intended and unintended.

  • @katlawton1572
    @katlawton1572 6 років тому

    Crash Course + Michael Aranda + film crit = my ideal video. 😍😍

  • @kevinlinsley9594
    @kevinlinsley9594 6 років тому

    I love how Batman V Superman payed respects to Citizen Kane. Did anyone else notice this?

  • @michelgabe1629
    @michelgabe1629 6 років тому

    my favourite movie is pans labyrinth, because it basiacly shows us how we can behave, when we are forced(espiacially as a kid) to conform to the system.( also its the best open ending ever)

  • @zenlocke
    @zenlocke 6 років тому +14

    does this mean we get a 2001 a space odyssey episode
    please please please there is 2001 and there are all other movies no other film has induced religious awakenings in people

    • @Kacs_ky
      @Kacs_ky 6 років тому +1

      look in the description, last film they're gonna do

    • @crashcourse
      @crashcourse  6 років тому +7

      Yep! It's our final episode! :)
      - Nick J.

    • @zenlocke
      @zenlocke 6 років тому

      fan-freaking-tastic

    • @RADLadio
      @RADLadio 6 років тому +3

      Religious awakenings? What?

  • @In_TheMoonlight
    @In_TheMoonlight 6 років тому

    omg you’re going to do the eagle huntress!?
    that’s one of my favorite movies ever!
    so excited!!

  • @dsourcherry
    @dsourcherry 6 років тому

    I love you Aranda, nice to see you doing these types of longer crash course vids,

    • @dsourcherry
      @dsourcherry 6 років тому

      Also Citizen Kane isn’t too bad either

  • @PeterPanInMontclair
    @PeterPanInMontclair 6 років тому

    got to love the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy reference

  • @troylindley2216
    @troylindley2216 Рік тому

    I have skipped over watching this movie many times over the years. I'm not sure why, since I have watched many classic films and old movies. After seeing this review I am definitely putting it on the watchlist now. It looks like I have been missing out on a great film all this time. Thanks for igniting my interest.

  • @9786oof
    @9786oof 6 років тому

    I'm so glad that Michael and hank are good friends

  • @Quidium
    @Quidium 6 років тому

    +CrashCourse Can y'all do an episode on The Last Jedi in regards to story, writing, plot, plot holes, character development, going forward, going backwards, etc? Many of my friends have been 50/50 about the film. One side is hard core SW guru and the other side are "movie" experts. Food for thought.

  • @LelouchVelvet
    @LelouchVelvet 6 років тому

    WOW! I'm glad I found this video and this movie because of it. What an interesting film, considering when it was made! Good job CrashCourse, this series should be amazing!

  • @jeralyncabaluna5819
    @jeralyncabaluna5819 6 років тому +14

    Who haven't watched this movie yet?

    • @kaiplue
      @kaiplue 6 років тому +1

      You'd be surprised how many people haven't.

    • @mariacabello1238
      @mariacabello1238 5 років тому

      I want but i don't know where, any link?

  • @billytrespassers3123
    @billytrespassers3123 6 років тому

    Yes! I can’t wait for Aliens! One of my all time favorites if not just for the visuals. Glad to see what you guys have coming with this series. DFTBA you glorious people

  • @elektrikhd
    @elektrikhd 6 років тому

    I've already seen 5 of these, so that's something!
    I generally consider Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas to be my favorite movie. From the list here (although, I can only pick what I've seen), I think I'd go with 2001.
    Citizen Kane didn't impress me, although it had some beautiful camera work.

  • @cmegan06
    @cmegan06 6 років тому

    Oh my god they're doing in the mood for love. I'm so happy. Wong kar wai is a genius.

  • @abigailcampbell7850
    @abigailcampbell7850 6 років тому

    So very excited for this part of the series!! And that Michael is the host

  • @russellstauffer2994
    @russellstauffer2994 6 років тому

    I can't wait to hear your take on "Casablanca"!

  • @superfudge6428
    @superfudge6428 6 років тому +1

    The best movie ever made was Who killed captain Alex. no doubt.

  • @MyplayLists4Y2Y
    @MyplayLists4Y2Y 6 років тому +1

    I think Crash Course missed the mark on this one by minimizing the importance of the sled and how it related to the motivations, longings, and overall character of Kane.

  • @steve-bs3qp
    @steve-bs3qp 6 років тому +11

    Film critics have always voted Citizen Kane the greatest flim ever made over a long period of time

    • @crashcourse
      @crashcourse  6 років тому +7

      AFI has a couple times. But Empire magazine picks a different film every few years (I think). It all depends on the parameters, taste, and perspective :)
      - Nick J.

    • @karlkarlos3545
      @karlkarlos3545 6 років тому +6

      I think it's dethroned by Vertigo at the moment.

    • @Carewolf
      @Carewolf 6 років тому +3

      Well, even as non-fan, I would argue Citizen Kane is probably the best made film ever. The subject matter, story and flimsy McGuffin red line that holds it together, are so incredible boring that it is a masterpiece of the ages, that the movie is as watchable as it is.

    • @loganstolberg2743
      @loganstolberg2743 4 роки тому

      That does not mean it’s the greatest film of all time. It’s an opinion.

  • @Unassuming_Gay
    @Unassuming_Gay 6 років тому +5

    A cinema crashcourse I finally give a crap about

  • @dkmbstudio
    @dkmbstudio 6 років тому +1

    i noticed that his hair changed at the end of this video, im so special

  • @stevenpdx
    @stevenpdx 6 років тому +1

    Please analyze "My Dinner With Andre". Apparently I'm one of only three people in the whole world who hates that movie, so maybe you can show me what I'm missing in it.