His face covered in shadows during this line, it's because he did not fulfill that promise. Perfect shadowing for the scene, as every single shot from this movie. "I'ill provide the people of this city with a daily paper that will tell all the news honestly"
This scene makes Kane look like the devil imo. The gas lamp flame looks eerily like a pitchfork and Kane himself is enveloped in darkness when he reads his declaration of principles. Plus Wells himself is devilishly handsome in this scene.
I did. The shot of his smile transitioned into the next shot too quickly, so I chose to end on Mr. Cotton. But it's awesome you anticipated the smile, it shows you're a true fan of the film. Cheers!
This has always been my best favorite movie! What a great scene this is! Will always be a golden classic next to Gone With The Wind and The Wizard Of Oz! :)
For dramatic effect. I think it symbolizes his hypocrisy, because he eventually goes on to break those principles. This is symbolized by his eventual tearing up of that paper.
It's to show that we don't know really know if he means it or not. It's unclear, literally. Plus the flames behind him give Kane a Satanic quality. These are ways to visualize the beginning of Kane's descent into selfishness and self-obsession.
Fascinating how he reads the declaration with his face in darkness. Welles was a master.
And it was absolute beginner's luck - the guy was 26 years old and had not directed a single major studio feature film before.
Every shot seems perfectly composed.
His face covered in shadows during this line, it's because he did not fulfill that promise. Perfect shadowing for the scene, as every single shot from this movie. "I'ill provide the people of this city with a daily paper that will tell all the news honestly"
1:26 “I will also provide them with a fighting and tireless champion of their rights as citizens and as human beings”
Such a well-lit scene. Perfect balance of light and soft shadow
2:06
He says as he stares into the camera's lens lol
If you look closely, he's just off center of the lens.
This scene makes Kane look like the devil imo. The gas lamp flame looks eerily like a pitchfork and Kane himself is enveloped in darkness when he reads his declaration of principles. Plus Wells himself is devilishly handsome in this scene.
This really brings me back to the Fountainhead, with the Wynand Papers and such
Just bought the 70th Anniversary edition Bluray....totally worth it!
Ahhh, you ended it before the close-up of Orson smiling.
I did. The shot of his smile transitioned into the next shot too quickly, so I chose to end on Mr. Cotton. But it's awesome you anticipated the smile, it shows you're a true fan of the film. Cheers!
@@mike0221 No worries, I could talk about this film for days on end. Though, truthfully, I like Ambersons a bit more. Just a bit.
Promises are Charles Foster Kane’s own WMDs, not guns, explosives, or even his considerable wealth. His “word” is the deadliest weapon in his arsenal.
This has always been my best favorite movie! What a great scene this is! Will always be a golden classic next to Gone With The Wind and The Wizard Of Oz! :)
Orson was such a hunk.
Joe Cotten briefly breaks the fourth wall
I love that part too.
If Kane's pants got any higher they'd be under his armpits.
😂😂😂
More like Citizen Candy Cane amirite
why is he not standing in the light?
For dramatic effect. I think it symbolizes his hypocrisy, because he eventually goes on to break those principles. This is symbolized by his eventual tearing up of that paper.
It's to show that we don't know really know if he means it or not. It's unclear, literally. Plus the flames behind him give Kane a Satanic quality. These are ways to visualize the beginning of Kane's descent into selfishness and self-obsession.
@@henn863 I think of some of those things whenever I watch this scene.
Why should he?
It really is sad, huh? All that, and for what?
is he looking into the frame?
I mean camera?
yeah, he breaks the fourth wall in this scene
heh