It was on this date back in 1915 that Orson Welles was born. The legend responsible for Citizen Kane (perhaps his most enduring achievement) and the Mercury Radio Theatre’s 1938 radio production of War of the Worlds — a history-making…
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Watch This: Orson Welles Discusses Greta Garbo and James Cagney
With a career as impressive as Orson Welles‘ was, he was bound to have some stories to tell. In a fascinating interview with British broadcasting legend Michael Parkinson in 1974 (the entirety of which can be viewed here), Welles shared…
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Forgotten Christmas Film?
Throughout the holiday season we will be looking at some of the most beloved Yuletide flicks ever made. With this in mind, today we are reprinting this post from guest blogger Bill Dunphy in which he shares his thoughts on…
Read more →Orson Welles and Edward G. Robinson Star in the Classic Thriller “The Stranger”
Orson Welles has taken up permanent residence in the hearts and minds of movie lovers due to the hugely influential works he leaves behind and the sort of larger-than-life persona of which Hollywood legends are made. Of course, Citizen Kane…
Read more →Transformers: The Movie Has Still Got The Touch
Celebrating its 30th anniversary today is Transformers: The Movie, the beloved animated feature based on the popular 1980s toy line/cartoon. The film is most notable for — three decade-old spoiler alert — the death of Optimus Prime, a moment that…
Read more →Film Noir: A To Z
Guest blogger Rick 29 writes: One of the most popular features at the Classic Film and TV Cafe is the site’s “A to Z” list. Awhile back, the Cafe tackled film noir–a daunting task because there so many good ones….
Read more →Clambake (1967) Is the Citizen Kane of Beach Party Movies
What does Elvis Presley’s 1967 beach film Clambake have in common with Orson Welles’ cinematic milestone Citizen Kane? More than you think, says guest writer Aurora, who contrasts and compares the two films.
Read more →Newman and Woodward Heat Up The Long, Hot Summer
Wandering “bad boy” Paul Newman woos Joanne Woodward, daughter of Mississippi plantation owner Orson Welles, in The Long, Hot Summer. Guest writer Emily Rauber reviews the steamy 1958 drama and its Cinemascope splendor.
Read more →Six Pix: Orson Welles
Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Orson Welles. To honor the renowned writer/director/star, we’re offering this second look at a selection of six posters from his body of work. Let us know which you think is the most artistic or best sums up the film.
Read more →What’s Your Favorite Orson Welles-Directed Feature Film?
He’s nearly as well known for his uncompleted film projects as for his finished ones, but Orson Welles still managed to forge a memorable body of work as a director. This week’s poll wants your vote for which feature film helmed by Welles is your favorite.
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