Eighty-five years after its release, Citizen Kane still isn’t just a movie, it’s a benchmark and the most important film of all time. In this anniversary special, Dave is joined by Hunter, Jack, and special guest Rory for a deep dive into the film that permanently changed how cinema thinks.

Does Kane still hit the same way in 2026? Or has its reputation grown larger than the film itself? The crew breaks down:

• Why Kane remains a fixture atop “Greatest Films of All Time” lists
• The legacy of “Rosebud” and whether it’s overrated or genius
• The screenplay collaboration between Welles and Herman J. Mankiewicz
• How the film’s technical innovations still influence modern movis
• What’s aged the best  and what hasn’t
• If Citizen Kane the GOAT?

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