The Oscar: A Nearly Unwatchable Campy Satire

The Oscar may have been originally produced as a drama but the film will forever be remembered as a campy comedy about Oscar night. You’d be forgiven if you thought Allan Carr was involved with the film. After all, the Grease producer produced one of the worst shows in its history. But just as that night effectively ended his career, this film basically did the same for director Russell Rouse and screenwriter Clarence Greene. They…

"The Oscar: A Nearly Unwatchable Campy Satire"

Citizen Kane: The Criterion 4K Ultra HD Is Here

Citizen Kane was a cinematic achievement for its time and the film has only grown in stature to become an all-time classic over the years. Starting this week, the film is also available on 4K Ultra HD through The Criterion Collection. Initially, Citizen Kane was a forgotten film. One thing that would help bring it back to the forefront was the praise of critics in France. It also helped that the film was given another…

"Citizen Kane: The Criterion 4K Ultra HD Is Here"

Citizen Kane: An All-Time Classic

Citizen Kane was a cinematic achievement for its time and the film has only grown in stature to become an all-time classic over the years. Initially, Citizen Kane was a forgotten film.  One thing that would help bring it back to the forefront was the praise of critics in France.  It also helped that the film was given another release in 1956 and also benefited from RKO selling its theatrical library to television.  Combined with…

"Citizen Kane: An All-Time Classic"