Citizen Kane
In Our Time: Culture
The Magic of Rich Man Unnoticed
I think the moment when he and Susan first meet is also a really interesting kind of still point in the film. When he meets Susan in the street, and she invites him upstairs, there's a kind of naturalism about it. And it's one of the very few moments in the film, I think, where there is a sense of real rapport with her. Unlike Xanadu, which is a gothic set, this is 19th century realism. It's a corny element which he manages to suffuse with a new kind of magic.
00:00
Transcript
Play full episode
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
