344: Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary

344: Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary

From Reel Chronicles by The Cinematic Reel

February 14, 2026 · 2h 1m

About this episode

The episode celebrates the 85th anniversary of Citizen Kane, exploring its lasting impact on cinema and its status as a cinematic benchmark.

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? Love what you hear? Let your friends know and leave us a review! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Reel Chronicles is on • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Android • Stitcher Radio • TuneIn • Podchaser • Laughable • Many other podcast directories. SHOP • Swag at TeePublic SUPPORT • Become a patron of the show through Patreon FOLLOW • Reel Chronicles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. • The Cinematic Reel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Jack, David

Guest: Rory

Topics covered

  • film
  • reviews
  • history

Keywords

  • Citizen Kane
  • Greatest Films of All Time
  • Rosebud
  • Welles
  • Mankiewicz
  • technical innovations
  • aged best
  • GOAT

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Citizen Kane, Greatest Films of All Time, Rosebud, Reel Chronicles, Citizen Kane: 85th Anniversary

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