Better Than Citizen Kane? - An Aud Brothers Podcast

Loving Vincent (2017)

This week Max and Parker pick up their easels and their ears as they head to France to discuss the work and death of the father of modern art, in Loving Vincent (2017). Will Armand prove Vincent to be one of the cinematic greats? Or Kane cast him aside as the lowest of the low? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

This week Max and Parker discover that not only are they devils and black sheep, but also really bad eggs, as they take a look at Gore Verbinski's 2003 swashbuckling adventure, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Will Jack, Will, and Elizabeth beat Captain Kane to the cinematic treasure? Or Charles sink their chances down to the depths? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

Broadcast News (1987)

This week Max and Parker check the copy, take a moment to cry, and make sure they're sitting on their suitcoats because this week they're diving into a discussion of James L. Brooks's Broadcast News (1987). Will Jane, Tom, and Aaron manage to beat Charles to the story? Or will Kane enforce a strict deadline? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

Scream (1996)

This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - film buff and friend, Amanda Walton! Tasked with bringing a film she loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Hannah decided on Wes Craven's meta-horror classic; Scream (1996). Will Sidney come out on top as the true cinematic Final Girl? Or will Kane slash her chances? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?" Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Guest: Amanda Walton Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

The Red Shoes (1948)

This week Max and Parker are convinced to commit to the podcast over love because it's what they live for. Fine by them! These red shoes they were sent are sick as hell! But for now, they'll be discussing the dream team P&P's The Red Shoes from 1948! (Powell and Pressburger, that is.) Will Vicky show Kane that she can be a Great Dancer in a Great Film without him? Or will Charlie's monolithic presence drive her to madness? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers