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The film Casablanca directed by Michael Curtiz takes place in Casablanca, Morocco during the Nazi occupations in World War 2. A nightclub owner named Rick is established as a serious businessman. He never has a drink with his customers and often states “I never stick my neck out for anyone.” One night, Rick is handedContinue reading “Michael Curtiz, Casablanca (1942)”

The film Citizen Kane directed by Orson Welles begins with the news of Charles Kane’s death and funeral processions. There is a quick overview of headlines throughout Mr. Kane’s life. From this, the viewer learns that Mr. Kane owned newspapers, was a loved and hated politician, and was married twice. Recorded in the newspapers uponContinue reading “Orson Welles, Citizen Kane (1941)”