1. Bellringer 8-26-16 Tell me about the “The War of the Worlds”
How would you act if aliens invaded earth?
Bellringer

2. Extra War of the World Clips
Alien/Tripod from 1953
Special Effects from 1953
Tripod from Tom Cruise version

3. Citizen Kane 1941 Orson Welles 17 Oscar Nominations
Won 10 Oscars, including best picture
Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance: Rosebud.
Based off the life of William Randolf Hurst

4. Most Unique Film to Date
Multiple points of views
Low angle shots
Objects shown in sharp detail

5. Citizen Kane
The 156 page script sold in 2007.
$97,000

6. Citizen Kane Clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyv19bg0scg Trailer
Opening Scene
A scene from Citizen Kane

7. The Mystery of Rosebud Charles Foster Kane’s last word.
Literally: the childhood sled of Kane
Symbolic: Symbol of security, hope, and the innocence of childhood.
Represents something he lost or could not get

8. Trailer for his biography

9. Orson Welles was also a magician!
With Dean Martin

10. Exit Slip Answer ONE of the questions in 6 complete sentences.
Which version of War of the Worlds would you want to watch? Why?
Would you like to watch Citizen Kane? Why or why not?
Which two 1940’s movie would you want to watch? Why?
Why do you think people enjoyed these movies in the 1940’s?
Why do you think these movies are still considered classics?