Opening Day

September 21st, 1996 I saw Citizen Kane at the Ritz Twelve movie theatre at 7:30 pm for six dollars. My calendar entry is as follows:

watch On Her Majesty's Secret Service and try to see Citizen Kane at 2:40, got lost, home, family over for Dad's B.day get together, chat, at 7pm go to the new Ritz 12 in Voorhees and see Citizen Kane. It is absolutely brilliant. Orson Welles kicks ass! Home at 10pm after dropping Her Maj. at Bl.B. Video, go to bed around 11:30

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Dick and Orson

There's nothing like a good interview and this one from Dick Cavett with Orson Welles was outstanding. Thank goodness for YouTube and all those that upload and preserve these fab shows to keep me busy during my workday!

Permanently Sexy

Bishop and I will often talk fashion and Orson Welles undoubtedly comes up each time. He was always impeccably dressed and incredibly handsome at any age and at any weight.

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Orson Welles

I've been taken by Orson Welles ever since the 4th grade when we listened to an old recording of The War of the Worlds broadcast. As I grew older, I realised that he was far more than just super cool. He was funny and brilliant and innovative and, if I am correct, is the man responsible for saying one of the most romantic sentences ever uttered in the English language. I was told, or perhaps I read somewhere, that whilst filming, a crew member remarked that Rita Hayworth was sweating. Orson corrected this gentleman, "Horses sweat, people perspire, Miss Hayworth glows." Gotta love that.