Citizen Kane | The Social Network (Orson Welles, 1941) | (David Fincher, 2010)
This special Valentine’s Day double-bill features the tales of two men whose successes are driven by big holes in their respective hearts.
Film/Video Theater
Double Feature
101 Films You Need to See Before Graduation
Free Valentine’s Day candy!
Two celebrated directors, Orson Welles and David Fincher, tell the stories of two media titans and the lost loves that drove them to the top. Some are motivated by money, some by fame, and some by the haunting memories of the one that got away. Considered by many to be one of the very greatest films ever made, Citizen Kane follows the rise of megalomaniacal newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles). No matter how many treasures he accumulates, nothing can replace what is really missing in his life. Rosebud! (119 mins., DCP) The biopic The Social Network traces the early life of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) as he loses the girl and his best friend in becoming one of the world’s youngest billionaires. (120 mins., DCP)
About the series
We are excited to continue our series of screenings featuring films that everyone should see before they graduate—whether that is from Ohio State or from the school of film fandom! Working with faculty and listening to student feedback, we’re presenting an enticing and eclectic array of classics that will complement and expand your appreciation of film history.