Ep 3 // The Magnificent Ambersons

Published: March 5, 2021, 4:28 p.m.

It\u2019s Stephen\u2019s pick\u2026 \u2018The Magnificent Ambersons,\u2019 directed by Orson Welles and released in 1942. It\u2019s the follow-up to his debut film, \u2018Citizen Kane,\u2019 and has one of the most famous production backstories of all time, due to reshoots and destroyed footage.

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The film has appeared in the top ten of Sight & Sound magazine\u2019s decennial \u201cgreatest films\u201d poll 2 times.

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  • 00:00 - Intro + the last good movies we saw
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  • 12:59 - About the show / expectations for \u2018The Magnificent Ambersons\u2019
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  • 15:59 - About the film / open discussion
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  • 46:27 - Favorite scenes or moments / historical context
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  • 57:50 - The test of time
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  • 63:00 - Bonus question: what\u2019s your favorite movie that legitimately frightened you?
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  • 84:20 - Next week on Stereoactive Movie Club\u2026 / Outro
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