EPISODE · Aug 23, 2020 · 52 MIN
The Moonlight Awards: 1941
from The Moonlight Awards · host Aaron Keck
We tend to associate this year with one movie in particular, but 1941 also saw the birth of film noir, two great Preston Sturges comedies, and another Disney classic - all living under the shadow of Citizen Kane. Which one film from 1941 best stands the test of time? Join Rachel Schaevitz and Aaron Keck as we discuss the year in cinema, Black representation, the Hays Code, artistic freedom, leading ladies, and Gregg Toland - and then we'll look at the numbers and identify the best picture of 1941. The nominees are Citizen Kane, Dumbo, The Lady Eve, The Maltese Falcon, and Sullivan's Travels. Who wins the Moonlight?
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We tend to associate this year with one movie in particular, but 1941 also saw the birth of film noir, two great Preston Sturges comedies, and another Disney classic - all living under the shadow of Citizen Kane. Which one film from 1941 best stands the test of time? Join Rachel Schaevitz and Aaron Keck as we discuss the year in cinema, Black representation, the Hays Code, artistic freedom, leading ladies, and Gregg Toland - and then we'll look at the numbers and identify the best pict...
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