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Op-ed: Netflix would be a dream come true for ‘The Other Side of the Wind’

“There is time to set aside anger, hurt, and bitterness, and that time is now.”

April 6, 2016
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Larry Jackson to introduce ‘Chimes at Midnight’ in Albany

The event is set for March 3.

February 5, 2016
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Critics roundup: ‘Chimes at Midnight’ re-release

A sampling of reviews of the Janus Films restoration.

January 30, 2016
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Restored ‘Chimes at Midnight’ gets an ‘A’ from Entertainment Weekly

The Janus Films release is an upgrade of the Filmoteca Española restoration.

January 16, 2016
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‘Chimes at Midnight’ North American theatrical run

Orson Welles’ newly restored “Chimes at Midnight” is being rolled out to more screens across the U.S.

January 12, 2016
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Theaters extend ‘Chimes at Midnight’ run; podcasts available of Keith Baxter, Beatrice Welles talks

The film will continue through January 19 at the Film Forum.

January 11, 2016
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Beatrice Welles talks ‘Chimes at Midnight’ at Film Forum (videos)

The restored movie is being distributed domestically by Janus Films.

January 9, 2016
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Keith Baxter to introduce ‘Chimes at Midnight’ at Film Forum on Wednesday

The restored movie is distributed by Janus Films.

January 5, 2016
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Restored ‘Chimes at Midnight’ – first impressions

Initial audience reaction has been positive.

January 2, 2016
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Beatrice Welles to introduce restored ‘Chimes at Midnight’ at Film Forum

Like all Orson Welles movies, “Chimes at Midnight” influenced many filmmakers.

December 31, 2015
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Where to see the restored ‘Chimes at Midnight’

Screenings are planned at more than a dozen U.S. theaters in early 2016.

December 18, 2015
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Criterion president Peter Becker talks about newly restored ‘Chimes at Midnight’

The newly restored “Chimes at Midnight” will be shown at the Film Forum on January 1 through 12.

December 7, 2015
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Film Forum to screen 3 Shakespearean films by Orson Welles

A cinematic Shakespearean tribute is planned for January 2016.

October 19, 2015
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Keith Baxter recalls Orson Welles, ‘Chimes at Midnight’ at BFI event

Keith Baxter spoke at the BFI on Aug. 3, 2015.

September 28, 2015
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BFI review: Simon Callow, Keith Baxter on Orson Welles

Baxter noted how most Welles biographies were written by people who had never met the director.

August 10, 2015
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Beatrice Welles online chat transcript

Welles’ youngest daughter fielded online questions.

July 9, 2015
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‘Follow El Rey!’ – Spanish Welles symposium traces his footsteps on ‘Chimes at Midnight’

The Cardona event was run by Esteve Riambau, director of the Filmoteca de Catalunya.

June 9, 2015
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Filmoteca de Catalunya to recall ‘Chimes at Midnight,’ ‘The Deep’

Read the program for the international seminar.

May 28, 2015
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Mr. Bongo talks ‘Chimes at Midnight,’ ‘Immortal Story’ and ‘Too Much Johnson’

The discs will be released June 29 in England.

May 22, 2015
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Spanish book on Orson Welles and ‘Chimes at Midnight’ out now

Spanish film scholar Esteve Riambau examines Orson Welles’ fascination with Sir John Falstaff.

May 19, 2015
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Orson Welles 1915-1985

“To me, Orson is so much like a destitute king. A destitute king — not because he was thrown away from the kingdom — but (because) on this earth, the way the world is, there is no kingdom good enough for Orson Welles.”  — Jeanne Moreau

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Wellesnet is dedicated to the memory of Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985). Best known for his stage productions of Voodoo Macbeth, Cradle Will Rock and Caesar; the radio play The War of the Worlds; and the films Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons, Touch of Evil, Chimes at  Midnight and The Other Side of the Wind.

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