Orson Welles lecture to look at independent years
The Free Library of Philadelphia’s seven-part Orson Welles lecture series continues in September with a look at his work as an independent filmmaker.
Wellesnet to preview ‘Ambersons’ reconstruction in Philadelphia
Wellesnet’s Ray Kelly will preview a reconstruction of “The Magnificent Ambersons” using animation to fill the lost scenes at the Free Library of Philadelphia on July 19, 2023.
Chicago Tribune critic to speak on making ‘Citizen Kane’
Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips will speak on “The Struggle to Make Citizen Kane” at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.
David Nasaw to launch Orson Welles series in Philadelphia
He will kick off the Free Library of Philadelphia’s ambitious seven-part look at “Orson Welles & The Golden Age of Hollywood” on Wednesday, April 12.
Free Library of Philadelphia hosts Orson Welles series
“Orson Welles & The Golden Age of Hollywood” guest speakers include Ray Kelly of Wellesnet, Chicago Tribune movie critic Michael Phillips, and Bob Mondello of NPR’s “All Things Considered.”
Harlan Lebo plans ‘Citizen Kane’ book signings, reader chats
The author of “Citizen Kane: A Filmmaker’s Journey” will make a trio of appearances in Southern California this month.
Academy Museum opens; ‘Citizen Kane’ rightfully featured
Orson Welles’ groundbreaking first feature film, “Citizen Kane,” is well-represented at the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
‘Hopper/Welles’ to be shown at Melbourne, Jerusalem festivals
The documentary created by producer Filip Jan Rymsza and editor Bob Murawski from footage Orson Welles shot in 1970 will be screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival on August 22 and Jerusalem Film Festival on August 30.
‘Orson Rehearsed’ to be screened at historic ‘Too Much Johnson’ theater
Daron Hagen’s award-winning “Orson Rehearsed” will be screened on August 29 at the former Stony Creek Theatre in Connecticut, where Orson Welles staged “Too Much Johnson.”
‘Citizen Kane’ returning to theaters via Fathom, TCM
Classic film fans can look forward to seeing “Citizen Kane” in theaters again, courtesy of TCM Big Screen Classics and Fathom Events. Look for two showings in September.
Wellesnet at 20: Founder Jeff Wilson looks back at website’s start
To mark our 20th anniversary, Wellesnet founder Jeff Wilson looks back to March 2001 and recalls the birth and early days of the Orson Welles Web Resource.
AFI Fest to include ‘Hopper/Welles’ showing
The eight-day film festival, set for October 15-22, is based out of Los Angeles, though it will be held virtually this year because of the pandemic.