Better Than Citizen Kane? - An Aud Brothers Podcast

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Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?" Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

  1. Signs (2002)

    6D AGO

    Signs (2002)

    This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - film buff and friend, Hannah Coleman! Tasked with bringing a film she loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Hannah decided on M. Night Shyamalan's sci-fi horror classic; Signs (2002). Will Graham and his family be able to find Kane's fatal weakness? Or will Charles invade their corner of cinema? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?" Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Guest: Hannah Coleman Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    2h 19m
  2. Yellow Submarine (1968)

    FEB 9

    Yellow Submarine (1968)

    This week Max and Parker sail on to the sun 'til they find a sea of green as they discuss The Beatles' psychedelic odyssey, Yellow Submarine (1968). Will The Fab Four prove to Charles that in the end all you need is love? Or will Kane a-blue-terate their chances at stardom? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    1h 46m
  3. Harakiri (1962)

    JAN 26

    Harakiri (1962)

    This week Parker shows up at Max's door asking for quite the favor...little does he know Wil showed up a few weeks ago asking the exact same thing so we'll see how this goes, but of course before all that they simply have to discuss Masaki Kobayashi's jidai-geki masterpiece Harakiri (1962). Will Hanshiro sway the cinematic powers that be with his story? Or will Charles force him to commit to ending himself? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    1h 30m
  4. Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) & At Land (1944)

    JAN 12

    Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) & At Land (1944)

    This week, Parker's lost his house key and Max lost a chess piece, but that'll have to wait because they're breaking mirrors and hitting the beach to discuss one of film's great pioneers, Maya Deren, and her first two works: Meshes of the Afternoon (1943) and At Land (1944). Will Deren manage to shatter the reflection of Welles' ego? Or will Orson prove the more prolific 40s auteur? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    1h 23m
  5. It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

    12/23/2025

    It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

    This week Parker and Max are celebrating the holiday season by finally shaking the dust of this crummy town and discussing Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life (1946)! Will George and the residents of Bedford Falls show Charles that they're the richest film in this cinematic town? Or will Kane prove we'd all be better off if they had never been born? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    2h 22m
  6. Local Hero (1983)

    12/12/2025

    Local Hero (1983)

    This week Parker and Max are leaving Houston and heading for Scotland as they try to convince their listeners to sell them their land in exchange for a discussion on Bill Forsyth's Local Hero (1983)! Will Mac manage to close the deal on wipe Kane off the map? Or will Charles having Mac buying his own shirt back off him this time next week? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"  Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    2h 9m
  7. Little Women (2019)

    11/25/2025

    Little Women (2019)

    This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - film buff and friend, Amy Whiting! Tasked with bringing a film they love to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Amy decided on Greta Gerwig's adaptation of a literary classic; Little Women (2019). Will Jo, Amy, Beth, and Meg claim their spot against Kane's publishing empire? Or will Charlie demand they be either married or dead by the end? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?" Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Guest: Amy Whiting Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    1h 43m
  8. The Iron Giant (1999)

    11/11/2025

    The Iron Giant (1999)

    This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - Max's dad, Dave Bennion! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Dave decided on Brad Bird's animated cult classic; 1999's The Iron Giant. Will Hogarth and The Giant prove themselves the cinematic Superman? Or will Kane send a government man to nuke their chances? Let's find out! Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?" Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Guest: Dave Bennion Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

    2h 3m
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Often considered to be the "greatest film of all time", 1941's Citizen Kane is a benchmark of the cinematic art form. However, hosts Max Bennion and Parker Rawlins have chosen to put that claim to the test. By examining films both past and present, the pair hold each up and ask the ultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?" Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins Editor: Parker Rawlins Produced by The Aud Brothers

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