Citizen Kane vs. Casablanca and '40s Madness Final #1061

Is Casablanca the best film of the 1940s? Adam and Josh put it to the test in a head‑to‑head showdown with its fiercest competitor: Citizen Kane. As part of the Filmspotting Pantheon Project — and on the occasion of Kane's 85th anniversary — the conversation digs into what each film says about America, power, and the promise (or illusion) of individualism. They also trace how the '40s Madness bracket led to this championship matchup. This episode is presented by ⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠ , the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:01:53) Kane vs. Casablanca (00:01:54-00:46:28) Filmspotting Family (00:46:29-00:50:57) Notes / Filmspotting Fest On Sale (00:50:58-00:59:42) '40s Madness: Final (00:59:43-01:10:06) Credits / New Releases (01:10:07-01:13:17) Links: -Filmspotting Pantheon -Filmspotting Fest -Social Media Asst. Role -Filmspotting Madness Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. Follow: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

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