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Article: My life with Welles
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- September 2, 2009
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Richard Linklater's latest film is a loving tribute to the great
Citizen Kane director. Geoffrey Macnab reports on an enduring
influence, and five film insiders share their memories of the man
It is almost a quarter of a century since Orson Welles died in
late 1985, but the small matter of dying hasn't really curbed his
career. Since then, Welles manifestations have been as plentiful as
ever. Fresh controversies emerged about his work; new versions of
some of his movies have been released; he has been the subject of
several biographies; and the quest to complete his film The Other
Side Of The Wind has continued.
The fascination with Welles as magician, raconteur, outrageous
ham and ...