Orson Welles was a force of nature, who just came in and wiped the slate clean. And Citizen Kane is the greatest risk-taking of all time in film. I donโt think anything had even seen anything quite like it. The photography was also unlike anything weโd seen. The odd coldness of the filmmaker towards the character reflects his own egomania and power, and yet a powerful empathy for all of them--itโs very interesting. It still holds up, and itโs still shocking. It takes storytelling and throws it up in the air.
Martin ScorseseI always say that I've been in a bad mood for maybe 35 years now. I try to lighten it up, but that's what comes out when you get me on camera.
Martin Scorsese