<![CDATA[Better Than Citizen Kane? - An Aud Brothers Podcast]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers 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

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:10:04 GMT en 6c30df6f-1387-5a61-8153-453acbb44fcc https://media.rss.com/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/podcast_cover.jpg Better Than Citizen Kane? - An Aud Brothers Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers yes The Aud Brothers The Aud Brothers The Aud Brothers false episodic podcast <![CDATA[Van Helsing (2004)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome back another guest - the Aud Brother himself, Wil Cowser! This time, rather than bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Wil has been subjected to Parker's sadistic annual watch of Stephen Sommers' horrifically horny, monster-mash action-adventure; 2004's Van Helsing. Will Gabriel and Anna drive a stake through Kane's claim to the top? Or will Charlie reduce their chances to ash in a blaze of light? 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: Wil Cowser

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298258 dd19ec0f-26b9-4371-80a3-acc1fae57775 6507 full 3 3 22 22 false Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:56:20 GMT <![CDATA[A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)]]> This week Parker and Max grab their skateboards and show those fangs as they take a look at Ana Lily Amirpour's Iranian vampire western, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night (2014). Will The Girl and Arash drain Kane's glory dry? Or will Charlie put a stake in 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

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298259 005df420-e03b-4799-88ca-c02aa5c6d1de 5839 full 3 3 21 21 false Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:25:12 GMT <![CDATA[Psycho (1960)]]> This week Parker and Max abscond with $40,000, only to wind up at a charming little motel. Maybe they'll even hop in for a quick shower as they dive back into the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock by taking a look at his arguable magnum opus, Psycho (1960). Will Norman and Marion slash their way to the top spot? Or will Kane prove that they couldn't harm a fly? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298260 8adc66f0-672a-406e-815e-2acaefa42acd 8093 full 3 3 20 20 false Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:03:45 GMT <![CDATA[Suspiria (1977)]]> This week Parker and Max kick of Spooky Season by turning the blue iris, only to find hell (and some immaculate maximalist decor) behind the door, as they take a look at Dario Argento's giallo classic - Suspiria (1977). Will Suzy manage to break the Kane curse? Or will Charles call on all the powers of his cinematic coven to defeat her? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298261 4e2c0dca-b696-4d44-a47d-14757bd3039a 5751 full 3 3 19 19 false Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:36:22 GMT <![CDATA[12 Angry Men (1957)]]> This week Parker and Max receive jury summons on the hottest day of the year. So open the windows and get the old man out of the bathroom! It's time to discuss Sidney Lumet's debut feature, 1957's 12 Angry Men. Will the jury find Kane guilty of no longer being top of the heap? Or will Charlie prove that the game was rigged from the start? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298262 aa2982f2-1474-46cb-93c3-15b47b87a91f 5039 full 3 3 18 18 false Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:21:50 GMT <![CDATA[Transformers One (2024)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - actor and artist, Theresa Fassler! Tasked with bringing a film they love to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Theresa decided on Josh Cooley's energon-infused action-adventure; 2024's Transformers One. Will Orion, D-16, Elita-1, and B-127 overthrown the tyrant Kane? Or will Charlie prove there's nothing more to them than meets the eye? 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: Theresa Fassler

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298263 bb4e8436-8820-44a7-b3c1-fae26d110ef8 5548 full 3 3 17 17 false Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:01:20 GMT <![CDATA[The Wizard of Oz (1939)]]> This week, Parker and Max journey down the Yellow Brick Road with a well-choreographed skip as they take a look at Victor Flemings's 1939 Technicolor staple, The Wizard of Oz. Will Dorothy and friends be able to melt Kane off his top spot? Or will Charles get them and their little dog too? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298264 2b387a00-fa36-4a86-8827-d2f62e1498a0 6968 full 3 3 16 16 false Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:49:37 GMT <![CDATA[Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)]]> This week, Parker and Max hop in the driver's seat to ride eternal on the Fury Road as they take a look at George Miller's 2015 post-apocalyptic classic, Mad Max: Fury Road. Will Furiosa and Max manage to make it to the cinematic Green Place? Or will Kane find their efforts to be mediocre? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298265 a1bc25e2-8f4a-477e-b8ea-79b4fae7f6d0 7343 full 3 3 15 15 false Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:55:22 GMT <![CDATA[Merrily We Go to Hell (1932)]]> This week, Parker and Max discover that what this country needs is to know if there's a baritone in the house as they take a look at Dorothy Arzner's pre-code romantic dramedy, Merrily We Go to Hell (1932). Will Joan and Jerry order another round in celebration of their victory over Kane? Or will Charlie make them sober up to face reality? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298266 d92d99b3-ef6e-4ad3-9fb2-890ee5ef8c89 3839 full 3 3 14 14 false Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:43:12 GMT <![CDATA[Airplane! (1980)]]> This week, Parker and Max get that finger out of their ears and grab their smoking tickets as they board Flight 209 to discuss the ultimate parody film; ZAZ's comedy classic, Airplane! (1980). Will Ted, Elaine, and Dr. Rumack manage to land their wayward flight safely on the airstrip of cinematic greats? Or will Kane keep their chances up in the air? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298267 7eedccb8-9e03-4a1e-86b0-396ad46966b4 3506 full 3 3 13 13 false Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:09:11 GMT <![CDATA[Y Tu Mamá También (2001)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - filmmaker and friend of the show José Valle, Jr.! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, José decided on Alfonso Cuarón's coming-of-age classic; 2001's Y Tu Mamá También. Will Tenoch, Julio, and Luisa beat Charlie to the proverbial beach? Or will Kane pour cold water on the sizzling trio's 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: José Valle, Jr.

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298268 62ca2a4d-db7d-4ffb-be17-49a354d67bb8 7176 full 3 3 12 12 false Tue, 10 Jun 2025 20:41:50 GMT <![CDATA[2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)]]> This week, Parker and Max journey into the depths of space to find the pathway to the next steps of podcaster evolution as they gaze into the unknowable monolith that is Stanley Kubrick’s sci-fi cornerstone, 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968). Will Bowman and Poole transcend Kane’s claim as leader of the cinematic pantheon? Or will Charles jettison their chances into deep space? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298269 8e1bcbd4-d9e0-4717-9009-3382d551aefe 6103 full 3 3 11 11 false Mon, 26 May 2025 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Porco Rosso (1992)]]> This week, Parker and Max take to the skies in their seaplane to prove that it’s far better to be a pig than a fascist, as they took a look at Hayao Miyazaki’s underrated gem, Porco Rosso (1992). Will Porco and Fio best that hotshot American flyboy Kane? Or will Charlie slice their chances into bacon? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298270 b8541478-3dde-444f-b797-3c0d1991260d 7578 full 3 3 10 10 false Mon, 12 May 2025 17:34:31 GMT <![CDATA[Stalker (1979)]]> This week, Parker and Max pontificate on the meaning of existence while going on a boy walk as they take a look at one of monoliths of Andrei Tarkovsky's filmography, Stalker (1979). Will Stalker, the Professor, and the Writer have their deepest cinematic wishes granted? Or will Charles force their chances through the meat grinder? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298271 ac8909da-1e4b-4a5f-95f0-ee9e1a894a4d 5798 full 3 3 9 9 false Tue, 06 May 2025 23:20:21 GMT <![CDATA[Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)]]> This week, Wil convinced Parker to drown Max so they can hang out more often. Little does Parker know he and Max are about to head into the city for a life-changing night on the town. But before they can get to that, they must first discuss F.W. Murnau's silent film classic, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927). Will The Man and The Wife prove once and for all that love conquers all? Or will Kane scuttle their ship to glory with his mighty storm? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298272 6009c5c7-6c76-467c-8ae8-617373132141 5559 full 3 3 8 8 false Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:17:11 GMT <![CDATA[The Princess Bride (1987)]]> This week, Parker and Max are all booked up; with the podcast's 500th anniversary to plan, a wedding to arrange, wife to murder, and Guilder to frame for it, they're swamped. But they'll still manage to carve out some time to discuss Rob Reiner's 1987 cult classic The Princess Bride. Will Westley and Buttercup prove to Charles once and for all that true love conquers all? Or will Kane make sure their chances stay all-dead? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298273 5393b801-f9b5-4daf-8d10-472bdf4239c6 4566 full 3 3 7 7 false Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:33:35 GMT <![CDATA[The Social Network (2010)]]> This week Max and Parker invent the next exclusive invite-only online social experience, and Max discovers his shares in the Better Than Citizen Kane stock have been diluted down to...0.03%?! - as they dive into David Fincher's 2010 opus, The Social Network. Will Mark and Eduardo “Zuckerberg” Kane out of the top spot? Or will Charles delete their profile once and for all? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298274 8ab2d749-d95a-4de2-90cb-76fa6ba16d7f 4791 full 3 3 6 6 false Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:24:59 GMT <![CDATA[Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962)]]> This week Max and Parker wander the streets of Paris pondering the anxiety of death as they take a look at Agnès Varda's French New Wave classic, Cléo from 5 to 7. Will Cléo overcome the looming threat of Kane? Or will Charlie sound the death knell for her chances at glory? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298275 d8b386a7-09b6-4616-ab18-d624e00d79c0 4768 full 3 3 5 5 false Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:43:36 GMT <![CDATA[Love and Basketball (2000)]]> This week Max and Parker get ready to have a decade plus of feelings for each other, figure out what it takes to balance their love life with their careers, and alter the entire course of their lives in of a one v one on their childhood basketball court as they take a look at Gina Prince-Bythewood's classic romance sports drama, Love & Basketball. Will Monica and Quincy score a slam-dunk on Charlie? Or will Kane prove they don't make the cut? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298276 04f9916a-9ef1-4106-acb1-2d85fa47ccd3 4294 full 3 3 4 4 false Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:48:05 GMT <![CDATA[RRR (2022)]]> This week Max and Parker go on wholesome walks through the countryside, give each other piggyback rides, and take on the British Empire as they take a look at S. S. Rajamouli’s semi-historical blockbuster Tollywood epic RRR. Will Ram and Bheem topple Kane’s claim of supremacy? Or will Charles snuff out the insurgence? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298277 ca8d8746-95c5-4530-b754-7d73fb24576a 7138 full 3 3 3 3 false Mon, 03 Feb 2025 17:02:30 GMT <![CDATA[Godzilla (1952)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - local filmmaker Brogan Luke Bouwhuis! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, Brogan decided on Ishirō Honda's monster movie classic; 1954's Godzilla. Will the towering kaiju obliterate Kane? Or will Charles vaporize its 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: Brogan Luke Bouwhuis

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298278 f8073e0d-db67-48dc-b0bb-92cc86519070 7059 full 3 3 2 2 false Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:10:45 GMT <![CDATA[Mank (2020)]]> This week Max and Parker slap a slugline onscreen to make sure we all know where and when we are as they take a look at David Fincher’s 2020 wordsmith biopic Mank. Will Herman beat himself at his own game? Or will the written monolith of Citizen Kane prove to be too great a challenge? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298279 63022e65-44d8-4549-9923-a5a9b49af489 3818 full 3 3 1 1 false Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:28:40 GMT <![CDATA[Scrooge (1970)]]> This week Max and Parker say "thank ya very very much" to everyone for joining them on BTCK's 50th episode as they take a look at Ronald Neale's musical adaptation of the classic Christmas Carol story; 1970's Scrooge. Will Scrooge manage to prove himself the true cinematic miser? Or will Kane spook the competition? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298280 0d0cfebd-59e8-45e6-a1c8-3b2cbaf161df 3953 full 2 2 26 26 false Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:16:09 GMT <![CDATA[Hundreds of Beavers (2022)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome back another guest - the Aud Brother himself, Wil Cowser! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charles Foster Kane, Wil decided on Mark Cheslik's raucous slapstick comedy; 2022's Hundreds of Beavers. Will Jean Kayak manage to trap his way to the top? Or will Kane leave him out in the cold? 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: Wil Cowser

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298281 1d5d3f53-4e04-4090-8791-5487e11e152d 5636 full 2 2 25 25 false Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:28:08 GMT <![CDATA[Knives Out (2019)]]> This week Max and Parker take a close examination of a donut, and when they do, they see that the doughnut hole has a hole in its center - it is not a doughnut hole at all but a smaller doughnut with its own hole - as they take a look at Rian Johnson's 2019 murder-mystery modern classic Knives Out. Will Benoit and Marta crack Charlie's case wide open? Or will Kane rig the game from the start? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298282 7998c9a0-1b91-48e5-827b-c826066cc2fe 7560 full 2 2 24 24 false Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:10:25 GMT <![CDATA[Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)]]> This week Max and Parker embrace their inner wild animals as they dig into the roasted chicken, the sizzling duck, and the succulent turkey of Wes Anderson's 2009 autumnal staple Fantastic Mr. Fox. Will Fox, Felicity, Ash, and the rest of the gang pull off the big heist of Kane's top spot? Or will the might of Charles Foster shoot the tail right off 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298283 db639d91-4aee-4ff0-8dc9-91881d2ebdb0 3832 full 2 2 23 23 false Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:29:41 GMT <![CDATA[Nosferatu (1922)]]> This week Max and Parker rise from their coffins, skitter around in stop motion, and confront the realization that men do not always recognize the dangers that beasts can sense, as they take a look at 1922's German Expressionist classic Nosferatu. Will Count Orlok suck the life from Kane's legacy? Or will Charlie keep him at bay until dawn arrives? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298284 c5dc404f-dd13-49a1-8292-986d0a3548bb 5103 full 2 2 22 22 false Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:02:40 GMT <![CDATA[Frankenstein (1931)]]> This week Max and Parker riffle through some fresh graves and proclaim "It's alive!" as they take a look at James Whale's 1931 horror classic Frankenstein. Will The Creature manage to capture the cinematic light he grasps for? Or will Charles set a torch to his ambitions? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298285 8bc635cd-714f-4804-bbdb-e9b28e8798ac 5449 full 2 2 21 21 false Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:02:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Devil's Backbone (2001)]]> This week Max and Parker discuss the question "What is a ghost?" as they take a look at Guillermo del Toro's 2001 haunting wartime drama, The Devil's Backbone. Will Santi and the boys manage to spook Charles out of his skin? Or will Kane drop a bomb on 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298286 f9b34726-d8e4-44d1-90d7-3034d1a20b5d 5193 full 2 2 20 20 false Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:51:25 GMT <![CDATA[There Will Be Blood (2007)]]> This week Max and Parker learn all about drainage while drinking each other's milkshakes as they take a look at Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 oil-drenched masterpiece, There Will Be Blood. Will Daniel and H.W. strike it rich against Kane? Or will Charles prove to be too great a competitor? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298287 b18a5e96-0eca-4293-951f-d990e49b10b5 5044 full 2 2 19 19 false Mon, 16 Sep 2024 17:57:07 GMT <![CDATA[All About Eve (1950)]]> This week Max and Parker dive into the glitz and glam of the world of theatre and warn their listeners to fasten their seatbelts - it's gonna be a bumpy episode; as they take a look at Joseph L. Mankiewicz's 1950 classic, All About Eve. Will Eve and Margo manage to steal the limelight from Kane at last? Or will Charlie's newspaper post a scathing review to tank their careers for good? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298288 7679d9ae-5c35-4d9a-ad4a-3a673b152bc6 5432 full 2 2 18 18 false Mon, 02 Sep 2024 16:31:16 GMT <![CDATA[Lawrence of Arabia (1962)]]> This week Max and Parker venture into the desert as they tackle a damn well long movie (the trick is not minding that it's long) as they take a look at David Lean's 1962 epic biographical adventure drama, Lawrence of Arabia. Will Lawrence, Ali, and the rest manage to prove that nothing is written? Or will Kane stay planted at the top as they ride the whirlwind? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298289 0cee2a10-8ed6-4681-8485-4235af6d2c49 7073 full 2 2 17 17 false Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:49:49 GMT <![CDATA[Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)]]> This week Max and Parker pose for a painting while feeling the simmering passion of new love as they take a look at Céline Sciamma's transcendent period drama, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Will Marianne and Héloïse prove to Kane that love conquers all? Or will Charles successfully defend his spot a reigning cinematic giant? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298290 3baedc0b-ca2a-41e5-ae6e-c3a75cf40b82 6135 full 2 2 16 16 false Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:09:29 GMT <![CDATA[Do The Right Thing (1989)]]> This week Max and Parker track down a slice during the hottest day of the summer as they took a look at Spike Lee's 1989 classic Do The Right Thing. Will Mookie, Sal, and the rest of the neighborhood put aside their differences to get their photo up on the wall of cinematic giants? Or will Kane scuff up their Jordans for good? 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 RawlinsEditor: Parker RawlinsProduced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298291 b51fb37b-aa72-4e80-bcb3-9c97e7d70b8b 4918 full 2 2 15 15 false Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:01:36 GMT <![CDATA[Central Station (1998)]]> This week Max and Parker spend all of their remaining money on food & bus tickets as they embark on a journey across Brazil by discussing Walter Salles' 1998 drama, Central Station. Will Dora and Josué find a home at the peak of the cinematic art form? Or will Charles leave them stranded in the wilderness? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298292 4bef9946-3c62-4318-a4c2-f6f06a68dba9 5670 full 2 2 14 14 false Mon, 08 Jul 2024 18:12:22 GMT <![CDATA[Ex Machina (2015)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - local writer/director Yein Ji! Tasked with bringing a film she loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, Yein decided on Alex Garland's seminal sci-fi thriller; 2015's Ex Machina. Will Ava and Caleb manage to outwit the duplicitous Kane? Or will Charles power them down for good? 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: Yein Ji

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298293 a92d846a-10c2-4879-b21f-c525eed6de34 5122 full 2 2 13 13 false Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:39:05 GMT <![CDATA[Nope (2022)]]> This week Max and Parker search for a word for a bad miracle as they take a look at Jordan Peele's 2022 sci-fi horror Nope. Will OJ, Emerald, and Angel capture the money shot that will catapult them past Charlie and into the skies? Or will Kane prove to be the superior predator? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298294 30b07d0b-d954-4201-8c4a-206ad9d321fc 5940 full 2 2 12 12 false Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:43:49 GMT <![CDATA[Cinema Paradiso (1988)]]> This week Max and Parker discover that life is not what you see in films as they take a look at Giuseppe Tornatore's 1988 classic Cinema Paradiso. Will Toto and Alfredo prove to Kane and crew that the magic of the cinema is king? Or will Charles level The Paradise to the ground? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298295 520fec28-d56e-4190-b5fa-fa894febbccf 4682 full 2 2 11 11 false Mon, 27 May 2024 15:13:23 GMT <![CDATA[That Thing You Do! (1996)]]> This week Max and Parker form a local Erie band and start racing up the charts doing that One-derful thing they do as they look at Tom Hanks' 1996 rock music comedy That Thing You Do!. Will the members of The Wonders manage to carve out their spot in cinematic history? Or will Charles prove them once and for all to be merely a flash in the pan? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298296 94495eb8-5755-4ec1-b068-c8de0a9bd4f5 5054 full 2 2 10 10 false Mon, 13 May 2024 14:13:37 GMT <![CDATA[Orlando (1992)]]> This week Max and Parker make their way through 400 years of death, love, poetry, politics, society, sex, and birth as they look at Sally Potter's 1992 period fantasy Orlando. Will Orlando be able to come out as the top man (and woman)? Or will Kane claim the spot as the superior titular character? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298297 43d488ab-da1c-430e-a154-0cb40184d319 3419 full 2 2 9 9 false Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:30:21 GMT <![CDATA[Daisies (1966)]]> This week Max and Parker decide that since the world is spoiled, they should be too, as they take a look at Věra Chytilová's 1966 Czechoslovak New Wave classic Daisies. Will Marie 1 and Marie 2 lead old man Kane along by the nose? Or will Charlie take a pair of scissors to their experimental claim to fame? 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

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298298 09905ede-b073-4a7e-b8cc-0409c597f572 3368 full 2 2 8 8 false Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:43:31 GMT <![CDATA[The Greatest Showman (2017)]]> This week Max and Parker finally bring you the moment you've waited for - in celebration of April Fools' Day, we're taking a look at the 2017 musical phenomenon The Greatest Showman. Will Barnum and crew manage to dazzle the competition? Or will Kane and his cronies set their aspirations ablaze? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298299 adf4145b-7938-4a27-86bd-f792ce5fb762 5419 full 2 2 7 7 false Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:41:40 GMT <![CDATA[Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)]]> This week Max and Parker head to the Qing dynasty to give themselves up and find themselves again in 2000's wuxia martial arts classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Will Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien strike a deadly blow to Kane's legacy? Or will Charlie prove that without Green Destiny they are nothing? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298300 eb785998-2eae-43e1-af53-6a9e3029b7c7 5793 full 2 2 6 6 false Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:21:23 GMT <![CDATA[Boogie Nights (1997)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - local writer/director Tina Lynae! Tasked with bringing a film she loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, Tina decided on Paul Thomas Anderson's bawdy examination of the adult film industry; 1997's Boogie Nights. Will Dirk and crew manage to secure their spot as industry champs? Or will Kane manage to ruin their climax? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Guest: Tina Lynae

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298302 15c8c339-007e-4705-8994-546aefd9a9ba 5146 full 2 2 5 5 false Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:23:12 GMT <![CDATA[Shaft (1971)]]> This week Max and Parker head to the gritty streets of New York to find the cat who won't cop out when there's danger all about in 1971's Blaxploitation classic Shaft. Will Shaft manage to get Charles to close this case himself? Or will Kane hold his spot as a cinematic kingpin? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298303 854c4417-1a9e-4c62-8712-b1f12f8c43fb 3522 full 2 2 4 4 false Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:31:47 GMT <![CDATA[Fantasia (1940)]]> This week Max and Parker bring you a brand new form of entertainment as they examine the kaleidoscope of color, music, and movement that is 1940's Fantasia. Will Mickey and his army of brooms manage to sweep away the competition? Or will Kane's shadow continue to loom large from atop Bald Mountain? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298305 2acccae9-5d67-4250-9b91-3ff777c0cb38 5538 full 2 2 3 3 false Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:55:35 GMT <![CDATA[Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1976)]]> This week Max and Parker spend three days engaging in their routine and peeling some potatoes as they take a look at 1976's Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles. Will Jeanne's deliberate, drawn out pace overwhelm Charlie and crew? Or will Kane assert himself at the top of the cinematic rankings? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298306 cf56352e-7339-47c6-ab9b-d5567dd6adfa 3330 full 2 2 2 2 false Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:59:39 GMT <![CDATA[Citizen Kane (1941)]]> This week Max and Parker start off the new year with a look back at the film that started it all - Orson Welles' titan of cinema and the eponymous film of this show, 1941's Citizen Kane. After a full year of comparing other films to the gold standard of Kane, it felt right to revisit it and give it another look with all that time in the rearview. Let's see how it holds up!

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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: Parker Rawlins

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298307 5fd488d9-e229-4223-9a32-614d5b432584 3966 full 2 2 1 1 false Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:23:01 GMT <![CDATA[Klaus (2019)]]> This week Max and Parker discover that a true selfless act always sparks another as they dive into the magical Christmas spirit in 2019's Klaus. Will Jesper and the eponymous Klaus warm the cold heart of Charlie Kane? Or will Charlie manage to keep the feud fires burning? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers


2023 BTCK Ranking list: https://boxd.it/lJhRG

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298308 ed6f0a9e-ac25-4e7a-ad1d-503110580ea1 3810 full 1 1 24 24 false Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:39:22 GMT <![CDATA[Love Actually (2003)]]> This week Max and Parker stand outside your door posing as carolers with cue cards of the entirety this episode's transcript as they take a look at Richard Curtis' 2003 holiday romp Love Actually. Will this star-studded ensemble cast help Charlie see that love actually is better than Citizen Kane? Or will Kane's ice cold grip on the champion title refuse to be thawed by the warmth of Christmas cheer? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298309 b80e55fd-0c62-4ace-8185-0810eee657cc 4784 full 1 1 23 23 false Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:51:34 GMT <![CDATA[When Harry Met Sally... (1989)]]> This week Max and Parker don some cozy sweaters and decide that they'll have what she's having as they take a look at Rob Reiner's 1989 romcom classic When Harry Met Sally... Will our titular couple prove to Charles Kane that it had to be them? Or will Orson finally prove that men and women can't be friends? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298310 1b6fb3ad-d7ba-46aa-b1fe-c45f4d363bb5 4322 full 1 1 22 22 false Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:47:08 GMT <![CDATA[Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - longtime friend and collaborator Jake Nordfelt! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, Jake decided on Daniels' kaleidoscopic multiverse epic; 2022's Everything Everywhere All at Once. Will the Wang family live up to their ultimate potential and take the crown? Or will Kane's gravitational pull suck them into a bagel? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Guest: Jake Nordfelt

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298311 50467a68-eab8-4cae-93f4-3409cef2a908 5588 full 1 1 21 21 false Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:14:16 GMT <![CDATA[House on Haunted Hill (1959)]]> This week, Max and Parker have rented the house on Haunted Hill to throw a party. A haunted house party. They're so amusing. There'll be food and drink and ghosts, and perhaps even a few murders. You're all invited as they take a look at 1959's House on Haunted Hill. Will Vincent Price and company scare the pants off of Orson Welles? Or do they not have a ghost of a chance? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298312 bff15759-e8e0-4821-9abf-725739f535d3 3122 full 1 1 20 20 false Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:06:42 GMT <![CDATA[Alien (1979)]]> This week, Max and Parker are unexpectedly awoken from hypersleep and quickly learn that in space, no one can hear you talk about 1979's sci-fi horror classic Alien. Will Ripley and the rest of the Nostromo crew manage to blast Kane out the airlock? Or will Charles Foster pick them off one by one? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298313 50cf02e9-10ef-44c8-a885-44d7bd0eee13 4754 full 1 1 19 19 false Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:43:53 GMT <![CDATA[ParaNorman (2012)]]> This week, Max and Parker realize that it's all fun and games until someone raises the dead as they check out 2012's ParaNorman. Will Norman and friends manage to keep the rotting corpse of Kane in slumber? Or will Charles rise from the grave once more? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298314 2481da18-f9c8-475d-9cfd-bf7f4bc8f6f0 2592 full 1 1 18 18 false Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:03:58 GMT <![CDATA[O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)]]> This week, Max and Parker R-U-N-N-O-F-T to the south in 2000's O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Will Everett, Pete, and Delmar beat Kane to the coveted treasure? Or will Charle keep our boys in constant sorrow? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298315 d086800b-5183-4dc6-ba49-3346d9fa3a4f 4918 full 1 1 17 17 false Mon, 18 Sep 2023 19:48:19 GMT <![CDATA[The Night of the Hunter (1955)]]> This week, Max and Parker settle in to hear the little story of right-hand/left-hand as they take a look at 1955's The Night of the Hunter. Will Reverend Powell lean on the everlasting arms to victory? Or will old brother Kane strike the blow that will lay the Reverend low? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298316 447d7fb4-2650-4ab8-b045-13fbfb7c4a6f 6340 full 1 1 16 16 false Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:28:06 GMT <![CDATA[Titanic (1997)]]> This week, Max and Parker head into their submersible as they journey to James Cameron's 1997 megahit Titanic. Will Jack and Rose never let go of the top spot? Or will the grand ship carrying our two lovers get sunk by the massive iceberg of Kane's legacy? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298317 a05e83af-f55c-4f00-9b8d-5c4547f8c2b0 5834 full 1 1 15 15 false Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:44:44 GMT <![CDATA[Akira (1988)]]> This week, Max and Parker dive into the neon drenched world of Neo-Tokyo as they take a look at the 1988 anime classic Akira. Will Tetsuo be able to harness his formidable powers to wipe Charles Foster Kane from the face of the earth? Or will Charlie's empire prove to be too great? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


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Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298319 6f533674-3ffa-4538-9136-a900177a0eb9 4707 full 1 1 14 14 false Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:19:37 GMT <![CDATA[Barbie (2023)]]> This week, Max and Parker cross the streams - after much anticipation, Better Than Citizen Kane is crossing over with its sister show Mind Over Mattel! Hosts Rio LeFevre and Wil Cowser invite Max and Parker on to the couch to discuss Greta Gerwig's 2023 summer event Barbie. Will Barbie and Ken show Charles K that ideas live forever? Or will Kane and crew beach off the competition? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Guests: Rio LeFevre, William Cowser

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298320 6517c665-121a-4d88-88f0-f58a9936b2db 9988 full 1 1 13 13 false Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:50:43 GMT <![CDATA[City Lights (1931)]]> This week, Max and Parker jump back into the silent era to take a look at another rare pre-Kane pick; Charlie Chaplin's 1931 classic City Lights. Does The Tramp have the everyman gumption to beat out the young upstart of 1941, or will Kane prove once and for all that talkies really do have the upper hand? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298321 6b8a67a5-73a3-485f-8fc5-3cba8bfb310a 3811 full 1 1 12 12 false Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:44:57 GMT <![CDATA[Lilo & Stitch (2002)]]> This week, Max and Parker celebrate 626 Day by taking a look at 2002's animated classic Lilo & Stitch. Will Stitch lay waste to Kane's vast empire and steal his left shoe, or will Charlie hold onto his crown as the King? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298322 eae92680-3525-446a-b92f-a545b6ef241f 3755 full 1 1 11 11 false Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:54:54 GMT <![CDATA[Ratatouille (2007)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - longtime friend and collaborator José Valle Jr.! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, José decided on Brad Bird's 2007 culinary masterpiece Ratatouille. Will Remy and Linguini earn that 5 star review and come out on top? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Guest: José Valle Jr.

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298323 f6a118a9-82e4-40ff-8405-3806062bbfa6 6272 full 1 1 10 10 true Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:36:25 GMT <![CDATA[The Muppet Movie (1979)]]> This week, Max and Parker decide it's time to play the music and it's time to light to lights by taking a look at 1979's The Muppet Movie. Are Kermit and the gang up to the task of taking on Kane and his cinema empire? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298324 cc0bcb71-6908-418c-a8e8-2194b52e3e71 4444 full 1 1 9 9 false Mon, 15 May 2023 15:15:58 GMT <![CDATA[Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)]]> On this episode of BTCK, we're taking a look at a classic of the teen-film genre, Amy Heckerling's 1982 comedy Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Feel free to kick up your feet and order a pizza directly into class as we see how the Ridgemont kids stack up against Kane and his empire.

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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298326 75bb5e89-a35e-43b5-9c6d-b9060fce5bd6 2993 full 1 1 7 7 false Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:23:22 GMT <![CDATA[Metropolis (1927)]]> On this episode of BTCK, we're heading back almost a full century to one of the earliest science-fiction films ever made; Fritz Lang's 1927 classic Metropolis. As the first pre-Kane film we've looked at on the show, let's size it up and see if it manages to beat out its younger brother.

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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298327 f0f6f26b-5065-4b0e-b36a-ea8960642d0a 3997 full 1 1 6 6 false Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:36:30 GMT <![CDATA[Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)]]> On this episode of BTCK, it's the King of Xanadu against everyone's favorite fearless hero, the legendary Puss in Boots! Max and Parker take a look at their most recent film to date - 2022's Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Will the stabby tabby come out on top to heroically win the day? Or will the weight of the titan of cinema prove to be too great for him?

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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298328 b312bd1a-3a86-4f47-b576-8e63298bd023 3787 full 1 1 5 5 false Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:55:22 GMT <![CDATA[Jaws (1975)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome their first guest - the Aud Brothers' own William Cowser! Tasked with bringing a film he loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, Wil decided on Steven Spielberg's 1975 aquatic classic Jaws. Will the supposed greatest film of all time be devoured by the great white or will Citizen Kane blow this shark to pieces? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Guest: William Cowser

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298329 8e0a12c5-e04c-420b-ab3e-f5c000b0078e 3884 full 1 1 4 4 false Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:27:53 GMT <![CDATA[The Hurt Locker (2008)]]> This week, Max and Parker tackle their first film of 21st century featured on the show by looking into a movie that received ample critical acclaim upon its release, as well as securing the very first Best Picture win for a female-directed film - 2008's The Hurt Locker. How will it stack up against a film more than 60 years its senior? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298330 1d4654c3-bc73-4fd3-ade4-d4e5d46b828f 3478 full 1 1 3 3 false Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:25:31 GMT <![CDATA[Forrest Gump (1994)]]> Following up our first episode, Max and Parker take a look at another film chronicling the life of a prolific American - although this one comes from a much different background than Charles Foster Kane. This week we're going to examine 1994's Forrest Gump and ask that age-old question: Better Than Citizen Kane?


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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"


Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins 

Editor: William Cowser 

Produced by The Aud Brothers

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298331 711eeca7-f6dc-49b2-9021-5ebbe54151f7 3699 full 1 1 2 2 false Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:53:55 GMT <![CDATA[Vertigo (1958)]]> For the first episode out the gate, Max and Parker tackle two films in one go - establishing their thoughts and opinions of Citizen Kane as a film and how it will set the framework for the show going forward and then comparing it to 1958's Vertigo (as it is one of two films to have beat Citizen Kane in BFI's Greatest Films of All Time newest update in December 2022). Consider it two episodes for the price of one!

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/better-than-citizen-kane-aud-brothers/2298332 773f98f9-450b-4714-9847-327fc22fdcf0 5577 full 1 1 1 1 false Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:11:45 GMT <![CDATA[Casablanca (1942)]]> This week, Max and Parker welcome another guest - longtime friend and collaborator MyKel Marie Hall! Tasked with bringing a film she loves to go head-to-head with the likes of Charlie Kane, MyKel decided on Michael Curtiz's 1942 wartime classic Casablanca. Will Rick and Elsa always have Paris or will Charles Kane's Rosebud prove too much to beat? 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 penultimate question - "Better Than Citizen Kane?"

Hosts: Max Bennion, Parker Rawlins

Guest: MyKel Marie Hall

Editor: William Cowser

Produced by The Aud Brothers

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