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Orson Welles takes the lead role in his film Citizen Kane, the 1941 film that took clear aim at publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. Hearst hated the movie and did everything he could to stop it from being released.

Orson Welles takes the lead role in his film Citizen Kane, the 1941 film that took clear aim at publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst. Hearst hated the movie and did everything he could to stop it from being released.

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Chicago Movie Buff Shares His Favorite Things To Read, Watch And Do

By  Stephanie Kim
   

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Reset talks to local movie and theater buff John Goldstein about how he’s staying engaged and entertained during Illinois’ stay-at-home order.

What to read

1. Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater by Mark Larson



2. Searching for the Lost Tombs of Egypt by Chris Naunton

3. In the Shadow of the Sword: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire by Tom Holland

What to watch

4. Turner Classic Movies

5. The Politician (Netflix)

6. Hollywood (Netflix)

What to do

7. Catch up on travel journal writing

8. Play bridge online

9. Organize your house

GUEST: John Goldstein, Chicago-based attorney

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