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.

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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

https://www.filmspotting.net/pantheon

-Filmspotting Fest

https://www.filmspotting.net/filmspotting-fest