Ep. 126: Amadeus
From Can We Still Be Friends? – A Movie Podcast by Ryan Ebling and Nate Gass
May 31, 2025 · 56 min · Episode 126
About this episode
A deep-dive into the 1984 masterpiece Amadeus, exploring the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri.
Our 5-star movie discussions continue with a deep-dive into the 1984 masterpiece Amadeus, directed by Milos Forman. Adapted from his stage play, Peter Shaffer’s examination of the ersatz rivalry between Mozart (Tom Hulce), a prodigious genius, and his traditional-minded admirer/covetous underminer, Salieri (F. Murray Abraham). On top of the heaps of… Continue reading
People in this episode
Hosts: Ryan Ebling, Nate Gass
Topics covered
- movie discussion
- film analysis
- Amadeus
- Mozart
- rivalry
- 1984 film
Keywords
- Amadeus
- Milos Forman
- Mozart
- Salieri
- 1984 film
- Peter Shaffer
- film review
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Books & works: Amadeus
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