Amadeus (1984)
September 23, 2026
Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell welcome guest Aaron Kes to unpack “Amadeus,” the 1984 Best Picture winner that turns Mozart’s genius into Salieri’s tragedy.
Krissy Lenz and Nathan Blackwell welcome guest Aaron Kes to unpack “Amadeus,” the 1984 Best Picture winner that turns Mozart’s genius into Salieri’s tragedy.
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