304 - Amadeus (1984)

"It seemed to me that I was hearing the voice of God." For Episode 304, Thomas and Brandon kick off Rivalry Month with possibly the best rivalry film of all time, AMADEUS. Listen as they discuss the early frontrunners for the main roles, which cast member was hired a day before filming, and why they think AMADEUS is one of the more underrated films of the 1980s.  Opening Banter (00:00:10) Intro to the Rivalry Genre (00:05:35) Intro to Amadeus (00:013:54) How Amadeus Got to Production (00:21:19) Favorite Scenes (00:32:13) On Set Life - (00:57:36) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:03:20) What Worked and What Didn’t (01:12:49) Film Facts (01:19:23) Awards (01:33:30) Final Questions (01:40:35) Preview for Next Week (01:46:06) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast E-mail: [email protected]