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Episode 118: Creativity is Like a Silly Impish Laugh, it’s Partly About the Person — Amadeus (1984) with Annie Ditta
Join Alex and Dr. Annie Ditta as they giggle along with Mozart in Miloš Foreman’s masterpiece Amadeus (1984)! The film follows Antonio Salieri, played wonderfully by F. Murray Abraham, as he recounts his adoration turned jealousy turned pity toward Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played brilliantly by Tom Hulce. The episode focuses on the role of creativity in creating such music that stands the test of time. The idea is that Amadeus is the full package when it comes to creative thinking, and while Salieri was creative, he is missing some aspects that were found within Mozart. And one of the best creative choices for this film: the laugh that Tom Hulce developed for Mozart!…
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Episode 088: I Wasn’t Expecting to Be in This Movie! Inside Out 2 (2024)
Join Alex as he takes a solo look at the sequel to a film that lives in our hearts and our heads, Inside Out 2 (2024). While the film has a lot to live up to from its predecessor, this new entry into Riley’s head isn’t a slouch. A new dynamic and new emotions enter the picture as Riley turns 13 years old and beings puberty during a summer hockey camp. Of the new emotions, Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke), butts heads with Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), and well, lots of wild and crazy events happen as they try to put the best self-concept of Riley forward.…