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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 013: Are We Supposed to Laugh At or With This Guy? Joker (2019) with Wind Goodfriend
Join Alex and frequent guest host Dr. Wind Goodfriend on discussion of the psychological concepts in Joker (2019), the latest take on the amazing batman villain. Joaquin Phoenix gives a stunning performance of a guy just on the edge of reality. That laugh gives us the creeps!
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