Well folks, it’s Saturday, and in our effort to evoke some smiles, we’re taking you this week to the movies (more specifically, one scene, from one movie, and one that’s not exactly a new release). The film is Amadeus, which swept the awards season way back in 1984 (wow, that long ago?) And the scene, undoubtedly apocryphal, is one that nevertheless captures the power of drama - and music. In it, an impish Mozart (played by Tom Hulce) both insults and awes the elder “court composer” Antonio Salieri (played by F. Murray Abraham).
The combination of dialogue and unspoken body language captures a potent mix of jealousy and genius, mediocrity and inspiration. Front and center is the notion of music, and how it can be elevated to new dimensions. For a moment in the film, joyful exuberance wins out. By the end, there will be a different story. Nonetheless, even after all these centuries, we still are moved by what Mozart was able to create in his short but prolific life. These thoughts, spurred on by the film, couldn’t help but make us smile. We hope you feel the same way.
Musical Genius, in Reel Time... Smile for A Saturday
Enjoyed that very much. Will have to see the movie again.
Made me want to see the Movie all over again 👍🏿🖐🏿👏🏿👏🏿