Episode 29: Amadeus

Published: Feb. 3, 2015, noon

Coming in at three hours, director Milos Forman's Amadeus—a film chronicling the life of the notorious composer as told by his rival Antonio Salieri—is certainly a prestige picture. Adorned with impressive performances, lavish costumes, and of course, illustrious music, it practically swept the Oscars in 1984. But, now, over 30 years later, does it still remain as intoxicating? Dave, Mike, and Ivan cinematically travel to 18th century Vienna—re-watching this tale of hubris, jealousy, and genius—in order to find out.