Beyond the Algorithm
Amadeus - Does taking artistic liberties harm a biopic?
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The third episode of Beyond the Algorithm dives into Amadeus, a film that is technically a biopic despite taking numerous artistic liberties regarding the facts of Mozart's life. I discuss whether that technically improves the film and if films should sacrifice fact for storytelling. This is especially relevant in an age of biopic fatigue, where films seem repetitive and formulaic. Despite being…