I’m starting a little project. A list, a series, whatever you want to call it. Movies that absolutely should not be allowed to disappear just because the next generation grew up surrounded by faster cuts, brighter screens, and zero patience. And I’m not talking about children’s movies. I’m talking about films you show your kids once they hit that later teenage stage, where they can finally sit still long enough to absorb a story that actually has something to say. And the first movie on the list has to be **Amadeus**. If you’ve never seen it, or if you forgot about it, or if you only remember the powdered wigs and the high-pitched laugh, go back and watch it again. It holds up in a way most older movies do not. The whole thing takes place in Mozart’s world, so nothing about it screams 1984. No weird hairstyles, no cheesy lighting, no soundtrack that instantly dates it. It looks and feels like its own universe, and that makes it perfect for younger viewers who usually shut down the second they sense something “old.” But the real reason Amadeus should be shared is the theme. It is **jealousy**. Raw, irrational, painful jealousy. Salieri works his entire life to become great. Mozart just strolls in, acts like a little chaos gremlin, and still creates music on a level Salieri could never reach. That is the hook. That is the gut punch. That is the exact kind of thing a teenager understands the moment they see it, because they are already dealing with their own version of it. The movie is funny, dramatic, frustrating, and weirdly relatable even though it is covered in wigs and violins. It sparks conversations. It makes you think about talent, fairness, and what it means to watch someone else live the life you wanted. This is why I want to build this series. Some movies deserve to live beyond the decade that made them. Some movies are meant to be passed down. Amadeus is the first one on the list.