This month’s three of a kind takes on music, magic, and a great meal. Amadeus, The Prestige, and Big Night are three films that explore characters with a single-minded focus that drives them toward success but at a tremendous cost. Ambition, tenacity, and a spirit that never gives up can be the keys to success, but what happens if that energy is misguided or directed toward a selfish goal?

**Links & Notes**

- Amadeus — Director’s Cut ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Amadeus-Directors-F-Murray-Abraham/dp/B002GTZSZU//tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "Amadeus — Amazon") • [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/amadeus-directors-cut/id297032832?at=11lrTo "Amazon — iTunes"))

- The Prestige ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Prestige-Blu-ray-Christian-Bale/dp/B000L212HC/tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "The Prestige — Amazon") • [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/the-prestige/id209960866?at=11lrTo "The Prestige — iTunes"))

- Big Night ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Big-Night-Stanley-Tucci/dp/0767802535/tag=rashpixel_mwl-20 "Big Night – Amazon") • [iTunes](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/movie/big-night/id306171385?at=11lrTo "Big Night — iTunes"))

- [Tipmano Recipe (Stanley Tucci Approved!)](http://www.lamag.com/recipes/recipe-cecconis-timpano-stanley-tucciapproved/ "Tipmano Recipe")