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The Fisher King (1991): Is This Robin Williams' Most Underrated Performance?


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After five months of teasing this episode we finally squeeze in our review of 'The Fisher King' (1991), Terry Gilliam's surrealist fantasy comedy. The movie was Nathan's pick after winning this year's Oscar's side bet. Joining us once again is Nathan's longtime friend and multi-talented creative force in the film industry, David Merrill.

04:56 Introducing David Merrill

07:34 The Four Questions

29:54 Nathan's thoughts

35:58 Bee's thoughts

39:49 David's thoughts

01:16:48 Movie Pairings

01:27:44 The Verdict: Save or PURGE!!!

01:30:12 Wrap-up and next months retrospective preview

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