On this episode we are talking about the sci-fi-romance film The Fountain starring Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz. The Fountain is written and directed by Darren Aronofsky of Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. So it's a real feel good movie.
Tomas is a single-mindedly driven doctor on the relentless search for a cure for his wife Isabel's terminal cancer. Their story flows between a 1500's Spanish search for the Tree of Life and a futuristic space journey to a dying star. I know, but wait it gets even better.
The movie is a soul churning, mind bending exploration of the concepts of death, attachment, and acceptance. Tee and I discuss which storyline is the truth and which are meant to be allegories. We also the discuss the beautiful imagery that holds up and powerful musical score. We also discuss the possibility that this movie is either a complete mess or pure genius. Enjoy!