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The Fisher King

DateMonday, October 27, 2008 at 09:10PM

I forgot how much I loved the movie The Fisher King.  If you haven't seen it, go see it.  If you haven't seen it in the last year, watch it again. (If you have Netflix, you can watch it streaming online.)

It's directed by Terry Gilliam, one of my favorite directors.  The cast is brilliant.  Mercedes Reuhl won an Oscar for her performance, but all the actors deserved awards: Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams and Amanda Plummer star.  And an amazingly funny performance by character actor Michael Jeter.  And a cameo by Tom Waits, for those music nerds who know who he is.

The movie is a great balance of comedy and drama.  Very funny sometimes and also very poignant.

There is rarely a movie i would recommend to EVERYBODY.  I usually know my taste differ a lot from others and I wouldn't recommend a movie to somebody if I don't think they would like it.  This is a movie anyone can like and find something great about it.  So, that is why I feel the need to tell at least the few people who check out my blog about this movie.

Just wanted to share something beautiful.

Rae

AuthorRae | Comment2 Comments |

Reader Comments (2)

So it's been quite some time since we spoke, considering I deleted my account on *coughs* OkCupid. However, I stumbled onto your website again due to auto-complete in Firefox and the letter "F", and figured I might as well check out your site again since I found what you had to say interesting. I am reminded of why I approached you in the first place, your enjoyment of Brazil, by your blog on The Fisher King. I'm still interested in discussing cinema, feminism, and your apparent Objectivist stance with you; just not on the aforementioned dating website. If you are interested in having a pseudo pen-pal shoot me an e-mail.
Jason Penrod
October 29, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterCountingToNone and/or The Penrod
i just rediscovered your blog. i'm sorry i am so bad about keeping in touch. anyway just wanted to say hi...and also, i heart lady sovereign.
October 29, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJanine

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