The Fisher King (1991)

Travel back with Dan and Jon to a simpler time, a time when knights chivalrously rescued trampled cabaret singers and engaged on quests to retrieve Holy Grails from Upper East Side fortresses - 1991, which we learn was a great time for movies, including this Oscar-nominated release. With the disclaimer that director Terry Gilliam has shown himself to be a pompous misogynist, they reveal all of the magical details that make The Fisher King not only his best film, but one of the very best of the 1990’s. Most importantly, they determine whether or not there is any acceptable way to build on or reproduce its signature charm and emotional power.

Next Episode: Under Siege (1992)

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