by Hayley Charlesworth
I always believed that I’d be writing about The Fisher King for this website because of my intense devotion to Jeff Bridges. Never could I have foreseen the circumstances we now find ourselves in. This week has seen I’m With Geek celebrate some of Robin Williams’ finest work, and while other writers have celebrated the likes of Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting and Mrs Doubtfire, for me, The Fisher King is the masterpiece of the bunch. Directed by the visionary Terry Gilliam, The Fisher King sees Bridges and Williams turn in Oscar-worthy performances long before their respective wins, with Williams receiving a Best Actor nomination, co-star Mercedes Ruehl receiving the Supporting Actress Award, and Bridges nominated for a Golden Globe (an award won by – you guessed it – Robin Williams.)
I always believed that I’d be writing about The Fisher King for this website because of my intense devotion to Jeff Bridges. Never could I have foreseen the circumstances we now find ourselves in. This week has seen I’m With Geek celebrate some of Robin Williams’ finest work, and while other writers have celebrated the likes of Dead Poets Society, Good Will Hunting and Mrs Doubtfire, for me, The Fisher King is the masterpiece of the bunch. Directed by the visionary Terry Gilliam, The Fisher King sees Bridges and Williams turn in Oscar-worthy performances long before their respective wins, with Williams receiving a Best Actor nomination, co-star Mercedes Ruehl receiving the Supporting Actress Award, and Bridges nominated for a Golden Globe (an award won by – you guessed it – Robin Williams.)
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