Bonus Episode: The Screening Room – The Fisher King

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Aug 21, 202640:07Society & Culture

This week in the Screening Room, Zeth is breaking down Terry Gilliam's 1991 film The Fisher King , starring Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, Mercedes Ruehl, and Amanda Plummer. Plus we make a mixtape inspired by the film wi...

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