Robin Williams RIP - The Fisher King

 The world has lost another talent, details aren't clear (at the moment), but it would seem Robin Williams has died. I don't want to fixate on his death as I'm sure there are plenty of news sites and blogs doing that.

Details (if you need or want them) can be found on the BBC website

 But to celebrate Robin Williams, his films were hit and miss at times, but he was a major talent for many decades, from stand up comedy and comedy TV to film roles and his often overlooked dramatic roles he leaves us with an impressive resume to watch and re-watch.

My personal favourite, from his vast career, would have to be the classic 1991 Terry Gilliam film The Fisher King.

 The Fisher King is a beautiful film of redemption and unlikely friendship. With so many moments of levity intertwined with a sadness and stark realism which made Robin Williams such an unlikely choice for the role of Parry, but Gilliam saw in him the ability and the talent, it is a perfect ode to William's abilities as an actor. On screen moments shared by both Bridge's heavily flawed character Jack and Williams'  will have you laughing one minute and fighting back tears the next.

RIP Robin Williams

1951 - 2014