A Fish Called Wanda: Don’t Call Otto Stupid!

Join Alex and Dan as they delve into the 1988 comedy classic, A Fish Called Wanda. This week, Alex introduces Dan to a film filled with quirky characters, dark humor, and a heist movie with very little heist. From John Cleese's stuffy barrister to Kevin Kline's manic assassin, this movie offers some great characters!

 

Alex and Dan discuss their initial reactions, the film's unique blend of genres, and the stellar cast. They also touch on the film's darker comedic elements, and how the movie balances slapstick with clever dialogue.

 

Whether you're a fan of British comedy or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is sure to entertain. And if you've never seen A Fish Called Wanda, you might find yourself adding it to your watchlist!

 

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Things we talked about during the episode!

A Fish Called Wanda (1988) [IMDb: A Fish Called Wanda](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095159/)

John Cleese [Wikipedia: John Cleese](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cleese)

Jamie Lee Curtis [Wikipedia: Jamie Lee Curtis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Lee_Curtis)

Kevin Kline [Wikipedia: Kevin Kline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Kline)

Michael Palin [Wikipedia: Michael Palin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Palin)

Monty Python [Wikipedia: Monty Python](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python)

Reservoir Dogs (1992) [IMDb: Reservoir Dogs](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105236/)

Trading Places (1983) [IMDb: Trading Places](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086465/)

Nietzsche [Wikipedia: Friedrich Nietzsche](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Nietzsche)