Wednesday, October 11, 2006
The Birdcage
- Who's watched: M & G
- Mentions: None
- Commentary: I think Mom considers this a type of gender bender movie. It's one of her favorites, one of those that, when ever it played on television previous to us buying it, I'd cue it, knowing that Mom would love it, yet again. I like it. There are certain scenes, in this movie, like the dance direction scene, the initial diva-trauma scene and the reminscing dance scene between Val's mother and father that I never get tired of watching. I saw the original La Cage aux Folles many, many years ago, enjoyed that movie, and have no problem with the existence of both, although I tend to consider them different movies. For some reason, though, certain scenes in this movie grate on me and, when Mom wants to watch it, I find it a good time to catch up on chores or my journals.
Update 2/6/18: Thought I should mention, in tribute, although my Chandler sister has not visited for a few years, almost every time she comes she insists on watching this movie. I think it may be one of her favorites, if not her absolute favorite. Come to think of it, I haven't watched it since one of her last visits and, now, I can't remember which of the scenes grates on me. Perhaps I should watch it again.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Robin Williams Armand Goldman Nathan Lane Albert Goldman Christine Baranski Katharine Archer Dan Futterman Val Goldman Hank Azaria Agador Spartacus Calista Flockhart Barbara Keeley Gene Hackman Sen. Kevin Keeley Dianne Wiest Louise Keeley
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of the film.
Release Date: 1996
Directed by Mike Nichols.
Labels: comedy1, gender-bender, mom-favorite2, popcorn-and-soda4, robin-williams
