170: The Birdcage Turns 25

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This week, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Birdcage. Based on the 1978 film and 1973 play La Cage aux Folles, this comedic cult classic takes us to Miami’s South Beach, where we meet Armand and Albert, a gay couple who hide their identities when meeting their son’s conservative future in-laws. Besides the film’s profound moments, it was ahead of its time and packed with memorable scenes and instantly quotable one-liners.


Episode Timeline:

0:00 – 56:38:

  • News
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    • Kathleen Kennedy to Remain Lucasfilm President
    • PGA, DGA, BAFTA, Razzie and Final Oscar Predictions
  • What We Watched This Week

56:39 – 1:32:07:

  • The Birdcage 25th Anniversary

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Jen is Reel Talk's Editor-in-Chief and Girl Friday for news, sneak peeks, and film history. She's obsessed with Turner Classic Movies and loves all things film, TV, and celebrity. Jen has previously written for Soap Opera Digest, BizBash, and Latina magazines. Send her mail at jen@reeltalkinc.com.

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