The Birdcage (1996)

from Remake Schmemake · host Remake Schmemake

Jumping from Saint-Tropez to South Beach, with 70s hair and fashions giving way to 90s thongs, essentially the same story gets the American treatment.  Gene Hackman breaks out his inner diva, while Robin Williams busts forth channeling every Grande Dame of the Dance in sight.  DaBoize (French spelling) are hard pressed to pick a favorite between this and the 1978 film.  You be the judge!  And stay tuned for a musical treat featuring Joseph on keys, Charles on clarinet, and both on vocals. Conga words and music by Enrique Garcia.  Remake Schmemake theme music by JuliusH from Pixabay.

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Jumping from Saint-Tropez to South Beach, with 70s hair and fashions giving way to 90s thongs, essentially the same story gets the American treatment. Gene Hackman breaks out his inner diva, while Robin Williams busts forth channeling every Grande Dame of the Dance in sight. DaBoize (French spelling) are hard pressed to pick a favorite between this and the 1978 film. You be the judge! And stay tuned for a musical treat featuring Joseph on keys, Charles on clarinet, and both on vocals. Conga words and music by Enrique Garcia. Remake Schmemake theme music by JuliusH from Pixabay.

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