The Birdcage (1996)

All you have to do is look at the cast of this movie and you know that it will be an all-time classic.   On today’s episode, we dive deep into all the aspects of this movie including the important questions.  Is Val an all-time worst villain in movie history?  Is Hank Azaria’s character one of the greatest of his career?  How do you feel about a more reserved and calm Robin Williams?  Did Nathan Lane deserve an Oscar nod? •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:02:30 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:00  - Pertinent movie details  •0:10:00  -  Critical and fan reviews •0:14:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:26 :00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS-  **. Download the DraftKings Casino app and sign up with code CONFUSED to claim your Flex Spins and experience Cashingo—the feature you can’t play anywhere else! **TruDiagnostics- Our listeners can get 20% off at http://TruDiagnostic.com using code CONFUSED at checkout. **NordVPN-  Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/breakfast to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months on top! It’s completely risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! **PROGRESSIVE- Visit http://progressive.com  **FABLETICS-  Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP! Just head to http://Fabletics.com/confused  **LITTLE SLEEPIES-  If you’re expecting or dressing little ones, check out Little Sleeps.  You can visit http://littlesleepies.com and use promo code GOODNIGHT for 10% off of your first order.  **WAYFAIR- Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. http://Wayfair.com   —————————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Dylan Mick and NicMad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices