Our young daughter named our newly acquired ginger gentleman Agador Spartacus, a cat among cats, he was with us for the better part of 20 years and is still missed. I had already seen La Cage aux Folles and was anxious about how Hollywood often totally misses the point in remaking French films - but I didn't remember that Elaine May was involved and if I had known that I would have been more confident - but with a great cast, great writing, great performances it's brilliant. I especially keyed in on my recollection of Gene Hackman, as they're trying to leave the club in that big dance number expressing a desperation felt by so many people - "I don't wanna be the only girl not dancing".
That comment is where I think Elaine May NAILED the character of the senator, so locked in gender roles that the minute he's got a wig on, he's a woman!
I was so depressed yesterday I watched it all the way through, and then started it again. It's like The Martian. It's so uplifting I've practically worn out my streaming link!
An excellent film! Hilarious and one of my all time favourites! Perfectly cast and brilliant from start to finish 👌
Our young daughter named our newly acquired ginger gentleman Agador Spartacus, a cat among cats, he was with us for the better part of 20 years and is still missed. I had already seen La Cage aux Folles and was anxious about how Hollywood often totally misses the point in remaking French films - but I didn't remember that Elaine May was involved and if I had known that I would have been more confident - but with a great cast, great writing, great performances it's brilliant. I especially keyed in on my recollection of Gene Hackman, as they're trying to leave the club in that big dance number expressing a desperation felt by so many people - "I don't wanna be the only girl not dancing".
That comment is where I think Elaine May NAILED the character of the senator, so locked in gender roles that the minute he's got a wig on, he's a woman!
I needed to see this today. Brilliant acting by all. I also had forgotten Elaine May had done the adaptation. It is masterful.
Thank you for sharing this joyful post with clips.
I was so depressed yesterday I watched it all the way through, and then started it again. It's like The Martian. It's so uplifting I've practically worn out my streaming link!
Interesting I had a very low energy day yesterday- not depressed though that happens sometimes. How could it not with everything swirling around.
You chose a good uplifting distraction.
A favorite movie in our house!!