Nathan Lane and Robin Williams in The Birdcage Michaela Owens contextualizes the production history of the comedy classic directed by Mike Nichols and penned by Elaine May. A hilarious farce about a gay couple and the outrageous ruse they’re willing to go through in order to convince their son’s future in-laws that they live a… Read more »
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The Technical Brilliance of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), which turns 55 on June 22nd, is best known for its performances. It features Academy Award-winning turns from Elizabeth Taylor and Sandy Dennis, as well as very effective work from Richard Burton and George Segal. But to view this film as merely a collection of great acting is to… Read more »