THE BIRDCAGE Movie Reaction! | First Time Watching

[@MrMountainchris]

"Being gay isn't difficult. Straight people make it difficult." This quote pretty much sums up this movie.

[@danlilly1790]

As a gay man getting kicked out of the USMC under DADT at the time this film came out, I marvel at how different life is now versus then. For all of us. Better, too. Watching two straight men who had NO idea what the film, its themes, its historical rooting in "La Cage aux Folles", etc. would be about, was quite revelatory to me. And very entertaining. Thanks! And thank goodness!❤ Semper Fidelis.

[@joshandcasey]

Things have definitely changed for the better. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support!

[@HealthAtAnyCost]

Thank you for your service while it lasted. My partner was booted out of the Army before DADT. She was Soldier of the Year and fought to get an honorable discharge. She got it.

[@paulafowler5099]

I am a straight, 73 year old Italian mother/grandmother and I believe we went backwards rather than forward, and it's taken a long time...too long in fact, to get here. There were LGBTQ people in the roman days and I'm sure, before that. Why do we celebrate when a gay/trans person makes a legal breaththrough. Isn't it time that we accept the fact that nature didn't 'F*&$ up...nature is doing what it deems right. These are warm, loving, caring people who understand what pain and exclusion feels like...and they deserve the right to live their lives in their own way, on their own terms and to love whom the want. Let's just learn to respect each other and leave the rest of the BS to the small minds and just move on. From a spiritual (not religious) perspective WE ARE FAMILY!! Remember that the true sign of character is how you treat others....show some respect!!

[@janna2245]

Since when is Nathan Lane straight?😊

[@Historian212]

When the movie was released, Nathan Lane was virtually unknown outside of Broadway, and was still in the closet. Officially. Because it could still kill a career to be an openly gay actor. During a promotional appearance on Oprah, Lane and Williams appeared together. Oprah asked a “gotcha” question of Lane that would have forced the issue - but Williams, in his inimitable way, interrupted and pulled the conversation away from the topic. To save Lane from having to answer. After Williams died, Lane told that story as a tribute to what a great person he had been, and how Lane was eternally grateful to him.

[@joshandcasey]

What a great story about Robin, I think we all miss him

[@ibjensen8626]

I got on comments to tell the story. Happy to see you got it already

[@donkelly4718]

As someone who grew up in the eighties and was a teenager in the 90s....THESE looks are PURELY 90's.

[@joshandcasey]

@@donkelly4718 aha good to know! The perms and colorful one piece bathing suits were throwing us off

[@colinwhitfield8627]

Just all the Versace.

[@brt5273]

Albert is dressed up like Barbara Bush, so the implication is that's why the Senator is attracted to her/him. My favorite moment is the wife having to clarify "This is a MAN🤨"

[@joshandcasey]

Haha that’s amazing I didn’t put that together

[@CalinoFG]

The first movie of The Bird Cage ( La Cage aux folles) was a French/Italien co production and had it’s premiere in 1978!

[@joshandcasey]

Thanks for the background!

[@just_passing_through]

@@joshandcaseyAnd it’s actually better than this version.

[@CalinoFG]

@@just_passing_through Right👍🏼

[@CalinoFG]

@@joshandcasey worth watching it👍🏼

[@Fluer-de-Lis]

I love both versions

[@blemelin]

Robin Williams was originally cast to play Albert, but he'd just come off Mrs. Doubtfire and didn't want to play another role where he spent a good part of the movie in drag. Steve Martin was to play Armand. I think Mr. Martin willing handed the Armand role to Mr. Williams.

[@joshandcasey]

Yeah that’s great! We found that out in our post analysis!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

The butler, Hank Answers does voices on THE SIMPSONS!!😂😂😂😂

[@joshandcasey]

No wonder he sounded familiar

[@greasefire11]

This is the movie where Hank won me over forever. He goes toe-to-toe with Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, and completely holds his own, even topping them at times.

[@mannysense3703]

He's use to walking barefoot, so shoes are foreign to him.

[@mikesterling688]

Hank Azaria was also in Godzilla, starring Matthew Broderick.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

THE GOP DOESN'T CHANGE WITH THE TIMES...THAT'S WHY I CALL THEM "REPUBLICAN'TS" 😵😵😵😵

[@kristianberg4264]

I would love for you to react to Too Wong Foo: Thanks for everything, Julie Newmar, starring Three of entertainments “Butch Actors”, Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze & John Luguizamo, as three drag Queens, great movie.

[@OctavioXtravaganza70]

This movie is pure 90’s…. I saw it when it came back… all my drag friends who were in the cast as drag queens and many of the extras too.

[@joshandcasey]

haha that's awesome!

[@tarascholfield5887]

one of the best funny scenes is when Armand has to go over the one scene with the guy for their show and he does the different kinds of dance moves with the names of the actual dancers they were from is so amazing! glad you guys liked the movie!

[@joshandcasey]

@@tarascholfield5887 a great moment for sure! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@garybassin1651]

If you like this movie you should watch the original French comedy that this is based on, "La Cage aux Folles". It was so successful that it spawned two sequels and a Broadway musical.

[@joshandcasey]

We will check it out for sure!

[@ParsonNathaniel]

As an actor from Florida, I can tell you extras are cast from local talent and are given guidelines of how they should dress, but the extras provide their own "costume." That's just how people in that area of Florida dress... LOL

[@skinnyjax]

I lived in South Beach when this was filmed. And yes, the costuming is pretty accurate for 95/96

[@joshandcasey]

@@ParsonNathaniel haha that’s pretty cool. Florida does do it differently 😆

[@skinnyjax]

It's set in early 90s, when it was filmed.

[@joshandcasey]

Ah makes sense.

[@joemoore9347]

“If you’re a Republican Senator comment below.” Lol. Best comment ever!

[@joshandcasey]

Haha thanks!

[@lornepribbeno3760]

I liked you comment on how Robin should have been in the other role. It's very true, and the role Lane plays. They are essentially playing the wrong roles. But it worked, and for this reason, this is one of my all-time favorite films. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" did the same thing with its two leads.

[@joshandcasey]

Eternal sunshine is an amazing movie, thanks for the feedback!

[@majbrat]

Idk no one could play the distressed diva like Lane!

[@lornepribbeno3760]

@majbrat yeah, sure, now. Back then he wasn't usually playing that kind of part, this film changed that somewhat

[@lesliedaubert1411]

They didn't film it in South Beach. It was mainly a set and Miami. Hank Azaria ( Agador) does a lot of voices for the " Simpsons " show. A fun actor to watch.

[@joshandcasey]

Oh, interesting. That's why it looks so good haha

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

NATHAN LANE IS HILARIOUS IN "MOUSE HUNT" WITH ANOTHER COMEDIAN AND WEIRD CHRISTOPHER WALKEN!!!💋💋💋💋💋👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@emilymosley9549]

Good Morning Vietnam is a wonderful Robin Williams movie, if y'all haven't already seen it--based on a true story about a radio DJ during the Vietnam War

[@joshandcasey]

We will definitely check it out!

[@paulafowler5099]

OMG...Robin Williams was amazing in this movie. Also Nathan Lane and Hank Azaria...they did an amazing job. I love this movie!!

[@joshandcasey]

Yes they did!

[@GregBurns-j4v]

Please be sure to watch both of the original French versions. Even funnier! And the American stage play is a wonderful musical with award winning songs. Even standards singer, Perry Como recorded a few! 😲

[@rj-zz8im]

Such a classic film. Whether you are uncomfortable or not, the acting is superb. Hank and Nathan couldn't have done a better job if they tried.

[@joshandcasey]

Not uncomfortable, thoroughly enjoyed the film! They all did excellent!

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

They made a movie of La Cage aux Folles but I actually like this better. And LA Cage was a big hit on Broadway too.

[@joshandcasey]

We will check it out!

[@Historian212]

@@joshandcasey The original play of La Cage aux Folles was French. The first movie based on the play was also French. After the French movie version, the play was adapted as a musical for the Broadway stage. The Birdcage is an American movie version of the French play.

[@AM-jm5ux]

I’ve never seen two people more uncomfortable watching a film lol 😂

[@gusy629]

They’re doing ok I guess. 😁

[@joshandcasey]

@@AM-jm5ux we both thoroughly enjoyed it! Not uncomfortable, just taking it all in 🙌

[@ulfbonna4523]

😂

[@Tequila_Mockingbird.]

They seemed to be having a good time to me 🤷‍♀💋

[@goeienacht]

? They were chill and laughing…..

[@DR-mq1vn]

I'm a 56 year old Republican woman. I saw this in the theater when it came out and loved it! Still love it! And yes, I have fine bone china too! We aren't all stuffy like that. This movie is great and Nathan Lane deserved an Oscar for his performance.

[@joshandcasey]

@@DR-mq1vn of course not! Glad you liked it! Still a great film

[@sproductionsinc]

I hope you haven't been voting for all the antigay policies that republicans support.

[@MrTbk1701]

One of the greatest honors in my life was getting to work with Robbin Willams. He was such a kind and gentle person. ❤

[@joshandcasey]

What an honor! How did you work when him?

[@MrTbk1701]

@@joshandcasey George Carlin’s daughter was producing a stand up comedy show in Marin up north from SF where I live and one of my good friends was the AD on the project and asked me to work on it. Of course you always take a gig especially if you hear one of the comedians is Robbing Willams. So the first few days the crew was setting up the venue. I was running around moving cars and putting change in the meters. I kinda was in charge of the PAs. Cynthi (my friend and the AD) had our normal production meeting and during it she looked over to me and said you are going to be Robbin Willams personal assistant. I almost jumped out of my skin, but still have to be professional. So the next 2 days I got to hang out with him, his wife and all the other comedians. It is a memory I’ll never forget.

[@joshandcasey]

That’s unbelievable! I would have paid lot of money to be able to hang out with him for a few days, I’m sure the laughs were great

[@MrTbk1701]

@@joshandcasey I almost killed Robin Willams. I was driving the comedians to location in a 15 passenger van. Kelly (George Carlin’s daughter) was in the front seat passenger seat and Robin was behind me with his wife. The other comedians were in the other rows. It was almost sunset and we were driving up a two lane road with one lane for both directions and suddenly this woman decided to walk in front of me. I was watching her and as we got closer and she acted like she was just going to wait then I’m like 15 feet away from her and she starts walking across the street. I slammed on the breaks and honked the horn. I knew I wouldn’t be able to stop in time so I swerved into the other lane and avoided hitting her. Everyone was shaken up and Robing came over and put his hand on my shoulder and asked if I was ok. I was like yeah yeah yeah. Then all the comedians started making jokes about it and said they would be a horrible witness because who would ever believe a comedian 😊

[@gusy629]

This is one of my favourite movies. You guys are awesome.

[@joshandcasey]

Thank you!

[@savage_skirt5386]

Big difference between 80s and 90s

[@joshandcasey]

Of course, just some of the hairstyles and swimwear had us guessing.

[@jeffbassin630]

This film is hysterically funny! Wonderful performances by all!

[@joshandcasey]

Yes, absolutely!

[@aliciasavage6801]

Wow how young are you? 80's and 90's fashions are so different! This is completely 90's gay scene.

[@joshandcasey]

Some of the bathing suits and color palette's just looked more 80s at certain points to us

[@johnnehrich9601]

Happy Pride Month plus 1 and/or Fourth of July minus 3. I do hope before Pride Month 2025 you get to watch and react to Red, White & Royal Blue. The Birdcage is based on a 1978 French movie based on a 1973 play, La Cage aux Folles. (The movie with English subtitles is also great.) Both play and movie are real pioneering since they were done so soon after the 1969 Stonewall riots which started the gay movement. Other media was still "pearl-clutching" over just the open existence of homosexual characters themselves. There was the 1970 landmark Boys In The Band, the first time a bunch of gay men were seen interacting with each other but frankly a very bitchy way. (Even just hearing about the movie kept me in the closet for a few more years as I thought therefore ALL gays were like that and I would never want to meet such people.) ---- Most viewers get upset with Val's asking his father to pretend to be straight. His gf is 17 so I guess her parents would need to approve the marriage, hence they can't find out about Val's parents. But also, this is absolutely vital so that we have the story. ---- There is a clip from years ago when Trump was hanging out with Rudy Giuliani, who was in full drag, and Trump pretended to be hitting on Rudy.

[@joshandcasey]

Thanks for all the info! We will check it out

[@maestromuffin1]

the best part of your reaction was when you said "La Cage au folly!

[@greasefire11]

This is my go-to pick-me-up movie!

[@joshandcasey]

It really is a mood booster!

[@colinwhitfield8627]

Oh, well, YOU TWO are immediately likeable. GEEZE. Save some for the rest of us. This film changed hearts and minds and opened up society in a time when lgbtq folks needed it most. Its also just a near-perfect comedy. Near-flawless all around. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshandcasey]

Thank you for the compliment! Can definitely see how this filmed shaped the times

[@TheMightyZack]

Such a fantastic comedy!!! 😂

[@joshandcasey]

A very fun movie!

[@scottrindal7859]

I hate the son's character so much. I know its the whole plot of the movie but I wish they had written him being a little conflicted. He has no hesitation in throwing his other father under the bus. Just yuck.

[@joshandcasey]

Yeah, they could have written him a little differently for the better.

[@scottrindal7859]

@@joshandcasey still a great movie. Watched it so many times

[@AndrewsOpinion15]

HILARIOUS JOSH & CASEY REACTION FIRST TIME WATCHING THE BIRDCAGE (1996 ) FILM !!!!

[@richardherdman2121]

I think part of what you're picking up on in terms of what era the film is portraying is based on the fact that the script and production design are very similar to the original 1978 film. So while some things were changed and/and added to purposely convey a contemporary setting (mainly its South Beach, Miami setting), the film does sometimes come off as slightly skewed in terms of portraying a late 90s time period.

[@joshandcasey]

@@richardherdman2121 yeah that could definitely be it

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

LOVE ROBIN WILLIAMS???❤❤❤❤HERES MORE MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON GOOD MORNING VIETNAM 👍🏼 ONE HOUR PHOTO NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (1, 2, 3) MAN OF THE YEAR THE NIGHT LISTENER FINAL CUT PATCH ADAMS WHAT DREAMS MAY COME JUMANJI (ORIGINAL) HOOK *****THE FISHER KING*** We JEFF BRIDGES DEAD POES SOCIETY

[@im-gi2pg]

Nixon held up both hands in victory signs. He would NEVER call it a peace ✌️ sign.

[@FortheLoveofMonsters]

The background extras are all locals, who probably brought their own clothes. People used to dress in things more than t-shirts and sweatpants back then.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

SEEN "NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM TRILOGY"??? WILLIAMS LAST THREE PROJECTS.🙏RIP🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LilFireFox]

31:42 You can tell he's wearing brand new shoes and the sole is still smooth. No traction or grooves from the pavement to help with the grip. Same thing with new heels for women. A trick is to use a bit of sandpaper on the bottom to rough them up a 'bit.'

[@TheMightyZack]

Please consider reacting to The First Wives Club (1996) it is an absolute laugh-riot with an amazing ensemble cast of 90s icons.

[@joshandcasey]

We will check it out.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

HANK ANZARA PLAYS THEIR BUTLER, VALET. NATHAN LANE AND ROBIN WILLIAMS ARE GENIUS👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈❤❤❤❤❤

[@ragad3]

Nice reaction - just so you know, the bitly link is not clickable in the description and on my KZbin iPad app I’m not even able to select and copy it to paste into the browser, so I have to memorize the string to manually enter it. Maybe it’s selectable on Android/PC platforms - I dunno. Edit: Okay, I tried again and I was able to select the link this time and open it directly, but I had to double tap and drag my finger a specific way, LOL. Not straightforward 😅

[@joshandcasey]

Oh, thank you for pointing that out! I think because we are a newer channel, links are not clickable until we hit 1K subs. I just doubled checked, if you copy and paste the link, it works. So, i think that is the reason.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

ORIGINAL FRENCH VERSION IS GREAT!!! THAT ONE WAS IN 1970'S❤❤❤🌈🌈🌈❤❤❤💋💋💋

[@Michael-px9rw]

Released in 1996

[@just_passing_through]

Trump and Biden: Third Debate… Lip Sync for your Life.

[@joshandcasey]

@@just_passing_through 😂

[@Pokyhawk]

You owe your patreon subscriber for this suggestion. I really wish Robin Williams and Nathan Lane had worked more together. Two of the best comedic free style actors. (Check out Nathan Lane in 1997s "Mouse Hunt". It's a little like a "Tom and Jerry" cartoon with a real mouse as Jerry and two brothers as Tom.) I love this movie so much my homophobic father came over while I was watching it. He had to fidget his way through the rest of the movie before I was ready to go because, like I told him, I NEVER turn off a Robin Williams (Or a Nathan Lane) movie before it ends. He made it through alive and well by the way 🤣.

[@joshandcasey]

For sure! We are grateful for all our patrons

[@betaboy1380]

Embrace yourself please. If you don't, failure.

[@thomasrokos5433]

Recommend Basketcase if you like a great B horror movie. And, Sleepaway Camp.

[@Sissysuez]

LMAO LOVE THIS MOVIE

[@FortheLoveofMonsters]

It’s 1996. NIGHTEEN NIGHTY SIX!!! The 80s???? Wasn’t the date on the movie when you looked it up??? I’ve never seen two more heterosexual men watch this movie 😂 Please watch To Wong Foo next!

[@joshandcasey]

Haha shows our age for what we think the 80’s looked like. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@FortheLoveofMonsters]

Just two dudes watching the Birdcage 5 feet away so it’s not gay 😂 I can’t tell if you guys are uncomfortable or just naturally awkward 😂

[@joshandcasey]

Not sure why you think that haha. It's our normal setup and we liked the movie 🙌

[@brettvinton7932]

His son’s name is Zak

[@GrouchyOldBear7]

Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.

[@joshandcasey]

@@GrouchyOldBear7 glad you enjoyed it! You’re welcome

[@maryostiguy8129]

Agador played by hank azaria

[@donkelly4718]

So two men watch a gay themed movie together and have to over compensate and try to "love they aren't gay" by making sure to point out the extras in Bikinis. LOL

[@joshandcasey]

@@donkelly4718 we were just surprised by how south beach looked haha. All the extras looked amazing

[@CRAkins1020]

I lived on South Beach before and while this was being filmed and watched it at the Omni downtown.... South Beach was nothing like the movie... It was a lot more... Nouveau Riche (and seedy... But hella "fun") I moved as soon as all the cool places were bought out by commercial corporations like Starbucks and the Gap.... But I did like the movie😊

[@joshandcasey]

Oh very cool! When did all the cool places go?

[@CRAkins1020]

​@@joshandcaseyI was there when Gianni Versace's house was still a hotel in 92 and everything started to change around 95 when South Beach became "it" and by 98 it was all over (in my opinion)

[@joshandcasey]

@@CRAkins1020 that’s unfortunate. Looked like such a fun place!

[@peterbryantorres7096]

Okay that was as uncomfortable as Agador’s shoes. It wasn’t that they were slippery-the joke was that he had never worn shoes before because he was from very humble beginnings.

[@PSPguy2]

Good one! 👍

[@joshandcasey]

Thank you!

[@royalblu6412]

27:34 😅😅

[@einstini15]

react to more robin movies... moscow on the hudson, what dreams may come, bicentennial man

[@joshandcasey]

We will check them out!

[@adamcampbell8794]

Two straight guys not appreciating an iconic movie with an all star cast is hard to watch.

[@joshandcasey]

We both liked the movie. Not sure why you think that.

[@dianemaestas3814]

Please react to To Wong Foo thanks for everything, Julie Newmar

[@sirex02]

This straight dudes clinch their butt cheeks through whole movie😅! I guess they enjoyed the film😂.

[@joshandcasey]

@@sirex02 lol, we did not. Loved the film!

[@juankasper4260]

In my opinion, the French- Italian production "La Cage aux Folles" is much better than this version.

[@joshandcasey]

We will have to check it out, thanks!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Women wear wigs, too!!!!

[@o2bnowhere]

Try to find MTV spring break 95 the three people lol

[@kristianberg4264]

As a gay man, my major complaint with this movie, was the hyper stereotypical flamboyance of some of the gay characters,it’s low hanging fruit and insulting. But, the movie is pretty funny, that aside.

[@JVTrickypants]

Yeah I get why you only have 1k followers….you don’t seem to get comedy on any level that is any way edgy. You seriously said Hank Azaria’s accent was “a pure Miami accent.” Seriously you guys are not funny, are awkward with any…you know….comedy. I made it through 40 minutes and had to bail. Terrible.

[@joshandcasey]

Thank you for the feedback and watching the whole thing!

[@brt5273]

"still using china" People don't use china anymore????😐😐😐 What do they eat off of? Paper? Plastic?

[@jake_everythingg]

oof this was the straightest most boring take on this movie I've seen lol

[@JL-kd6pi]

I'm confused by you guys. You winced and squirmed at the perceived violation of every Liberal hot button issue in this movie, but you also made sure that we know you're just a couple of straight guys reacting to a gay movie. And this comedy is more seriously propaganda. You guys confirm the propaganda. Apparently you live in the Lib echo chamber. Oh, Kiddies, I was out and about in the late '70s and '80s when people had thicker skin and better, more organic grounded laughs. La Cage, BTW, came out in 1978.

[@VeganaRock7]

Hace algunos años que vi esta película y recuerdo que me partí de risa. Es encantadoramente divertida. Gracias a esta reacción me dieron ganas de volver a verla.

[@joshandcasey]

¡De nada! ¡Gracias! Nos alegra que te haya gustado.

[@rextrek]

check out TOOTSIE with Dustin Hoffman

[@joshandcasey]

A classic! We will have to give it a watch at some point!

[@danlilly1790]

​@joshandcasey I second the recommendation, though to be clear, "Tootsie" has nothing to do with LGBTQ and everything to do with gender roles in the 80s which it's set in. It's definitely very funny. "YOU WERE A TOMATO!"

[@heavy77x]

Love this movie

[@joshandcasey]

We enjoyed it 🙌

[@doorattachment6926]

Love this movie

[@joshandcasey]

@@doorattachment6926 great movie!