{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/685405aa002f9da49a59694c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Birdcage (1996)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/1750336831033-b20c1677-5c85-499c-b74d-c9db59d79ead.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We're kicking off a brand new theme on 'Family Drama' so what better (popular) text to begin with than Mike Nichols' 1996 film, <em>The Birdcage</em>?</p><p>The American remake of a French farce feels like a product of its time, particularly how it handles queer issues (which ultimately makes it feel made for straight audiences).</p><p>Plus: Lane and Williams' iconic lead performances, bland children, and draaaaaag</p><p>Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find us</p><p>Support the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including an additional 28 minutes on this film!</p><p>Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: thequeergazeshow@gmail.com</p>","author_name":"Conrad Chambers & Joe Lipsett"}