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# The Birdcage
- URL: https://tombeaverbooks.ghost.io/th-2/
- Published: 2026-10-06T02:45:49.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T02:52:08.000Z
- Author: Tom Beaver
- Tags: Book: Movies And TV, #Import 2026-10-09 17:51

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STORYCONTEXT: **The Birdcage** (Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dir. Mike Nichols, 1996) 

Re-experiencing some Robin Williams today. Watching *The Birdcage*. one of my favorites among his films. Excellent cast all around, beautiful production, fun story. Part *Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner* and part madcap farce. Something that makes Robin Williams so enjoyable to watch is that he’s tough without being a tough guy. He takes every punch on the chin. He absorbs another character’s criticism and instead of getting even, he gets funny. And comes out on top, shedding generosity in the process. An alternate way of forgiving. A different kind of hero. *\~ Aug. 17, 2014 / On Facebook* (1)