This is such a fun, entertaining French comedy from the 70s. I first saw it maybe 15 years ago and only had a blurry memory of it, so I figured now was a great time to revisit the classic and its sequels for my blog. You definitely shouldn't judge this one by today's standards—you have to think about the era when it actually came out. Since it’s been remade a few times, it’s really interesting to come back to the original after all these years and see how silly and over-the-top it still is. The story is about Renato and Albin, a constantly bickering couple who run a flashy nightclub called La Cage aux Folles. Renato is the more level-headed one who manages the place, while Albin is the star drag performer who gets a bit hysterical but always plays to a full house. Their lives get flipped upside down when Renato’s son, Laurent—who came from a one-time fling years ago—announces he’s getting married. The big catch is that his girlfriend’s dad is a leader of a super conservative po...
Kampvuur (Belgium) [Campfire] A coming out story summarizing itches of love, pain and relationships. A young boy falls in love with his best friend who reciprocates one night in camping but things take 180 degree from there. The friend totally ignores him and things at the camp become very awkward. The guy's "girl" friend is the only one who supports him at this time. (5.5/10) Matroos (Belgium) [Sailor] A teenager adores his sailor friend. He dreams about the exotic countries, starry skies and the inevitable homesickness that would bring his friend back to him. In a colorful series of referential images, his fragile dreams get so unreal, that the enthusiasm for seeing his friend again turns into anxiousness. Weirdly shot film. I honestly did not get it. (1/10) Diccups (USA) What happens when you dick gets hiccups? Extremely funny short short film just for the concept alone. (7/10) Le Marais (France) A young male customer finds himself attracted to a young print...