Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on December 18, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Alan Rudolph! Just like "The Moderns," you're timeless and always in style. With your artistic vision and sharp humor—much sharper than Hemingway's wit—you've given us stories that delightfully blend romance, intrigue, and a touch of surreal charm.

Whether you've transported audiences effortlessly to 1920’s Paris or masterfully peeled back life's absurdities through film commentary on love and identity, your creative work continues to bring joy (and sometimes thoughtful confusion) year after cinematic year.

Here's wishing the incredible talent behind some unforgettable cinema another fabulous orbit around the sun. May all future scenes be well-written—and cake-filled!