Saturday Night Movie - Bird Man (or the unexpected virtue of ignorance)

"Birdman," directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, is a dark comedy-drama that follows Riggan Thomson, a washed-up Hollywood actor renowned for his role as a superhero, Birdman. Struggling to reclaim his artistic integrity and relevance, Riggan decides to mount a Broadway adaptation of a Raymond Carver short story. As he navigates the challenges of the theater world, Riggan grapples with his own insecurities, the pressures of his past fame, and the expectations of his family and friends. The film is characterized by its innovative cinematography, which gives the illusion of a single continuous shot, immersing the audience in Riggan's chaotic mental state. Throughout the story, Riggan's inner turmoil is personified by the voice of Birdman, who taunts him and represents his former glory. The narrative explores themes of ego, identity, and the quest for redemption, ultimately questioning what it means to be truly significant in a world obsessed with fame an…