Introduction:
Briefly introduce the film and its accolades
4 Oscars wins, Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best
Cinematography
Noms for Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, and Emma Stone, and Sound
editing and sound mixing
Keaton won Best Actor GG
Highlight the main themes of the film
Father / Daughter themes - challenging and difficult
mental health themes reality vs surrealism
what is art, theater vs film dichotomy
“on stage everything is real, off stage is all fake”
social media vs traditional media marketing
super powers vs what is in his head
Part 1: Plot Summary
Provide a brief overview of the plot
Riggan Thomson is a faded actor famous for playing a superhero named
Birdman in a film trilogy from 1989 to 1992. He is tormented by the
mocking and critical internal voice of Birdman and frequently visualizes
himself performing feats of levitation and telekinesis. Riggan is trying to
regain recognition by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway
adaptation of Raymond Carver's short story, "What We Talk About When
We Talk About Love." However, the Birdman voice wants Riggan to return
to blockbuster cinema and insists that he is essential to Riggan's identity.
Discuss the main characters and their roles
Michael Keaton / Birdman / Riggan Thomson
Edward Norton / Mike Shinner
Emma Stone / Sam Thomson
Analyze the use of long takes and one-shot sequences
Part 2: Acting
Evaluate Michael Keaton's performance as Riggan Thompson/Birdman
Analyze Ed Norton's portrayal of Mike Shiner
Discuss the supporting cast's performances
Part 3: Cinematography and Sound Design
Discuss the use of close-ups and tracking shots
Analyze the film's use of sound and music
the drums / jazz and how it creatively added and supported the story
Part 4: Themes and Messages
Discuss the film's commentary on celebrity culture and social media
Analyze the film's portrayal of mental illness and the creative process
Highlight the film's use of magical realism
Part 5: Reception and Legacy
Discuss the film's critical reception and box office success
Analyze the film's impact on contemporary cinema
Highlight the film's lasting legacy and cultural significance
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points of the podcast
Discuss the lasting impact of the film on contemporary cinema
Encourage listeners to revisit the film or watch it for the first time.
Spider-man Home coming 2017 / Vulture connection / Birdman was made in 2014
Parallels in Babylon / Hollywood vs Broadway / Celebrity vs Actor / Super hero film
vs “real” acting
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