In this episode, we discuss Hugo’s pick: Birdman — a bold, visually stunning, and darkly comedic film that explores ego, identity, and the blurred line between art and reality.

About the Movie: Birdman (2014) follows Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton), a washed-up Hollywood actor once famous for playing a superhero called Birdman, who is now trying to reinvent himself as a serious artist. In a desperate attempt to reclaim relevance and prove his worth, Riggan writes, directs, and stars in a Broadway adaptation of a Raymond Carver story. As opening night approaches, he struggles with a series of mounting pressures — from a volatile co-star, Mike Shiner (Edward Norton), to his recovering daughter Sam (Emma Stone), and his own fragile mental state. Haunted by the voice of his former superhero persona, Riggan begins to lose his gr ...