I am counting down the days until I get to see Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (28, for those wondering). Reviews have been glowing. I recently rewatched Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Amores Perros and 21 Grams, and my anticipation only rises from there. I am also a total sucker for backstage stories, and this looks like one of the stranger ones. I would probably be pumped for this even if it did not have all the Oscar buzz and great word of mouth simply because Michael Keaton is in it, but that buzz does not hurt.
Today, we are treated to, or assaulted by, a new poster. I say assaulted because that red really catches your eye in a very intense way. I do not think that is a bad thing. In fact, I am glad there is a poster out there that grabs my attention. Usually, if a poster gets me to look at it, the poster is horribly slapped together piece of photoshopped junk. I want a print of this poster to hang up in my home. I might be able to ward off intruders with it.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), which I refuse to use the shortened title, is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Keaton) – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his career, and himself. The film also stars Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Zach Galifianakas, Andrea Riseborough, Naomi Watts, and Amy Ryan.
You can look at the poster below. Try staring at it. It’s very good for your eyes.
