Birdman Inspired Me!

I went to see Birdman. It inspires! The artistic filmmaking of Alejandro González Iñárritu says one thing, "Master of the art form of film making". What command he has over the performer. Boy! I was inspire, I laughed my ass off at all the balls jokes. It was silly, deep and at points emotionally moving. Birdman wins but more importantly it inspires, or should inspire filmmakers such as myself to reach for new heights. Often I see filmmakers trying to mimic styles of other filmmakers when Alejandro makes it cool just to be you. Wow! I know at least a nomination is coming. On another note I watched some pretty amazing trailers before the film. The art house film world has some pretty cool films about to hit the market. I only hope to join the ranks with Lucid Dreams. See ya at the theater. Center seat, middle row.

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The Voice of Baltimore's Street to Screen

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