Birdman

The blockbusting superhero movies that have launched many an actor into celebrity stardom continue to grow rapidly in popularity, a number of them grossing over a billion dollars worldwide. Whether this genre of film can be classified as ‘art’ is a matter of opinion, but for washed-up superhero actor Riggan Thomson, penning and starring in a Broadway play is his last chance to be remembered for something truly great, before he fades away into irrelevance.