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Does Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) Actually Have Super Powers?

The film does seem to indulge in a bit of whimsical “magical realism.”

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How Was “Birdman” Made To Look Like One Long Shot Without Any Cuts?

"Birdman" took some tricks from "Children of Men" and stretched them even further.

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Has Linklater Ever Made Anything That Anticipated “Boyhood”‘s Innovations?

"Boyhood" is the apotheosis of Richard Linklater's body of work.

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What Does “Birdman” Have To Do With Michael Keaton’s Past Role as Batman?

While the lead role in "Birdman" was not written for Michael Keaton, it recalls his own career.

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How Does the Theme of Family Relationships Define “Breaking Bad”?

Every relationship in the show seems to have some familial basis.

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Is “Downton Abbey” Anti-Irish?

Some have criticized the show's portrayal of Irish history through it's Irish characters.

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Did Any of the Controversy Over “Girls” Influence the Show?

Some complained about its seeming exclusion of other classes and races.

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Why Did They Choose Louisiana For The Setting of “True Detective” (Season 1)?

“Whatever story you’re telling in Louisiana, the landscape is going to become a character in it,” says show creator Nic Pizzolatto.

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Why Does “True Detective” Have Such a Negative View of Humanity?

The show has often been described as “antinatalist.”

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What Other Literary Influences Can Be Found in “True Detective”?

Many popular elements and themes from the supernatural horror genre can be seen in "True Detective."

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Does “True Detective” Actually Draw A Lot From Comic Books?

Creator Nic Pizzolatto: "The first time I got excited about writing was reading comic books by Alan Moore and Grant Morrison as a kid."

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How Accurate is “Breaking Bad”‘s Portrayal of Crystal Meth?

A few seasons into its run, the show hired Dr. Donna Nelson, a professor of organic chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, as an advisor.

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