"Birdman" is Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's most successful film on a number of fronts. It is the highest grossing film by the Mexican auteur. It is also his most critically lauded film as well. And it might also be the film that allows the filmmaker to taste Oscar glory for the first time.A look at his filmography might not leave a viewer completely overwhelmed. After all "Birdman" is his only his fifth film. But to the surprise of no one, every single film that the director has created has been accepted with open arms by critics and audiences alike. Here is a retrospective look at his filmmaking.
Latin Post predicts which film will Best Picture at the Academy Awards on Oscar Sunday. The Best Picture category is one of the most unpredictable categories in years as two films are competing for the top prize, while six of the films are currently longshots.
The Best Director category has become one of the most unpredictable categories this year as three directors could easily win the top prize. However, one director, Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, could walk away with the Oscar this year for his work on "Birdman," and here's why.
The Oscars are coming up, but fans who may have had their fill of theatrical releases may be looking for a few films to view from the comfort of their living rooms while they await the big ceremony. And boy do they have a selection. Two Oscar contenders and arguably the most controversial film of 2014 are among the movies to hit the home video market this week.
The Best Original Screenplay category is one of the toughest categories this year as it includes the three big front-runners to win the Best Picture award.
Tension reportedly remains between P. Diddy and Drake following their December 2014 Miami fight, and now Drake's longtime mentor, Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James Prince, is dissing Diddy, Suge Knight, Lil Wayne and Birdman in a scathing track.
Alejandro Gonzelez Inarritu's "Birdman" is not only the top contender to take home the Best Picture Oscar this Feb. 22, but it is officially the Mexican director's top grossing film of all time. After it took home a solid $1.3 million this weekend, the filmsurpassed 2006's "Babel" to take sole possession as his most profitable film domestically.
Cash Money CEO Birdman was reportedly denied entry at Nicki Minaj's pre-Grammy party over the weekend. Is she taking sides with Lil Wayne now? Amid his ongoing feud with longtime business partner Weezy, Baby and his crew were reportedly turned away from the Trinidadian emcee's bash in West Hollywood on Feb. 7.
Lil Wayne has filed a lawsuit against Cash Money and its CEO Birdman, accusing of withholding millions of dollars in advances for his long-delayed "Tha Carter V" album.
Awards season continued to be a roller coaster ride at the Producers Guild of Americas as Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu's "Birdman" surprised and won the highest honors. How will that big win change the 2015 Oscars race?
On Sunday Jan. 25, the SAG awards were presented, with Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu's "Birdman" winning Best Cast in a motion picture. Does the big win make the movie an Oscars contender?
The cinematography category is one of the most competitive each year as the craftsmanship becomes more unique and diverse. This year the nominees are made up previous winners, previous nominees and three newcomers.
The Oscars take place on February 22nd and there are a number of Mexicans in contention for major awards. Among them are director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki. A win for either would continue Mexico's well-documented history at the big event. But how have Mexicans fared in the 87-year history of the Academy Awards?
