Review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) by Rob J — 22 Jul 2015

A wonderful bit of magic realism where life imitates art initiates life.

This review of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) was written by Rob J on 22 Jul 2015.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has generally received very positive reviews.

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