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Why a Best Picture Win for Birdman Is a Big Deal

Why a Best Picture Win for Birdman Is a Big Deal

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Brett Alan Dewing
Feb 23, 2015
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Last night, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) officially (and surprisingly) became the Best Picture with the longest title.  Not only was the win a shocking upset over favorite Boyhood, it was also an important moment in the history of the Academy Awards.

It's not just that I liked the film – and I really did: it debuts at #5 on my list of …

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