This may be my favorite film of 2014. It is definitely in my top three from that year.
Directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu Written by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Nicolás Giacobone, Alexander Dinelaris, Armando Bo, Raymond Carver (play)
Any cinephile should be aware of this film. Same goes for any creative, really.
If nothing else, the camera choices, the camera control, and the acting are unreal. Every shot is a long take. They rehearsed extensively in a studio space with the location dimensions taped off on the floor. They blocked out every movement. Once you see the film, you will understand why.
Above and beyond though, these characters are great, the content, the questions, the story is beautiful. This is a character going into the depths of "Why do we make art?" That's what so much of it was to me, at least. A great great great film.
Trailer:
"Critic" Scene:
Shooting the Times Square Scene:
"Relevant" Scene: