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Oscars 2015: How Mexican Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's Career Grew From Novice to Oscar-Worthy

"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.

Oscars 2015: How Have Mexicans Done Historically At the Academy Awards?

Jan 20, 2015 02:23 PM EST By David Salazar

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?

Mexico's Gael Garcia Bernal: From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood Stardom

Nov 08, 2013 08:10 PM EST By Nicole Akoukou Thompson

Gael Garcia Bernal began his career as a teen, playing dime roles on telenovelas, before coming into his own as a 19-year-old soap opera heartthrob, compelling women of all ages with his attractiveness and raw talent.