Caught a movie and a half on the plane (the flight wasn't long enough for two full movies): Birdman, which has exquisite camerawork and is a sterling example of how non-Americans have deeper insight into Americans than Americans themselves do; and The Theory of Everything, a well-acted movie but, like all movies about geniuses, will always be held up in comparison to A Beautiful Mind.

Both movies showcased ensemble performances without apparently meaning to.