The film also draws upon our connection to pop culture and wanting to use that as a connection point with other individuals. James (Kyle Mooney's character) looks at Brigsby as special thing, believing that it's special because other people are also out there in the world watching it, which makes it important to him; however, once he's removed from his distorted reality and planted into the real world, he realizes no one has ever heard of the Brigsby Bear show, let alone seen it.

While in captivity, his worldview was bigger and more romantic. But by taking him away from this sheltered world, it allows him to harness his own creativity, and make his own reality and version of the show, which enables him to connect with individuals through his passion and production of his version of Brigsby.

Another thing that makes this film so wonderful is seeing Mark Hamill showcasing his wicked array of voices. Yes, that means a little cameo of the Joker voice, which comes in the form of Sunscorcher, the evil entity that threatens the universe's existence, which only Brigsby Bear can protect.