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Will this be the first bona fide Oscar contender released in the fall? It could be.

Argo

Plot Summary: During the Iranian revolution, a group of American embassy workers seek refuge in the Canadian embassy where a CIA operative hatches a risky plan to rescue them by posing as a Canadian film crew making a genre flick in the war-tearing nation.
Release Date: October 12, 2012

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Trailer

Rating: None
Commentary: Poster was a placeholder at the time this post was written.
Rating: A-
Commentary: This looks like a compelling blend of lighthearted fun and thought-provoking drama combined into a period film filled with interesting ideas and intriguing situations.
Preview Link: CLICK HERE for link to the trailer, more posters (if available) and other commentary not featured here.
Oscar Chances: After two near misses, I think the Academy will finally pay attention to Ben Affleck. The film has a good shot at a number of nominations, but we’ll need to wait for it to release before we can know for certain.

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