{"id":2573,"date":"2025-04-06T22:32:04","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T22:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andthebestpicturegoesto.com\/staging\/5348\/?p=2573"},"modified":"2025-04-17T00:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T00:01:58","slug":"argo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andthebestpicturegoesto.com\/staging\/5348\/argo\/","title":{"rendered":"ARGO"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2573\" class=\"elementor elementor-2573\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1073054f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1073054f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab0d29e e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ab0d29e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43d8e9e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"43d8e9e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">And the Best Picture goes to....<br><\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0a9317 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b0a9317\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"68\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andthebestpicturegoesto.com\/staging\/5348\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/argo.webp?fit=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2812\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andthebestpicturegoesto.com\/staging\/5348\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/argo.webp?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/andthebestpicturegoesto.com\/staging\/5348\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/argo.webp?resize=300%2C68&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f17fde0 e-con-full e-grid e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f17fde0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63da0ade e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"63da0ade\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22167618 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22167618\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><br \/>2012<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Grant Heslov<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Ben Affleck<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">George Clooney, Producers<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">2 Hours<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Estimated Budget $44,500,000<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; text-align: var(--text-align);\">Rated R<\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d966402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"d966402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/JW3WfSFgrVY&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a6dfd01 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a6dfd01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e24328 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11e24328\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong>The Other Nominated Films<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Armour<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Beasts of the Southern Wild<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Django Unchained<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Life of Pi<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Lincoln<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Les Miserables<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Silver Linings Playbook<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Zero Dark Thirty<br><br><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Directed by Ben Affleck<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong>CAST<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Ben Affleck<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Bryan Cranston<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">John Goodman<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Alan Arkin&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nominated, Best Supporting Actor<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Tate Donovan<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Victor Garber<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong>Also Nominated for:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Chris Temo&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\"><b>Winner, Best Adapted Screenplay<br><br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">William Goldenberg&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\"><b>Winner, Best Film Editing<br><br><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Alexandra Desplat&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Nominated, Best Original Score<br><br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">John T. Reitz&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nominated, Best Sound Mixing<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Gregg Rudloff<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Jose Antonio Garcia<br><br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Erik Aadahl&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nominated, Best Sound Editing<br><\/span><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Ethan Van der Ryn<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong>LOGLINE:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica; color: inherit; font-size: 1.25rem; background-color: var( --e-global-color-secondary ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">Using the pretense of scouting movie locations, the CIA attempts to extract six American hostages in 1979 Iran.<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5>&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<h5><span style=\"font-family: helvetica;\"><strong>REVIEW:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67053c9 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67053c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b9788 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52b9788\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Directed by Ben Affleck, &#8220;Argo&#8221; is a gripping and well-crafted political thriller that takes viewers through an extraordinary true story set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979. The film, which is based on the events surrounding the CIA&#8217;s efforts to rescue six American diplomats who had escaped hostage takers, blends elements of political drama, suspense, and dark humor to create an engaging story.<\/p><p>One of the film&#8217;s standout features is its exceptional pacing, which builds tension while smoothly transitioning between scenes of governmental discussions in Washington, D.C., and the perilous environment in Iran. The cinematography succeeds in capturing the chaotic atmosphere of post-revolutionary Iran with stark realism, making audiences feel a sense of fear and drawing them into the grave nature of the situation.<\/p><p>Ben Affleck delivers a compelling performance as Tony Mendez, the CIA agent that comes up with a plan to extract the American diplomats. His portrayal of Mendez is both relatable and admirable as a man tackling a challenging feat and serving as the hero of this story.\u00a0 I was quite surprised how Affleck was shut-out and did not receive nominations for either his on-screen performance or his efforts as director.<\/p><p>The supporting cast, including Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin, adds substantial depth to the film. Cranston is particularly effective as Mendez&#8217;s CIA superior, providing a sense of urgency to the operation, while Arkin and Goodman offer doses of comic relief as Hollywood insiders\u2014often poking fun at the industry without undermining the film&#8217;s seriousness.<\/p><p>The screenplay, adapted by Chris Terrio from a magazine article, is the basis of the film. It skillfully weaves together personal stakes and geopolitical issues, guiding the viewer through Mendez\u2019s ingenious plan to create a fictitious sci-fi movie that would serve as a cover for the rescue operation\u2014Argo being the title of the script that was allegedly being filmed.\u00a0 While some moments may seem implausible, they are rooted in reality, showcasing how Hollywood played a role in saving lives. The incorporation of actual news footage helps establish the narrative, particularly for viewers who did not experience these events firsthand. Additionally, the use of costumes, hairstyles, and even the depiction of smoking on an airplane effectively captures the feel of 1979.<\/p><p>In my opinion, the highlight of this film has to be the climax of &#8220;Argo&#8221;, which is nothing short of exhilarating. The final act, showcasing the extraction process and the race against the clock, is filled with heart-stopping tension that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.\u00a0 This is the payoff in Affleck\u2019s directorial effort and I could quite easily imagine a crowded theater cheering as the SwissAir jet takes off from the runway, evading the Iranian military.<\/p><p>Overall, &#8220;Argo&#8221; succeeds as both a historical thriller and an emotionally charged story about courage and resourcefulness. 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