When the Academy Award nominations were announced several weeks ago, many thought early frontrunner Argo was dead in the water. With no Best Director nomination for Ben Affleck, few believed the political thriller had the support to win the golden statuette. However, the winds have turned strongly in favor of the 70s period piece - just like those that smashed against my home in New York during Hurricane Sandy! With Critics Choice, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, Producers Guild, and Directors Guild trophies currently adorning producers George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and Ben Afflecks mantle, Argo is looking like the one to beat. Well, why does Hollywood love the film so much you ask? Read on for details!
10. Everbody's Employed!
One sure way to win over the hearts and minds of the Hollywood set is to pay them off. No, not like a bribe or anything like that, of course! But rather, to give the working stiffs actual jobs in the film. Argo features a large ensemble cast that includes the likes of industry vets Alan Arkin, Bryan Cranston, and John Goodman. Actors love ensembles for a variety of reasons, the foremost being that there is work for everyone. With studios relying increasingly on big budget fare, its also harder for performers to get quality work. Argo alleviated that need and it didnt require the actors to work for free doing it indie-style either. It helped Crash land that Best Picture Oscar, will it work again for Argo?