Oscars 2013: 10 Reasons Why Hollywood Loves Argo

8. Politics and Period Pieces

Argo If there€™s one thing the Academy loves, it€™s a film that has absolutely nothing to do with today! From Saving Private Ryan to The Artist, make a film that isn€™t contemporary (or god-forbid, the future) and you€™ve already increased your Oscar chances by at least 35%. The Academy loves films that tackle €œserious€ issues and deals with history. It€™s why so very few horror, science fiction, or fantasy films ever grace the Oscar Best Picture category. The Iranian hostage crisis provides the backdrop for a story that can deal with some political elements but not be controversial as well.
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Anthony Aggimenti has written, produced, and directed short films that have been screened at a variety of film festivals and on television. He is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where he received a BFA in Film/TV Production and a minor in Political Science. Anthony is currently working on several feature length screenplays including a crime comedy, sci-fi/horror, and 1940s period piece. He seeks financiers, producers, agents, or others that may make his celluloid dreams a reality. Anthony loves all types of films, current events/politics, and the global game - soccer, football, calcio or whatever you personally call it! You may contact the author via email at aggimentiwriter@aol.com