Oscars 2013: 10 Reasons Why Hollywood Loves Argo

4. Actor-Auteur

taquilla-oct-argo-gana-transylvania_1_1441696 The Academy has a love of actors turned directors. The list is quite long and includes Robert Redford, Kevin Costner, and Mel Gibson. While Affleck won€™t be holding a Best Director Oscar like the aforementioned people just yet, AMPAS (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) rewards multifarious artists. Is there anything better than someone who reads lines and yells action at the same time €“ not according to George Clooney or Clint Eastwood. Oh and that Richie Cunningham from Happy Days has done pretty well too.
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