Argo Soars

After winning both the PGA and the SAG, Argo is now positioned to be the frontrunner in the best picture race. A surprise, given Affleck didn't get nominated for best picture. If it wins, it's in a very small circle of best pic winners not nominated for best director; only three films have done it in the past, including Driving Ms. Daisy and the first best pic winner, Wings. I think it'd be fantastic if Argo won. Lincoln was stellar, driven by fantastic acting and directing, but the ending wasn't the best, to me. Argo also is a chance to reward an up-and-coming director. I still am partial to Les Miserables though. But given these recent wins for Argo, it's a much more interesting oscars this year.