Argo: An October Surprise

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peterd
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Argo: An October Surprise Oct 17, 2012 7:45:05 GMT -8

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Post by peterd on Oct 17, 2012 7:45:05 GMT -8

Affleck’s movie reminds audiences how embarrassed the U.S. was during the Carter years.

There are films that are explicitly designed for election season, there are films that are judiciously delayed by election season, and then there are films that fit into election season quite by accident, there having been no way that anyone involved with their production could have known how neatly they would intersect with the turn of events. Into this third category falls Ben Affleck’s third directorial outing, Argo.

www.nationalreview.com/articles/330509/iargoi-october-surprise-charles-c-w-cooke

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dustdevil28
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Argo: An October Surprise Oct 17, 2012 14:48:17 GMT -8

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Post by dustdevil28 on Oct 17, 2012 14:48:17 GMT -8

Interesting concept, but I just can't watch it. Not a Affleck fan, no matter how much people want to force him on us.

I am tempted to see it though, just to see Bryan Cranson's role, big fan of his character on breaking bad.

If you're looking for a different flick to catch, Sinister is one of the better horror movies to come along in awhile.

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