| 单词 | Argo |
| 例句 | On the underbelly of the Argo II, the glass bay doors split open. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Nico had never allowed himself the luxury of friends, but the crew of the Argo II was as close as he’d ever come. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The crew of the Argo //assembled at the rail and cut the grappling lines. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Leo pulled the Argo II out of the cavern seconds before the entire place imploded, taking the rest of the parking lot with it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z His primary concern was for Hazel, then for Jason, then for Percy and the others aboard the Argo II. They’d saved him in Rome. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He had led the crew of the Argo II into the House of Hades . . . and now he had accepted yet another terrible quest: risking himself to haul the Athena Parthenos back to Camp Half-Blood. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Then, no matter what happened in Greece, the Argo //would have no home to return to. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “And I have gifts for you, the brave navigator of the Argo II!” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He could run back to the Argo II and get Leo. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The ghostly crowd gave them a standing ovation as the Argo II extended its landing gear and settled on the arena floor. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They felt Nico’s anguish from his days on the Argo II and his encounter with Cupid in the ruins of Salona. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z ‘The Argo II can make it. It only has to stay in one piece long enough to get us back home. Once there, we can abandon ship.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Killian, a coal miner who moonlights as an emergency medical technician for the Healy Volunteer Fire Department, had a two- way radio on the Argo. Into the Wild 1996-01-01T00:00:00Z If Leo had a family, it was the demigods on the Argo II—and maybe Coach Hedge, which Leo would never admit aloud. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II was already pulling away from the dock. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Now the Argo II was approaching the end of its voyage. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She explained about their quest in the Argo II. When she got to the part about stopping Gaea from waking, she faltered. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The mooring lines snapped, and the Argo II shot into the clouds. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Only one demigod would make a boat like that, and he’d moored it as far out in the harbor as possible, where the Argo II couldn’t fail to spot it. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He had forgotten the Fleece and the Argo and his comrades: everything except Hylas. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Leo was standing on the deck of the Argo II, holding Hazel’s hand. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She worried that Leo would turn the wrong combination on the sphere and accidentally eject them all from the deck, or blow up the ship, or turn the Argo II into a giant toaster. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Looking up, she saw grappling lines shoot from the Argo II and wrap around the statue. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z A well-documented example from Pacific islands is the epidemic that swept over Fiji in 1806, brought by a few European sailors who struggled ashore from the wreck of the ship Argo. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Down below, the hull of the Argo II gleamed as it floated over the forum, like some massive bronze party balloon. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Even her one true magic item, her New York Yankees cap of invisibility, had stopped working, and was still back in her cabin on the Argo II. You've got your intelligence, a voice said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She got the briefest glimpse of the Argo II hovering above. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As the Argo //headed east into the fog, Percy decided at least one good thing had come out of his sword fight with Chrysaor. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “Just before the Argo II sailed. We didn’t want to make a big deal out of it.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z As the Argo II descended, she saw Percy leaning over the rail. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She disabled a third siege weapon by sawing through the torsion ropes, which should give the Argo II a clear approach from the north. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II had anchored in the bay along with six or seven cruise ships. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z One of the Roman catapults had fired, and the Argo II groaned and tilted sideways, flames bubbling over its bronze-plated hull. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II was designed like an ancient trireme, only twice as big. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Jason thought about the Argo II’s journey across the ocean, the dozens of encounters that had nearly killed them. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Only one ocean-going craft, the far-famed Argo, made it, sailing from Aieta; but she, too, would have crashed on the big rocks if Hera had not pulled her through, for love of Ieson, her captain. The Odyssey 1961-01-01T00:00:00Z She’d paced the deck of their flying warship, the Argo II, checking and double-checking the ballistae to make sure they were locked down. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They made it to the edge of the water and could see the Argo II, but there was no way to get there. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The stress of all those months working on the Argo II might’ve finally made him crack. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Far below, the Argo II looked like a toy boat in the channel. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II had been their home for so long. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z But days ago, on the Argo II, Percy had told her that he imagined a future for the two of them among the Roman demigods. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Soon the monster had completely forgotten the Argo II. Hazel kept stabbing at its head. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II raced east, cruising several hundred feet above the ground. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He thought about all those months he’d spent creating the Argo II. Somehow, making a boat to sail from Ogygia seemed like a more daunting task. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Antinous’s words rang in his ears - about the giants in Athens, the impossible trip facing the Argo II, the mysterious hunter Gaia had sent to intercept the Athena Parthenos. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Jason touched down on the deck of the Argo II. Thankfully, Leo had done his part. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Piper tried for a smile, but her own fears welled up inside her - for Jason and her friends on the Argo II, for herself, if she wasn’t able to do what Aphrodite had advised. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “The shrimp monster. The Argo II—is the ship okay?” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Soon after she’d landed on the Argo II, her pegasus Scipio had collapsed, overwhelmed by poisoned claw marks from a gryphon attack the night before. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II veered left, its aerial oars slashing through the clouds like rows of knives. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z When he climbed out again, the Argo II was coming in for a landing. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Soon the Argo II was rising into the sky. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He pulled the sheet away, revealing a collection of levers and knobs almost as complicated-looking as Leo’s control panel on the Argo II. “This button?” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Now, sitting in her cabin aboard the Argo II, she could feel the coin growing warm in her pocket. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The oars lifted, expanding into aerial blades with a sound like ninety umbrellas opening at once, and the Argo II rose into the sky. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was difficult to make out, but when the horse reared and whinnied, the sound carried all the way to the Argo II. Hazel had no doubt—it was Arion. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z In the gateway to the east, Hazel saw the Argo II plunging through the sky above the Apennines. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z ‘Dearest, be sensible. Give up your quest. Your Argo II could never make the trip to Athens. Even if it did, there’s the matter of the Athena Parthenos.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She looked up at the Argo II. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Frank’s old centurion badge was pinned to his shirt, despite the fact that the demigods of the Argo II were now Public Enemies Numbers 1 through 7 back at Camp Jupiter. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II could cover vast distances pretty quickly, thanks to its magical engine, but Leo figured the Romans had magic travel methods of their own. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Also, Antinous sounded confident that he could detect the Argo II. Hazel’s magic seemed to be obscuring the ship so far, but there was no telling how long that would last. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z ‘Take her aboard the Argo 77,’ Leo said. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She tasted again the Argo cornstarch and felt the marvelous biting and crunching it allowed her. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z Leo steered the Argo II away as the pirate vessel disappeared underwater. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The monster pushed against the Argo II. The deck lurched to forty-five degrees. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II turned in the sky, presenting its port side, and green fire blazed from the ballista. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z On the deck of the Argo II, Percy and Jason stood together, their swords crossed. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z ‘Are you sure you don’t want to come with us, Asclepius? Your guardian is out of commission. You’d be really helpful aboard the Argo //.’ Asclepius smiled wistfully. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Rachel the Oracle had tried to read the future, and while she couldn’t see much, she’d been certain that Leo needed to finish the Argo II before they could contact the Romans. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Then he had failed to stop a giant shrimp attack on the Argo II. Then the ichthyocentaurs, Chiron’s brothers, hadn’t even wanted to meet him. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He was staring at the Argo II, docked between the pillars as the sun set behind it. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The oars extended with a sound like machine-gun fire, and the Argo II turned from the dock, heading for the island in the distance. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They stopped a few yards from the Argo II. The leader looked up and studied the demigods. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He really didn’t get why Nico had promised to lead the Argo II to Epirus if he hated Percy Jackson so much. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They climbed aboard the Argo II, and Annabeth ran to the helm. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Shrimpzilla must have knocked them out of alignment, and the monster was in spitting distance, which meant that Leo couldn’t use the ballistae without setting the Argo II on fire as well. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Together they had shadow-travelled the entire crew of the Argo II out of the House of Hades. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z As the bronze man lifted a pointed crag to hurl it at the Argo he grazed his ankle and the blood gushed forth until he sank and died. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Once Leo had anchored the Argo II between the pillars, Jason summoned the wind to carry him and Piper ashore. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He must have known in his gut that the Argo II would eventually fall apart. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He was one of the men who sailed on the Argo to find the Golden Fleece. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth wanted to land the Argo II before those troops arrived, but the ground was still several hundred feet below. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Annabeth was dimly aware of the Argo II hovering to a stop about forty feet from the floor. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z They climbed aboard the Argo II and Frank smiled at her awkwardly. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Now, as the Argo II raced across the waves, Leo had to use all his skill just to keep the ship in one piece. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He explained the Prophecy of Seven, the building of the Argo II, and their quest to reach Greece and defeat the giants before Gaea woke. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Days ago, when she faced Khione on the Argo II, Piper had started talking without thinking, following her heart no matter what her brain said. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II was only a few hundred yards from the columns now. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Not very impressive compared to Gibraltar, but in front of the island, jutting from waves about a hundred yards offshore, were two white Grecian columns as tall as the Argo's masts. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z No sign of the Argo II. No sign of any coastline, familiar or otherwise, except for one tiny island at the horizon. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The crew of the Argo II had a big decision to make. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The deck cracked like thin ice under Jason’s legs and, with a sonic boom, the Argo II hurtled out of the clouds. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The job of the seven demigods aboard the Argo II, Chiron reminded them, was to finish the quest and come back safely. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He should have gotten everyone safely on board the Argo II before he started securing the statue. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II was now parked on a hill overlooking the city. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z White packinghouse workers in Chicago felt a bond with the Argo immigrants. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Roman demigods had formed ranks and were advancing toward the Argo II, but a miniature storm had gathered over their heads. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Where was the Argo IP Thoon knelt and touched the blade of his cleaver reverently against the earth. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II still floated over the river a few hundred yards away. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She missed the creaking timbers of the Argo II and the constellations her lamp used to make against the ceiling of her cabin aboard the ship. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The last Jason saw of his dad, Zeus was a hundred feet tall, holding the Argo II by its prow. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Some threw plates, food, and rocks at the Argo II, which was pointless, as most of the stuff fell back into the crowd. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z As they hiked down into the next valley, Piper wondered what was happening back on the Argo II. She was tempted to send an Iris-message, but Hercules had warned them not to contact their friends. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II was docked at a busy wharf. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They'd gone to all the trouble of building the Argo II so they could travel by sea and air, and they’d ended up in the earth anyway. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Supposedly, if they tossed one in the air, it would shoot upward in a streak of white phosphorus, alerting the Argo II that the team was in trouble. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Even the Argo II couldn’t do much against this kind of strength. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Frank, turn into a giant eagle. Don’t worry about me. Get her back to the Argo II!” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II listed dangerously to starboard, then righted itself and rocked on the surface of the lake. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Leo must have seen the Argo II sail in. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The boat captain dropped them at the Argo II, anchored a quarter of a mile out to sea. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She explained about the Argo II and their voyage to stop the giants from awakening Gaea. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z All his hard work on the Argo II would pay off. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The hardest part was afterwards, when Nico and the six demigods from the Argo II met on the porch of the Big House. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She felt like she was back on the deck of the Argo II, holding the Boreads’ ice grenade just before it detonated. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “The Argo. Much like this, but we did not have a dragon.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z By the time the god regained his feet and started lobbing coconuts at them from far below, the Argo II was already sailing through the clouds above the Mediterranean. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The strikebreakers at Argo confirmed in the immigrants’ minds that nothing had changed, that blacks could not be trusted. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II picked up speed, retreating northwest, as they’d been doing for the past two days. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Of course, he’d laid the groundwork for his secret project when he first built the Argo II, but he hadn’t told anyone about it. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “Just...undersea politics, I guess. The merpeople are territorial. The good news is they’re taking care of that aquarium in Atlanta. And they’ll help protect the Argo II as we cross the Atlantic.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She climbed on deck and joined the others as the Argo II settled in the middle of a field of sunflowers. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The cruise ship blew its horn again, and the Argo II had a shaking fit. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Finally Oeneus called for help upon the bravest men of Greece, and a splendid band of young heroes assembled, many of whom sailed later on the Argo. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z By the time the Argo II reached top speed, Fort Sumter was only a blot in the distance, and they were racing across the waves toward the ancient lands. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II was still aloft, barely, moored to the top of the Parthenon. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z After their encounter with Kymopo-what’s-her-name, the Argo II limped through the Aegean, too damaged to fly, too slow to outrun monsters. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She pointed to where the Argo II was docked. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z “You fought at the side of Jason and the Argonauts, didn’t you? On a ship like this, the first Argo.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Every few hours, it seemed, some Roman monster had decided the Argo II looked like a tasty treat. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z His whole life might pass here in the time it took his friends on the Argo II to have breakfast. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II was no longer in danger of sinking, though without Leo, they couldn’t do full repairs. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It wasn’t a lot—not compared to Bunker Nine, or even to his supplies aboard the Argo II. But it was more than sand and rocks. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The King stopped to gather them, and the Argo was saved. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z For that, she had to put her trust in the crew of the Argo II. The daylight was almost gone. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Water, Argo, and a bit of crushed lavender. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z ‘You know about me and -’ ‘The Argo II is a small ship.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Hazel gazed across the water, where the Argo II bobbed at anchor. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z He knew through his gift of prophecy that he could be defended from the Harpies by two men alone, who were among the company on the Argo—the sons of Boreas, the great North Wind. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z But just two days later, the good feelings evaporated when immigrant workers at the nearby Argo corn refinery walked out and six hundred black nonunion men marched in to take their places. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II definitely did not look friendly. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But she wondered if her friends on the Argo II would agree. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He wanted to strangle Leo and demand why the Argo II hadn’t sailed off to rescue Annabeth first, but he thought that might sound a little ungrateful. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Back on the Argo II, they gathered in the mess hall and filled in the rest of the crew. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z She would always be grateful for her family aboard the Argo II - but she had so many other friends and relatives she wished she could see one last time. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z ‘The Argo... back when I was a demigod, I sailed on the original ship, you know. Ah, to be a carefree adventurer again!’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Others say that Apsyrtus set sail on Argo with Medea, although why he did so is not explained, and that it was the King who pursued them. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z The entire Hephaestus cabin scoured the valley, finding bits and pieces of the Argo ITs broken hull, but no sign of Festus the dragon or his master. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II set down in the grassy field and the oars retracted. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She’d given the Greeks a fair chance...right up until the Argo II had started destroying her city. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo IFs crew would be outnumbered at least three to one. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II really wasn’t in good shape to fly, but Leo had got her airborne after only one night of work. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Aboard the Argo II, she felt about as useful as a box of ballast. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z As soon as she said it, the Argo II launched a second volley. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He’d nearly killed himself trying to finish the Argo II. Now he’d fired on the Roman camp, most likely started a war, and maybe lost the trust of his friends. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The Argo II veered to port, its aerial oars in motion, its sails catching the wind. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Hazel looked again at each swirling gateway: a demigod war, the destruction of the Argo II, disaster for herself and her friends. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z A thunderous boom shook the Argo II, though Piper wasn’t sure where it came from this time. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z It reminded him of Khione, plucking him off the deck of the Argo II with a gust of wind and shooting him halfway across the Mediterranean. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Maybe the Mist made it look like a fishing boat, or perhaps the cruisers thought the Argo II was a tourist attraction. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Leo had pinned her portrait next to the drawing of the Argo II to remind himself that sometimes visions do come true. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II rose above the ruins and all the ballistae and catapults fired simultaneously. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II limped forward under sail power, but their plan had paid off. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They’d initially welcomed the Argo II, since any enemy of Boreas was a friend of the South Wind, but they seemed to have forgotten that the demigods were their guests. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z The Argo II sailed down the Adriatic, a beautiful glittering expanse of blue; but Hazel couldn’t appreciate it, thanks to the constant rolling of the ship. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Another volley of Earthborn rocks hit the Argo II. This time Leo couldn’t return fire fast enough. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z The Argo II hovered directly over the river. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Alarm bells sounded on the Argo II. Hazel's friends scrambled on deck, manning the catapults. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z She listened to what Ruth said and sent Reba to the store for a box of Argo cornstarch. Song of Solomon 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z If they found it strange that the Argo II was populated by half-asleep kids in armor and pajamas and a man with goat legs, they didn’t let on. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z No story proved this fact better than the account of what the heroes suffered who sailed in the ship Argo to find the Golden Fleece. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Annabeth stared at the distant shape of the Argo II floating above downtown Sparta. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z A green dot for the Argo II blinked on the western side of the range, a few hundred miles north of Rome. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z As soon as the Argo II had passed into the straits, Arion broke off his harassment. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Down at the dock, Jason’s friends were working on the Argo II. The main sail had been repaired, the rigging replaced. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Yet a different story entirely caught on in Argo, as if there was nothing new in Iran 34 years after the Islamic revolution. Zero Dark Thirty and Argo don't do justice to Arabs 2013-02-20T13:00:00Z Out of context, few clips stand up well, and Argo's similarities to Team America seemed all the more glaring in snippet form. Baftas 2013: 10 key talking points 2013-02-11T00:06:44Z Recent best picture Oscar winners "12 Years a Slave," "Argo," "The King's Speech" and "Slumdog Millionaire" all premiered there. Telluride Film Festival names Guy Maddin, Kim Morgan guest directors 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z In Mendez's book "Argo: How the CIA and Hollywood Pulled Off the Most Audacious Rescue in History," the six Americans' passage through the Tehran airport and onto the plane was uneventful. Underdog 'Argo' continues on charmed Oscar path 2013-01-31T14:14:10Z No doubt we shall see nominations for Lincoln, Argo and the like. Oscars 2013: which films will prevail? 2013-01-08T11:54:30Z "Argo," the Iran hostage thriller and box office hit, was the big winner at Sunday's ceremony, taking home Best Picture and two other Oscars. Oscar TV audience rises to 40.3 million, show gets mauling 2013-02-25T23:52:16Z The night’s big prize, for best motion picture drama, went to “Argo,” a reality-based thriller about the rescue of American diplomats from Iran during its revolution. ‘Argo’ and ‘Les Misérables’ Win Top Golden Globes 2013-01-14T05:28:16Z "Lincoln" and "Argo" appear to be the Globe best drama front-runners, but "Django Unchained," which won a surprise five nominations from the HFPA, could prove an upset. Hollywood heats up with Oscar nominations, Golden Globes ceremony 2013-01-09T12:09:28Z Unfortunately, the competition is pretty tough: it's up against fellow Best Picture nominees "Lincoln," "Argo," "Silver Linings Playbook" and "Life of Pi." Oscar countdown: 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' 2013-02-14T18:47:36Z He is wiry, talkative and a little fidgety, with enormous black-rimmed glasses that could have worked as props in “Argo.” Up Close: Travis Bass, Impresario of the Night 2012-11-05T22:37:03Z Other big names appearing in London to promote their movies include Maggie Smith for Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut "Quartet", Ben Affleck for his spy thriller "Argo" and Helen Hunt for "The Sessions". London film festival opens, Rolling Stones to star 2012-10-10T11:37:00Z Rodney V. Sickmann, who was a Marine sergeant guard at the embassy, found out by happenstance that “Argo” was in production and was invited to visit the Los Angeles set. ‘Argo,’ as Seen by the Iran Hostage Crisis Survivors 2012-10-16T16:33:06Z Below, Ms. Seymour discusses some of her design ideas for "Argo." The Carpetbagger: Below the Line: The Sets of 'Argo' 2013-01-02T16:41:16Z "Argo" and "Lincoln" are perceived as the front-runners for best picture and director -- but this film just might surprise. Oscar countdown 'Life of Pi' 2013-02-19T17:44:04Z Never mind the sloppiness of Arabic-speaking Pakistanis in Zero Dark Thirty, or Turkish extras in Argo playing Iranian students. Zero Dark Thirty and Argo don't do justice to Arabs 2013-02-20T13:00:00Z While “Argo” is up for best picture, the director’s branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences overlooked him for a directing slot. Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z Though the film was widely criticized for historical inaccuracies, it was the Iranian government itself that had the strongest “Argo f— yourself” reaction. Strike Up the Banned: 5 Films That Sparked International Incidents 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Argo was born in Fresno, Calif., in 1942, and graduated from Fresno State University with a degree in mechanical engineering. Warren Argo, much-beloved Seattle old-time musician, dies of heart attack 2010-10-02T00:31:00Z Presidential drama "Lincoln" goes into Sunday's ceremony with seven nominations, followed by Iran hostage movie "Argo" and Quentin Tarantino's slavery-era "Django Unchained" with five apiece. Factbox: A look at Hollywood's Golden Globes 2013-01-13T15:10:43Z This story came vividly to mind this week on seeing Ben Affleck's outstanding thriller Argo, where cinema, real life and idealistic derring-do are similarly intertwined. Argo – review 2012-11-11T00:05:47Z But Argo has faced criticism for its alleged historical inaccuracies and for claiming that British and New Zealand officials initially turned away the US refugees. Alter Argo: Iranian film to tell other side of hostage crisis 2013-01-11T17:37:56Z Following the film among top nominees for the Hollywood awards were Iran hostage drama "Argo" and Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" with five nods each. "Lincoln" leads Golden Globe nominations 2012-12-13T14:19:08Z But even great men like those two need an amazing tool to help them to tell their tale: a talkative, rotten chip of wood that came from the great ship Argo itself. Inspiration Information: 'The Whispering Muse' 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z Those films each received four nominations, with "Argo," "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," "The Sessions" and "Skyfall" getting two apiece. The Carpetbagger: Screen Actors Guild Spreads Nominations Around 2012-12-12T14:35:29Z Nevertheless, he won a Golden Globe for his direction this month and Argo also won best movie drama at the Golden Globes. Hostage film "Argo" wins producers' award as Oscars loom 2013-01-27T10:16:29Z Well, on the evidence I saw here Argo looks set to make the sight of Ben Affleck grinning in a tuxedo a fixture of awards season. Toronto closes after very public festival 2012-09-13T10:22:04Z Fars was also infuriated by the Academy's decision to honour Argo, which it described as an "anti-Iranian" film produced by the "Zionist" company Warner Bros – an objection echoed by many other state agencies. Michelle Obama's Oscars dress too revealing for Iranian media 2013-02-25T18:32:03Z Also nominated for best ensemble cast were the Iran hostage-crisis thriller Argo and the British retiree adventure The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Lincoln, Les Mis, Playbook Lead SAG Awards 2012-12-12T19:24:58Z I think both of them were way better than Argo in terms of structure and theme. Iran scoffs at Oscar-winning 'Argo' 2013-02-25T17:42:15Z "The actor part of me was hungry for parts," he said at another "Argo" event recently. The Carpetbagger: 'Argo' and the Workaday C.I.A. Officer 2012-12-21T17:40:17Z Others said "Argo" also shows the need for Iranian filmmakers to deal more with issues from the Revolution. Iran scoffs at Oscar-winning 'Argo' 2013-02-25T17:42:15Z For all that, most pundits are favouring Ben Affleck's Argo to seize the crowning best picture Oscar. Oscars 2013: live! 2013-02-25T01:16:07Z As the director, producer and star of “Argo” he was considered a shoo-in for a best director nomination, typically crucial in any campaign for a best picture prize. The Carpetbagger: Ben Affleck, Now an Underdog With ‘Argo,’ Is on the Rebound 2013-01-16T22:39:05Z This is a movie about moviemaking, after all, like “Argo” or “Day for Night” or “Singing in the Rain,” and as such it teases the viewer with knowing winks and easy-access insider references. ‘X’ Review: Trash, Art and the Movies 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Ben Affleck receives the Golden Globe for best director for his film Argo. Ben Affleck: Iran's plan for Argo response film is 'badge of honour' 2013-01-14T12:03:36Z Mr. Weinstein praised that movie, too, adding compliments to "Argo," "Life of Pi," "Beasts of the Southern Wild" and "Amour" for good measure. The Carpetbagger: Harvey Weinstein, Film Fan (and That Includes 'Lincoln') 2013-01-22T17:06:04Z And so far this season, it’s his “Argo” co-star Alan Arkin who has received the lion’s share of precursor nominations, for playing a bombastic — and fictional — studio executive. The Carpetbagger: De Niro and Samuel L. Jackson Are Supporting Actor Hopefuls 2012-12-19T23:28:11Z According to the generally reliable credits on the Internet Movie Database, “Argo” is Mr. Arkin’s 15th film since “Little Miss Sunshine,” for which he won an Oscar as best supporting actor in 2007. Alan Arkin and Kristen Stewart at Toronto Film Festival 2012-09-07T22:59:04Z Just two years ago “Argo,” a fact-based story in which Hollywood hustlers and the CIA united to free American hostages from Iran, took SAG’s ensemble prize and a nomination for Alan Arkin as supporting actor. SAG Awards 2015: 'Birdman' noms find actors supporting actors 2014-12-10T05:00:00Z In 2013 Ang Lee took the prize for Life of Pi, which lost the top prize to Argo. Here's Who Will Win at the Oscars 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z There are story points in the film that reminded me of “Argo,” like the files of people that needed to be disposed of at the last minute, or the money being burned. In the Fall of Saigon, Lessons for Today 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z The Hollywood star, a producer of "Argo", said he was thrilled the film was nominated for the Oscars' Best Picture award. Affleck wins directors' top award as "Argo" hurtles toward Oscars 2013-02-03T08:34:23Z Argo Yuwono, Jakarta’s police spokesman, did not respond to requests for comment. Indonesian filmmaker named suspect after sharing posts on Papua 2019-09-27T04:00:00Z The great escape chronicled in "Argo" seems to be just the sort of escapism they're looking for this season. Underdog 'Argo' continues on charmed Oscar path 2013-01-31T14:14:10Z Yet "Argo" and Affleck were surprise best-drama and director winners at the Golden Globes, and then there's Saturday's Producers Guild win for "Argo," leaving the Oscar race looking like anybody's guess. Guild gold: Actors gather for SAG's big night 2013-01-27T18:46:04Z "Taken 2" sales outpaced receipts for "Argo," a movie that Affleck stars in and directs. Thriller 'Taken 2' earns second box office win 2012-10-15T22:14:12Z Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc, released "Argo" and "Cloud Atlas." Ben Affleck's "Argo" beats Hanks in "Cloud Atlas" 2012-10-28T16:14:09Z Critically acclaimed Iran hostage thriller "Argo," last week's box office leader, came in third this weekend after generating $10.2 million in sales. "Wreck-It Ralph" hammers box office, sails over "Flight" 2012-11-04T20:50:30Z They include the Oscar-winning Argo, and Live By Night, which was released in the UK in January to generally unenthusiastic reviews. Ben Affleck reveals he underwent treatment for alcoholism 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z When the American Embassy’s printer breaks down, with only hours before father and son are due at the airport with the boy’s new visa, it almost feels like the final minutes of “Argo.” Theater Review: ‘Who’s Your Daddy?,’ Starring Johnny O’Callaghan 2013-05-13T21:40:12Z Affleck was also surprisingly passed over for a best director nomination for the Academy Awards, which were announced on Thursday, but can comfort himself with Argo's double win at the Critic's Choice movie awards. Iran plans movie riposte to Ben Affleck's Argo 2013-01-11T13:52:29Z "Lincoln" is up for adapted screenplay, along with "Argo," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Life of Pi" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." `Lincoln,' `Argo' earn Writers Guild nominations 2013-01-04T18:43:13Z The next year, “Argo” won with its reality-based tale of a hostage rescue that used a fake film for cover. Academy Awards: ‘Birdman’ Wins Best Picture Oscar 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z The cast of Iranian hostage drama "Argo" and British comedy "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," about a group of seniors who retire to a ramshackle hotel in India, received two nominations each. Anne Hathaway, Tommy Lee Jones win Screen Actors Guild awards 2013-01-28T02:08:35Z And a Best Picture/Best Director split is always interesting; should it happen this year, I think "Argo"/Spielberg is the most likely combination. Oscar countdown: 'Lincoln' 2013-02-20T18:24:18Z With Argo, Lincoln's great Oscar rival, things get more slippery. Lincoln, Argo, Capote and the intricacies of weaving fact into fiction 2013-02-19T15:55:29Z After Affleck’s actions became public in April, the Argo actor and director identified the relative as Benjamin Cole on Twitter. Ben Affleck's slave-owning family tree: records sketch a conflicted past 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z All along “Argo” had seemed in step with the awards machinery. The Carpetbagger: Ben Affleck, Now an Underdog With ‘Argo,’ Is on the Rebound 2013-01-16T22:39:05Z Sure things: “Lincoln,” “Argo” and “Zero Dark Thirty” will be there, beyond the shadow of a doubt. ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Argo,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ poised for Oscar nominations 2013-01-03T03:00:15Z Mr. Argo was a big, robust man with a mustache and long hair who filled up the room with his presence, voice, a big laugh and good humor. Warren Argo, much-beloved Seattle old-time musician, dies of heart attack 2010-10-02T00:31:00Z Despite some historical anachronisms and irregularities, I liked it a lot … Argo is but another indication of Ben Affleck's genius in creating edge-of-the-seat thrillers. What films have you been watching? 2012-11-19T16:49:50Z In "Argo", which is based on a real account, Affleck also plays the lead role of a CIA agent entrusted with extracting six Americans from revolutionary Iran after the U.S. embassy is stormed. Affleck wins directors' top award as "Argo" hurtles toward Oscars 2013-02-03T08:34:23Z Fresh from the Oscar-winning success of Argo, the 41-year-old is stepping into the spandex for next year's Man Of Steel sequel. In Pictures: Batman through the ages 2013-08-23T14:26:00Z When “Argo” did end up winning, conjecture abounded that Mr. Affleck’s directorial snub boosted the picture’s chances, by making it an underdog. ‘La La Land’ Has an Oscars Edge: Its Hollywoodness 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Of course, nearly every story, from Oedipus Rex to Argo, portrays someone in revolt; that’s called fiction. Cloud Atlas: The Wachowskis Struggle in the Stratosphere 2012-10-25T12:00:33Z Just as "Argo" emerged as the unlikely victor over "Lincoln" last year, another 1970s-set crowd-pleaser is turning into the Academy Awards favorite over a solemn historical epic about slavery. With SAG win, 'Hustle' has Oscar look of 'Argo' 2014-01-19T06:40:15Z No fewer than three leading contenders — “Lincoln,” “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Argo” — have found their prize campaigns entwined with the nation’s politics. D.C. Journey for ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘Argo’ 2012-12-21T23:58:57Z Q: There's a certain irony to Argo becoming a real movie. Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z New release "The Man With The Iron Fists" was unable to beat "Argo's" momentum this weekend and came in fourth with ticket sales of $8.2 million. "Wreck-It Ralph" hammers box office, sails over "Flight" 2012-11-04T20:50:30Z After Michelle Obama raised the tone of the broadcast by announcing the best picture award for Argo from the White House, MacFarlane was forced to stand on stage and sing The Loser Song. Oscars 2013: the meanest show ever? 2013-02-25T19:02:22Z He was introduced by Bryan Cranston, whom he directed and co-starred with in "Argo." The Carpetbagger: Spielberg and Affleck Get the Last Laughs 2013-02-05T17:52:16Z The nominees are familiar – Skyfall is up for best film, though this time against The Imposter and Berberian Sound Studio, rather than the ubiquitous Argo. TV highlights 14/03/2013 2013-03-14T07:00:04Z Q: "Argo" the film depicts the 1979 storming of the U.S. embassy and hostage crisis. Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z Even when his character appears to be in charge, like his CIA agent in "Argo," you're not surprised that the Americans he's supposed to be saving in Iran during the 1980 hostage crisis are nervous. Ben Affleck gets the manipulated man's every twist and turn right 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z Since he’s proven his chops—even playing Superman in his role as George Reeves in 2006’s Hollywoodland—with Argo, State of Play and The Town. A Grey Area: 8 Other Stars Who Fans Thought Were Horribly Miscast 2013-09-05T09:45:07Z In last year’s early critics’ voting, the top two candidates for Best Picture were Zero Dark Thirty and Argo. Critics Awards 2: Judgment Daze 2013-12-10T18:55:39Z Last year's DGA winner, Ben Affleck for Iran hostage drama "Argo", was not nominated for the best director Oscar award, which was given to Ang Lee for "Life of Pi". Cuaron wins directors award as 'Gravity' gathers speed to Oscars 2014-01-26T20:31:48Z While the senators were busy giving Sony some bipartisan direction, Ben Affleck, who directed and starred in “Argo,” had a better time of it in the House. D.C. Journey for ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘Argo’ 2012-12-21T23:58:57Z Remember, Affleck not only helmed critical hits Gone Baby Gone and The Town, the last film he directed, Argo, won an Oscar. What's Next for DC Movies After Suicide Squad 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z Played out against the backdrop of the 1979 hostage crisis, Argo spins the account of a joint Hollywood-CIA mission to spring six imperiled Americans from revolutionary Iran, using a fake movie production as a decoy. Oscars 2013: Argo wins best picture 2013-02-25T04:55:00Z Bryan Cranston had three overall nominations, as best actor in a TV drama for Breaking Bad, an ensemble honor for that show and a film ensemble honor for Argo. Lincoln, Les Mis, Playbook Lead SAG Awards 2012-12-12T19:24:58Z "Paranormal Activity" finished ahead of Iran hostage drama "Argo," which collected $16.6 million at domestic theaters from Friday through Sunday. Fourth "Paranormal Activity" scares off box office rivals 2012-10-21T16:27:01Z Among the other eight nominees, Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" was perceived as the biggest competition to "Argo." 'Argo' takes best picture at the Oscars 2013-02-25T05:06:12Z And of course, if it were fiction, the movie Argo would actually get made and be a massive hit in Iran. Argo – review 2012-11-08T15:30:01Z Which brings us to "Argo," whose makers have acknowledged since that they tweaked some details in depicting the daring rescue of six American embassy workers during the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. AP writers pick `Argo' for Oscar best picture 2013-02-21T17:46:04Z Argo presents this context imaginatively, though fleetingly and perhaps too vaguely. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z At one point they just pronounced the word "Argo" in different funny accents. The Carpetbagger: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Will Be Giving Sondheim His Big Break 2013-01-11T17:38:50Z Ben Affleck gets a gong for Argo at the SAG awards in LA. Trailer Trash 2013-02-03T00:05:43Z Previous Scripter winners include "12 Years a Slave," "Argo" and "The Social Network." 'Gone Girl,' 'Wild,' 'Inherent Vice' among Scripter Award nominees 2015-01-08T05:00:00Z No longer is the best picture going to be a toss-up between that troika of national-historical heavies: Argo, Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty. Oscar nominations pull a surprise by showing some taste – but will it last? 2013-01-11T14:12:00Z Ben Affleck is nominated both as director of “Argo” and as its leading actor. ‘Lincoln’ Leads Race for British Academy Awards 2013-01-09T09:33:12Z The past four Scripter winners -- "12 Years a Slave," "Argo," "The Descendants" and "The Social Network" -- went on to win the Oscar for adapted screenplay. 'The Imitation Game' wins USC Scripter Award for adapted screenplay 2015-02-01T05:00:00Z The same week, she appeared on a broadcast of the Oscars wearing a sparkling Naeem Khan gown as she presented the Best Picture Award to Argo. You go girl: First Lady Michelle Obama is hitting her stride in the second term 2013-03-02T12:00:00Z Though Bigelow nonetheless won best director, “Argo” took home the big prize. Who cares if ‘Selma,’ ‘Imitation Game’ bend truth? Not Oscar 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z To Talebzadeh, it was clear that “Argo” was part of a larger plan by the American entertainment industry to remind a younger generation of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis. ‘Argo’ just another insult by Hollywood, Iranians say 2013-02-19T06:28:19Z Watching this film, it is incredible to think that only recently I was raising niggling little objections to some minor things I wasn't sure about in Argo or Beasts of the Southern Wild. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters – review 2013-02-28T15:29:01Z Honors from the actors union, next weekend's Directors Guild of America Awards and Saturday night's Producers Guild of America Awards - whose top honor went to "Argo" - typically help to establish clear favorites for the Oscars. Guild gold: Actors gather for SAG's big night 2013-01-27T18:46:04Z “La La Land” seemed almost certain to follow in the footsteps of recent best-picture winners like “Birdman,” “Argo” and “The Artist,” which were all about show business themselves. ‘La La Land’ Has an Oscars Edge: Its Hollywoodness 2017-01-04T05:00:00Z Directed by Ben Affleck, who also plays the lead role, “Argo” was a surprise hit during a sneak preview at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado last week. Alan Arkin and Kristen Stewart at Toronto Film Festival 2012-09-07T22:59:04Z The same was true, two years earlier, of “12 Years a Slave” and Alfonso Cuarón’s “Gravity,” respectively, and, the year before that, for “Argo” and Lee’s “Life of Pi.” My 2017 Oscar Predictions 2017-02-21T05:00:00Z The team’s code phrase for their scam: “Argo f— yourself.” Ben Affleck's Argo: Can a Fake Movie Save Real Lives? 2012-10-11T12:00:13Z The upshot of the Royal Opera House do was that Argo soundly battered Lincoln, taking best film and best director. Close up: Baftas 2013 2013-02-14T16:50:35Z Even the more conscientious popular representations of Iran, such as Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning dramatisation of an episode from the hostage crisis in Argo, reinforce the immediate association of the country with fanaticism and violence. Revolutionary Iran: A History of the Islamic Republic by Michael Axworthy – review 2013-03-25T10:00:01Z “Air” is Messina’s third appearance in an Affleck-directed film, after the Oscar-winning drama “Argo” and the period crime tale “Live by Night.” How Chris Messina Forced Matt Damon to Up His Game in ‘Air’ 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The last four best picture Oscar winners — "The King's Speech," "The Artist," "Argo" and "12 Years" — played at both Telluride and Toronto. No best picture front-runners. Yet. 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z They secure the rights to one called Argo. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z Between , Flight, Argo and Taken 2, four of the weekend’s top five grossers all held well with older moviegoers. Live and Let Fly: Skyfall Breaks the Bond Barrier 2012-11-11T23:02:10Z Ben Affleck's Argo was a hit with both critics and audiences For other films, the awards season race had begun before they even got here. Toronto closes after very public festival 2012-09-13T10:22:04Z Argo won three awards, also best editing, on a night when honours were spread quite evenly. Baftas: stars dress for show not snow as awards hail director Ben Affleck 2013-02-10T21:57:39Z Best popcorn movies: “The Avengers,” “Skyfall,” “Premium Rush,” “The Hunger Games,” “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Argo.” 2012’s worst screen chemistry — and other dubious achievements in cinema 2012-12-27T21:15:42Z Argo had an operational necessity that demanded out-of-the-box thinking, and this kind of unorthodox planning probably won't be replicated until another occasion when traditional solutions won't work. Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z "Argo" won best picture as expected, along with two other prizes. `Argo' wins best picture on scattered Oscar night 2013-02-25T18:25:11Z If anybody saw Argo or The Town and all the work he’s been doing lately, it’s way more nuanced and interesting and way more difficult than Batman! Matt Damon Has a Busy Schedule (Which Doesn’t Include Playing Robin) 2013-08-29T16:53:20Z Leading as of Tuesday wasn't the favorite "Argo," nor was it Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," but rather David O. Russell's "Silver Linings Playbook." On Twitter, a peanut gallery mocks the Oscars 2013-02-20T18:45:09Z Best screenplay went to Iran hostage film Argo, directed by and starring Ben Affleck, also an Oscar favourite. The Master wins over LA Critics 2012-12-10T10:30:34Z Strong holdovers such as "Argo," "Hotel Transylvania" and "Taken 2" made the difference, with domestic business totaling $131 million, up 8 percent from the same weekend a year ago, according to Hollywood.com. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z "Argo" has dominated the awards picture with wins at the Golden Globes and ceremonies held by the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America. Does Oscar crown await Affleck's 'Argo?' 2013-02-21T16:23:11Z His fame was briefly revived last year when his character was featured in the film “Argo,” the Oscar-winning account of the Iran hostage crisis. Rebirth of Book by Aide to Carter 2013-07-26T21:47:53Z The move represents another step in the company's effort to fill unused space at the tower; last fall an Argo Tea shop opened near the main entrance on Michigan Avenue. Restaurant to open in Tribune Tower 2012-01-11T06:05:00Z Here the cast of Argo run the gamut after winning best picture, drama. Golden Globes 2013 - the winners in pictures 2013-01-14T08:04:00Z Argo was the name of the bogus movie. Ben Affleck in Line of Sight for first-person military movie 2011-08-25T12:10:21Z Neither happened, but the artwork was used by the Central Intelligence Agency as part of an elaborate ploy to rescue six State Department employees stranded in Tehran, an operation dramatized in the 2012 film “Argo.” In San Diego, a Comics Confab That Never Ends 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z With Affleck's third directorial effort "Argo" becoming an awards contender, Damon joked that the film's success can only be a good thing for his own budding directing career. Matt Damon tackles "fracking" issue in the "Promised Land" 2012-12-28T11:06:04Z The real fake Argo, as it were, was based on Hindu-Buddhist mythology – not quite Middle Eastern or a glorification of Islam, but the CIA seemed to think it was close enough. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z Argo's double win installs it as firm favourite, ahead of Steven Spielberg's Lincoln and other contenders such as Ang Lee's Life of Pi and Tom Hooper's Les Misérables, for the top gong. Argo is surprise Oscars favourite after SAG and PGA wins 2013-01-28T11:50:21Z He took a poke at academy voters over the snub of Ben Affleck, who missed out on a directing nomination for best-picture favorite “Argo.” ‘Argo,’ ‘Pi’ split honors 2013-02-25T06:12:59Z In addition to Silver Linings Playbook, both Argo and The Master from the current UK top 10 are likely to feature in the nominations, as well as possibly Skyfall. A stable start for Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! 2012-11-27T15:39:43Z At the Golden Globes in January, Lincoln suffered its first public reversal as Argo prevailed in the best dramatic picture contest and Affleck beat Spielberg in the directing category. Oscars 2013: how Argo beat Lincoln 2013-02-25T08:47:00Z Even with preferential voting, the two movies that won the top prize among actors, directors and producers guilds — “The King’s Speech” in 2011 and "Argo" in 2013 — also went on to win best picture. Oscars 2015: Can 'Boyhood' pull a 'Braveheart' on 'Birdman'? 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z Over at Awards Daily Sasha Stone pointed out that "Argo has to overcome history in 3 different ways to win this year." Academy Awards: season's splits pave way for the Mr Potato Head Oscars 2013-01-30T18:10:01Z Q: So you credit the show for your feature film resurgence, including last year's "Drive," "Contagion" and the upcoming Ben Affleck-directed "Argo"? Actor Bryan Cranston tackles evil role in "Total Recall" 2012-08-02T15:57:35Z In his review of "Argo," he pronounced it "just so-so." The Carpetbagger: A Gala of Stars and Bleeps 2013-01-09T15:00:30Z So it is with Argo, which is a good film. Oscars 2013: Argo's win for best picture means everyone has to hate it now 2013-02-25T15:01:34Z Ben Affleck's "Argo," which was left off the New York Film Critics Circle list, earned a nod for "special achievement in filmmaking." The Carpetbagger: Sorry, 'Lincoln,' That Wasn't Your Day 2012-12-06T15:00:33Z Actors love it when one of their own moves into a successful directing career, and Affleck — who’s rarely earned raves for his dramatic chops — also delivers one of his best performances in “Argo.” Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z Argo suddenly wipes out all that revolutionary rhetoric and reminds me of the other side of the story. Why Argo is hard for Iranians to watch 2012-11-13T16:56:00Z "Flight" was distributed by Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc. Warner Bros., a division of Time Warner Inc, distributed "Argo." "Wreck-It Ralph" hammers box office, sails over "Flight" 2012-11-04T20:50:30Z Based on real events, "Argo" is the story of a bad idea turned into a brilliant one, and of how, miraculously, things worked out ... just like in the movies. 'Argo' rides the waves of suspense to a dramatic Hollywood ending 2012-10-11T20:06:03Z Backstage, Affleck described how surreal it was when he heard her say the word: "Argo." `Argo' wins best picture on scattered Oscar night 2013-02-25T18:25:11Z For me, Argo was a decently made film, if a little shallow and naïve, and the depiction of the Iranians as simply foolish or malevolent is uncomfortable. Bafta judges share the love 2013-02-10T22:15:43Z The representation of Iran in Argo is certainly questionable but, as when the Kazakhstan foreign ministry threatened to sue over Borat, the prospect of a lawsuit doesn't seem entirely realistic. Never mind Iran and Argo, the Brits should sue Hollywood 2013-03-13T16:11:22Z There are also grumbles that by knocking Argo and Zero Dark Thirty out of contention, the Academy have essentially sewn the whole thing up for Steven Spielberg. Oscar nominations pull a surprise by showing some taste – but will it last? 2013-01-11T14:12:00Z After winning the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 27, “Argo” and Mr. Affleck also took home the biggest trophy at the Directors Guild Awards on Saturday. The Annual Nominee Luncheon for the Oscars 2013-02-04T22:55:31Z Argo is banned in Iran, where it is viewed as 'anti-Iranian'. Alter Argo: Iranian film to tell other side of hostage crisis 2013-01-11T17:37:56Z Argo won best drama and director at the Golden Globes and top film honours from the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America. Ben Affleck's Argo becomes Oscar favourite with DGA win 2013-02-03T09:52:08Z Will Argo capitalise on the momentum of the Globes and Baftas and take the top prize? The ticking clock begins 2013-02-24T16:56:00Z We shot a lot of Argo in Istanbul, and I was out there scouting locations while Bond was there. Trailer Trash 2013-02-03T00:05:43Z If your head for recent Oscar trivia is as bad as mine, I’ll share the fruits of my Googling and remind us all that those movies were “The King’s Speech,” “The Artist” and “Argo.” Critic’s Notebook: At Telluride Festival, a Redford Solo and Other Previews 2013-09-02T21:37:32Z He missed out on an Academy Award nomination for best director but Argo has dominated other awards since the Oscar nominations were announced. Ben Affleck's Argo becomes Oscar favourite with DGA win 2013-02-03T09:52:08Z Bad Lieutenant 1991 Abel Ferrara Harvey Keitel, Victor Argo The Leopard goes each year to a director who is considered to be one of the greats but who is still active. Abel Ferrara takes the Swiss as he rocks the Locarno film festival 2011-08-08T11:47:11Z He added that he had sent Affleck an email on Saturday, saying he was pleased to hear that "Argo" has received international acclaim even though the debate still continues about the role Canada played. Ex-Canada ambassador slighted by Affleck's "Argo" 2013-02-23T17:28:08Z Toronto is also seen as a launch pad for films aiming at Oscar glory, with previous years seeing the premieres of Dallas Buyers Club, Still Alice and Argo. Snowden to Amanda Knox: true stories set to make headlines at Toronto film festival 2016-09-08T04:00:00Z “Argo” has dominated other awards since the Oscar nominations. Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z In 2013, he took home a second Oscar for best picture winner “Argo,” which he produced and directed. Ben Affleck, out of rehab, calls addiction a lifelong struggle 2018-10-04T04:00:00Z Affleck’s Oscar snub has not hurt “Argo” and may even have earned it some favor among awards voters as an underdog favorite. Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z Affleck has already adapted another Lehane novel, Gone Baby Gone, and, as with Argo, may take the lead role as well as direct. Iran plans movie riposte to Ben Affleck's Argo 2013-01-11T13:52:29Z With Ben Affleck's "Argo" the generally accepted front-runner, Hudlin says he's not "polishing my acceptance speech," but proudly going as only the fourth black best picture nominee. For 'Django' producer, an unexpected Oscar ride 2013-02-14T14:05:16Z He's up for the film honor at the guild awards, and "Argo" is looking like the best-picture favorite at the Oscars on Feb. 24. DGA: Another big night for Affleck's 'Argo'? 2013-02-02T18:16:05Z We've seen several emerge this year alone, including the likely Oscar contender "Argo." 5 great movies about making movies 2012-11-21T22:31:05Z The nominees this year are the editors for "Argo," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Zero Dark Thirty," "Lincoln" and "Life of Pi." The Carpetbagger: Director Snubs Point to a Threeway Race: 'Lincoln' vs. 'Playbook' and 'Pi' 2013-01-10T15:00:25Z Argo is a story of a CIA scheme to recruit Hollywood professionals to assist in a scheme to rescue US diplomats from Iran in 1980. Oscars 2013: and the overall winner is … politics 2013-02-23T23:22:53Z Some studios still occasionally support low-to-mid-budget awards season movies such as Argo, which became a commercial and critical hit for Warner Bros, but these are few and far between. Blockbusters rake in summer cash as ruthless targeting bears fruit 2013-07-01T12:49:11Z So we will refrain from handicapping the Oscar chances of Ben Affleck’s “Argo,” which arrived in Telluride as a semi-surprise sneak preview and provided a jolt of swift and slick entertainment. Critic’s Notebook: Four Days of Films at Telluride 2012-09-03T22:16:36Z Based on real events, Argo takes you behind the scenes of the covert operation to rescue six Americans during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Today's Movie Trailer: Ben Affleck's Argo 2012-05-09T15:03:51Z On a mission … Argo leads this year's Academy power list. Oscars race 2013: Argo in pole position after winning Writers Guild award 2013-02-18T14:29:04Z Then, three inventive, reality-based dramas — “Argo,” “Lincoln” and “Zero Dark Thirty”— unexpectedly turned the last Oscar contest into a rousing political brawl. Filmmakers Embrace Reality, on the High Seas and Beyond 2013-07-17T15:36:51Z The "Argo" star told the committee he planned to travel to Congo again next year. Affleck calls for stronger US leadership in Congo 2012-12-19T22:13:09Z The former hostages consider it a trifle odd that “Argo” is based on the tale of six embassy staff members who eluded Iranians, posing as students, who took over the embassy on Nov. 4, 1979. ‘Argo,’ as Seen by the Iran Hostage Crisis Survivors 2012-10-16T16:33:06Z "Lincoln," a drama about President Abraham Lincoln's fight to abolish slavery, was up against "Argo" for WGA's Best Adapted Screenplay. "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Argo" win top Writers Guild Awards 2013-02-18T05:30:40Z "When you look at the small group of movies that are really in contention to win, `Argo' is the most exciting choice in two ways," said Dave Karger, chief correspondent for movie-ticket seller Fandango.com. Underdog 'Argo' continues on charmed Oscar path 2013-01-31T14:14:10Z On Saturday, Argo won the Producers Guild award – a key measure of Hollywood sentiment – beating Lincoln, Les Miserables and Silver Linings Playbook, which are all Academy Award best picture contenders. Argo wins top Screen Actors Guild prize, boosting Oscar hopes 2013-01-28T08:21:45Z "If you listen to what people are saying it is that 'Lincoln' is a brilliant film in terms of direction but it is not that exciting to watch unlike 'Argo.'" Spielberg seen winning director Oscar for "Lincoln" 2013-01-30T12:02:23Z Argo, directed by Ben Affleck, was the People's Choice Award runner up. Silver Linings wins Toronto prize 2012-09-17T09:09:27Z "Argo" ticks along breathlessly, moving us smoothly through labyrinthine CIA offices and bustling Tehran streets, always giving the impression of vast crowds and busyness. 'Argo' rides the waves of suspense to a dramatic Hollywood ending 2012-10-11T20:06:03Z While steeped in the trends and filmmaking style of the decade, "Argo" still feels immediate and relevant. Review: Ambitious `Argo' one of year's best films 2012-10-08T22:48:11Z Argo quickly pressed a single, which sold half a million copies: a gold record. In the year jazz went avant-garde, Ramsey Lewis went pop with a bang 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z A few hours later there was a special sneak screening of Mr. Affleck's new film, "Argo," at the Chuck Jones Theater, and Telluride had reclaimed its role as an early site of Oscar-race tea-leaf reading. ArtsBeat: Telluride Film Festival: A Sneak Peek at 'Argo' 2012-08-31T23:42:25Z Argo, a look at the CIA and the Iranian hostage crisis, is following closely with four best film noms and two directing nods for Ben Affleck. Film awards season 2012-13: All the major nominees and winners 2013-01-08T14:00:00Z My verdict from Toronto: Argo is a solid but very ordinary thriller with patriotic and inspirational elements — which is to say that, yes, the Academy should probably save Affleck an aisle seat next Feb. 24. Ben Affleck's Argo: Can a Fake Movie Save Real Lives? 2012-10-11T12:00:13Z I really loved Argo, I thought that was brilliant. Jennifer Lawrence: 'I'm in Hawaii eating doughnuts' 2012-12-13T20:00:03Z Though he called “Argo” “the best thing I’ve been involved with in my career,” there is one thing he fears will haunt him. The Carpetbagger: Ben Affleck, Now an Underdog With ‘Argo,’ Is on the Rebound 2013-01-16T22:39:05Z Both Beasts and Rust will face strong competition from Ben Affleck's awards contender Argo, arriving this week. Skyfall leaves studios imagining they've drowned and dreamed this moment 2012-11-06T17:51:35Z Ben Affleck is nominated both as director of "Argo" and as its leading actor. 'Lincoln' leads race for British Academy Awards 2013-01-09T14:09:31Z "Argo" has done well in New Zealand, earning just over $1 million. Passing reference in 'Argo' rankles New Zealand 2013-03-21T06:46:08Z At the SAG afterparty, he had competition from only one star: Bryan Cranston, an "Argo" castmate and a surprise winner in the television categories for his critically lauded role in "Breaking Bad." The Carpetbagger: As 'Argo' Advances, Other Films Can't Be Counted Out 2013-01-28T17:08:20Z Ben Affleck's current Oscar contender Argo, which is set against the backdrop of the Iran hostage crisis, was on the list just two years ago. 2012 Black List unveils best unproduced screenplays 2012-12-19T13:40:21Z That is why Ben Affleck had a mild dig at the British in Argo, and Mel Gibson in Braveheart and The Patriot. Should 'true story' films such as Zero Dark Thirty and Argo be rated L for lie? 2013-01-17T18:29:01Z "Argo" is generating buzz as an Oscar contender after earning stellar marks from critics, with 94 percent of reviews collected on the Rotten Tomatoes website praising the film. Thriller 'Taken 2' earns second box office win 2012-10-15T22:14:12Z Other nominees included Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" with nine and Iran hostage thriller "Argo", cult drama "The Master" and James Bond movie "Skyfall" with seven each. Film "Lincoln" gets record 13 Critics Choice nominations 2012-12-11T19:31:24Z Argo was first touted as a possible Oscar contender when it premiered at last autumn's Toronto film festival, although it initially struggled to outpace its closest rival, Steven Spielberg's historical saga Lincoln. Oscars 2013: Argo wins best picture 2013-02-25T04:55:00Z Prior accuracy: In 2013, the site offered a strong probability that "Argo" would win best picture — along with many pundits — and saw its prediction come true Oscar night. Oscars 2015: Big Data number crunchers try their hand at calling the awards 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Only four other films have also triumphed with the Directors Guild, Producers Guild, Writers Guild and Screen Actors Guild: “Argo,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Slumdog Millionaire” and “American Beauty.” ‘Everything Everywhere’ Wins Writers Guild Award, Sweeping Major Guilds 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z Director Ben Affleck couldn't use any elements of Lord of Light in his Argo, because in real life he didn't have the rights. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z In an indicator of movie industry sentiment, "Argo" won the Producers Guild Award in Los Angeles, beating "Lincoln," "Les Miserables," and "Silver Linings Playbook" which are all Academy Award best picture contenders. Anne Hathaway, Tommy Lee Jones win Screen Actors Guild awards 2013-01-28T02:08:35Z Yo, Ben, I saw 'Argo,' oh my God, Ben you are doing good. The Carpetbagger: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Will Be Giving Sondheim His Big Break 2013-01-11T17:38:50Z Garner's violet-colored, custom-made Gucci gown was a winner - but that wasn't what she was looking for after husband Ben Affleck's film "Argo" won best picture. Jennifer Garner loves pictures of bearded Affleck 2013-03-14T15:15:09Z Several mid-sized hits that won critical acclaim, including Steven Spielberg's historical drama "Lincoln" and the Iran hostage thriller "Argo," became box office darlings. "Hobbit" may bring a Hollywood ending to 2012 box office 2012-11-30T12:21:40Z Affleck's Oscar snub has not hurt Argo and may even have earned it some favour among awards voters as an underdog favourite. Ben Affleck's Argo becomes Oscar favourite with DGA win 2013-02-03T09:52:08Z Argo's final scenes are superbly tense, as the six make it onto the plane by the skin of their teeth. The truth behind Affleck's Argo 2013-01-14T00:55:56Z Others say "Argo" also shows the need for Iranian filmmakers to deal more with issues from the Revolution. Iran scoffs at Oscar-winning 'Argo' 2013-02-25T11:46:03Z The Oscar-winning actor and director famously raised eyebrows in 2013 when he described his marriage as “work” when accepting the Best Picture Oscar for Argo. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Split Up 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z That award went to Ben Affleck for “Argo” and “Gone Girl.” On Oscar Weekend, the Razzies Give Out Their Own Awards 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z Ben Affleck has won best director for his film Argo at the Golden Globe awards. Success for Argo at Golden Globes 2013-01-14T08:56:10Z Three of the last six best picture winners — "Argo," "The King's Speech" and "Slumdog Millionaire" — were Black List scripts, as were a few of this year's Oscar front-runners, including "Whiplash," "The Imitation Game" and "Selma." Franklin Leonard's Black List can help green-light screenplays 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Argo was wildly different from most other exfiltrations I have been involved in. Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z "Argo," about Americans taken hostage in Iran, won the best foreign film award. Amour, Argo win acclaim at French film awards 2013-02-22T23:13:08Z A Facebook page honoring Argo is a testament to the breadth and depth of feeling about him. Warren Argo, much-beloved Seattle old-time musician, dies of heart attack 2010-10-02T00:31:00Z Also there: “Happy People: A Year in the Taiga,” “Zero Dark Thirty” and “Argo.” Movie bargains 2013-02-21T23:16:36Z Argo," he said: "I'm really happy for him. Humble Damon cheers Oscar hopeful, friend Ben Affleck 2013-02-08T20:14:46Z But an "Argo" win despite Affleck's omission from the Best Director shortlist would defy the conventional wisdom that says the Oscar for Best Film usually brings a trophy for its director. Oscars in Hollywood cliffhanger over Best Picture, Director 2013-02-20T13:03:42Z That anomaly is quite likely to recur on Sunday, for Argo remains the prohibitive favorite for the top Oscar, though its director, Ben Affleck, was shut out of a nomination. Oscars 2013: Richard Corliss’ Picks – Best Director 2013-02-21T22:05:35Z There were three great and surprisingly suspenseful movies this year about known historical events, Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty and Argo. Mary Pols’ Top 10 Movies of 2012 2012-12-20T14:00:34Z It's called Argo and the conspirators take to greeting each other with the salutation "Argofuckyourself". Argo – review 2012-11-11T00:05:47Z Other films in the top 10 included Red Dawn, Silver Linings Playbook and Argo. Twilight holds firm at number one 2012-11-26T10:13:54Z The Bagger's favorite might have been Ben Affleck's acceptance for "Argo," equal parts scripted and off-the-cuff. The Carpetbagger: A Gala of Stars and Bleeps 2013-01-09T15:00:30Z Ben Affleck in his Oscar-winning Argo: ‘It will have you by turns laughing out loud, shaking your head and biting your nails down to the bone.’ Mark Kermode's DVD round-up 2013-03-03T00:05:21Z In its way, Ben Affleck's suspense thriller Argo, about the 1979 hostage crisis, is every bit as fiercely patriotic and it is now poised to become the wild card success of this year's awards season. Lincoln sets stage for celebration of US history 2013-01-09T10:53:59Z Unfortunately, I was too late to see Argo, so instead I bought a ticket for Zero Dark Thirty, the Oscar-nominated, fiercely patriotic movie that deals with a top-secret CIA operation in the Middle East and . Seeing double: are Side Effects and Silver Linings Playbook the same film? 2013-03-18T19:30:00Z This film is an entertaining, belated footnote to a larger story about a more pervasive and far-reaching "Argo" effect . Argo – review 2012-11-08T15:30:01Z Argo piles up the dread, but it’s a feeling of unease familiar to the suspense films of Alfred Hitchcock and his myriad imitators. Ben Affleck's Argo: Can a Fake Movie Save Real Lives? 2012-10-11T12:00:13Z Anatomy of a Scene: ‘Argo’ For his third feature as a director, "Argo," Ben Affleck looked to a little-known chapter of the 1979 Iranian hostage crisis that was ripe for film treatment. | Video: Anatomy of a Scene: 'Argo' 2012-10-11T17:15:27Z Prior accuracy: The company said "12 Years a Slave" and "Argo" were the leading contenders for best picture in the previous two years. Oscars 2015: Big Data number crunchers try their hand at calling the awards 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z So a best-picture vote for “Argo” might be viewed as making right his omission from the directing lineup and acknowledging what a double-threat talent he’s become in front of and behind the camera. Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z The acting branch in particular, the largest block of the academy’s 5,900 members, might really throw its weight behind “Argo” because of Affleck’s directing snub. Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z Affleck's Argo rightly suggests the futility of violence, but also means to retrieve lost pride, this time with the story of an America that always beats the odds. Zero Dark Thirty and Argo don't do justice to Arabs 2013-02-20T13:00:00Z “At the time I was 40, 41, and had just finished Argo, and I felt like ‘This seems like a strange way to get to Batman.’ Here's How Ben Affleck Reacted When He Got Cast as Batman 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z From "Argo" to "Life of Pi," they've largely been popular at the box office, too. Oscar movies are hits, too, for a change 2013-02-18T08:46:04Z But now, an “Argo” juggernaut — an “Argo”-naut, if you will — seems to be rolling along and gathering momentum as we head toward Hollywood’s top prize. ‘Argo’ on a Roll with Big Win at SAG Awards 2013-01-28T11:03:01Z Argo was one of two notable crowd-pleasers in Canada, along with the eventual audience award winner Silver Linings Playbook, but it was always going to mean more to Academy voters. Oscars 2013: how Argo beat Lincoln 2013-02-25T08:47:00Z The truth - which Argo artfully obscures - is that the cover story was never tested and in some ways proved irrelevant to the escape. The truth behind Affleck's Argo 2013-01-14T00:55:56Z Last year, the Globes awarded Ben Affleck's "Argo" best picture for drama. '12 Years,' 'Hustle' lead Globes nominations 2013-12-12T16:01:43Z Because the bow of the Argo was fashioned from one of the talking oaks of Zeus, the splinter keeps a spark of its old power, a whisper of its original voice. Inspiration Information: 'The Whispering Muse' 2014-05-13T04:00:00Z The specifics of the format, also used on recent films such as “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Argo,” allowed for longer takes. Los Angeles Film Festival: John Hawkes in unusual detective tale 'Too Late' 2015-06-13T04:00:00Z The magazine has frequently made cameos of its own in television shows and movies, even popping up in the recent Oscar-winning film "Argo." Showbiz magazine Daily Variety goes out of print after 80 years 2013-03-20T00:41:03Z By that point, at least, we shall know whether it is Argo's night or whether Lincoln, Life of Pi or Les Misérables have stolen in to upset the apple cart. Oscars 2013: live! 2013-02-25T01:16:07Z Oscar countdown: 'Argo' We continue our alphabetical countdown to Oscar night with the second of nine Best Picture nominees: "Argo." Oscar countdown: 'Argo' 2013-02-13T19:21:28Z Its Feb. 16 screening of "Rigoletto" took in $2.6 million in North America, ranking it No. 12 in the weekend box office, beating "Argo" and "Lincoln." Museum exhibitions come to movie theaters 2013-04-09T09:01:06Z WELLINGTON, New Zealand — "Argo" mentions New Zealand just once in passing, but the four-word reference is rankling Kiwis five months after the Oscar-winning film was released in the South Pacific nation. Passing reference in 'Argo' rankles New Zealand 2013-03-21T06:46:08Z This is the fifth nomination for Goldenberg, who won an Oscar for "Argo," and the third for Cox, who won for his work on "Unforgiven." Oscars 2015: Editing nominees united in commitment to storytelling 2015-02-21T05:00:00Z Once they set sail on the Argo, a ship magically capable of speech, the heroic band must face a series of challenges and disasters. ‘Jason and the Argonauts’: Picture thepre-Trojan War equivalent of the Avengers But Oscar night on Feb. 24 looks more uncertain this time after some top directing prospects, including Ben Affleck for "Argo" and Kathryn Bigelow for "Zero Dark Thirty," missed out on nominations. Guild gold: Actors gather for SAG's big night 2013-01-27T18:46:04Z His story is the subject of Ben Affleck's new film, "Argo," released in the United States Friday, and tipped to feature in Hollywood's awards season. Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z Argo has dominated other awards since the Oscar nominations. Ben Affleck's Argo becomes Oscar favourite with DGA win 2013-02-03T09:52:08Z Just as in "Argo" - in which the CIA dreams up a fake sci-fi movie, complete with screenplay, posters and advertisements as cover for a hostage-rescue mission - the production was announced in film industry magazines. 5 convicted of inventing movie to hide tax fraud 2013-03-15T10:10:09Z If “Argo” and “Anna Karenina” are still on your need-to-see Oscar list, the nominees are set to arrive on DVD Tuesday. ‘Argo,’ ‘Anna Karenina,’ ‘Undefeated’ | New DVDs 2013-02-16T23:47:23Z So the Argo in Argo is a fake version of a fake movie. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z Last year, Iran hostage drama 'Argo' won the top prize at the Producers Guild and went on to win best picture at the Oscars. '12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity' up for Producers Guild Awards 2014-01-02T18:17:29Z Oscar Best Picture favorites "Lincoln" and "Argo" score 89 percent and 96 percent respectively. "Zero Dark Thirty": too cool, or too controversial for Oscars? 2013-02-22T13:14:37Z Paul found a campsite on a rocky point and we dropped our gear and portaged into Argo Lake for a scenic four-mile loop. On the Water, and Into the Wild 2016-10-21T04:00:00Z "Argo" director Ben Affleck sees his movie as "eerily current," despite being set more than 30 years ago. History alive and kicking at 2013 Oscars 2013-02-18T12:05:15Z His “Argo” had just won the best picture Oscar. Side Road to Success Wins Matthew McConaughey Admiration 2014-02-28T22:56:24Z Receipts for "Argo" dropped 15 percent from a week earlier. Fourth "Paranormal Activity" scares off box office rivals 2012-10-21T16:27:01Z Interestingly, though "Argo" doesn't entirely stick to the facts of its story -- particularly in its final moments -- it's largely escaped the was-it-real-or-wasn't-it scrutiny that "Zero Dark Thirty" has gotten. Oscar countdown: 'Argo' 2013-02-13T19:21:28Z Backed by Warner Bros, Argo portrays the behind-the-scenes adventures of six stranded US diplomats gone to ground in the Canadian ambassador's home in the immediate wake of Iran's Islamic revolution. Alter Argo: Iranian film to tell other side of hostage crisis 2013-01-11T17:37:56Z All five are competing for Best Picture, the top prize, in a tight race that has narrowed in recent weeks to "Lincoln" or "Argo" and will be the last to be announced on Sunday night. Oscar show promises music, megastars and James Bond 2013-02-23T14:09:59Z He emphasized that while Argo Navis provided distribution and marketing services, the author remained the publisher. Perseus Creates New Service for Authors Seeking to Self-Publish 2011-10-02T22:25:21Z Here's some background from the Hollywood Reporter, about a movie named "Argo" that was briefly the talk of Hollywood. The story behind 'Argo' 2012-10-11T19:13:05Z Argo is picking up after a slow start, and has now reached £3.87m. A stable start for Nativity 2: Danger in the Manger! 2012-11-27T15:39:43Z Kathryn Koob, another former hostage, said she spoke often to school groups about her experience, and that “Argo” was valuable because it would draw more questions. ‘Argo,’ as Seen by the Iran Hostage Crisis Survivors 2012-10-16T16:33:06Z Some in Britain, however, have criticized "Argo's" reference to that country, and some in Canada are upset the CIA gets credit at the expense of the Canadians, a claim backed by former U.S. Passing reference in 'Argo' rankles New Zealand 2013-03-21T06:46:08Z Before, Argo was an unorthodox operation, designed out of frustration, a form of risk taking that would probably not be approved in today's political environment. Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z The choppy version in Argo certainly makes for a more exciting film. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z Fun fact: In real life, the movie called "Argo" in the film began as a screenplay called "Lord of Light," based on a novel by Roger Zelazny. Oscar countdown: 'Argo' 2013-02-13T19:21:28Z Though Ben Affleck was denied an Oscar nomination last year for directing "Argo," he did win best director at the Globes and his film went on to win best picture at the Academy Awards. Globes leader 'American Hustle' gets Oscar boost 2014-01-13T17:03:48Z The Directors Guild honors continued Hollywood’s strange awards season, which could culminate with a big Oscar win for Affleck’s “Argo.” Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z Argo" earlier on Thursday when the Academy Award nominations were announced, began his acceptance with the quip: "I would like to thank the academy," before adding "I'm kidding. 'Argo,' 'Silver Linings Playbook' win at Critics Choice 2013-01-11T04:13:15Z "Argo" producer-director Ben Affleck, riding high after his Iran hostage thriller took its third major award at the weekend, shrugged off being overlooked in the Best Director Oscar shortlist. Oscar night to have something for everyone, producers say 2013-02-05T01:16:10Z Also there: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and “Argo.” Movie Bargains 2012-12-13T22:27:11Z But “Argo” also won the Producers Guild of America Award on Saturday night, which is an excellent Oscar predictor, and it earned best picture and director statues from the Golden Globes two weeks earlier. ‘Argo’ on a Roll with Big Win at SAG Awards 2013-01-28T11:03:01Z "All of the `Argo' fans are going to rally behind it in that best-picture category." Does Oscar crown await Affleck's 'Argo?' 2013-02-21T16:23:11Z “Argo” won best drama and director at the Golden Globes and top film honors from the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America. Affleck’s ‘Argo’ Wins Directors Guild Top Honor 2013-02-03T08:27:43Z He said he wished that Ben Affleck, the director of “Argo,” would come to Iran to see the country for himself. ‘Argo’ just another insult by Hollywood, Iranians say 2013-02-19T06:28:19Z A cheesy "Star Wars" rip-off, "Argo" would have been total schlock if it had actually seen the light of day, and that's a major source of humor that's inside-Hollywood without being alienating. Review: Ambitious `Argo' one of year's best films 2012-10-08T22:48:11Z Argo was banned in Iran and plans were made for the state-affiliated Arts Bureau to produce The General Staff, a film that would tell the true story of American hostages held in the country. Strike Up the Banned: 5 Films That Sparked International Incidents 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z It is after the six Americans slip away from the embassy that Argo becomes a masterclass in reshaping reality into a Hollywood hit. The truth behind Affleck's Argo 2013-01-14T00:55:56Z Affleck has taken a page out of fellow "Argo" producer and smooth operator George Clooney's playbook, handling the Oscar attention and his directing snub with grace, humility and self-deprecating humor. Does Oscar crown await Affleck's 'Argo?' 2013-02-21T16:23:11Z President Abraham Lincoln, while the odds were on "Argo", a drama about the rescue of American hostages from Iran in 1979, to win best film. "Skyfall" beats "Les Miserables" to British film BAFTA 2013-02-10T20:58:58Z But a big idea for a film isn’t enough for a great film — and in terms of quality, Argo is just so-so. Ben Affleck's Argo: Can a Fake Movie Save Real Lives? 2012-10-11T12:00:13Z The story of the weekend was the rise of Argo, which climbed to the top of the pile in its third weekend on release through Warner Bros. Argo rises as Paranormal Activity falls 2012-10-29T16:48:10Z Green Book REALLY? becomes this year’s technical winner of the “best picture” accolade and surely now is added to the list that includes Crash, Chicago and Argo in the What Were They Thinking? categories. Oscars 2019 verdict: lovely surprises can't compensate for shock horrors 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z That's the only mention of New Zealand in "Argo," but it is rankling Kiwis five months after the film was released in the South Pacific nation. Passing reference in 'Argo' rankles New Zealand 2013-03-21T14:41:09Z Cracking stuff. @guardianfilm Argo – Good interpretation of a thrilling story, opens and ends well but a bloated mid section stops it from being a real gem. What films have you been watching? 2012-12-17T16:42:22Z Argo was awarded the ensemble cast award, the SAG equivalent of a best picture gong. Awards season 2012-13: All the major nominees and winners, including SAG awards 2013-01-28T14:30:00Z But Argo should make them reflect and at least face up to the reality. Why Argo is hard for Iranians to watch 2012-11-13T16:56:00Z Also nominated for best ensemble cast were the Iran hostage-crisis thriller "Argo" and the British retiree adventure "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." 'Lincoln,' 'Les Mis,' 'Playbook' lead SAG awards 2012-12-12T14:26:11Z "The film, which will be a big production, should be an appropriate response to the ahistoric film Argo," the director explained. Alter Argo: Iranian film to tell other side of hostage crisis 2013-01-11T17:37:56Z He's a fan of Argo and takes a wryly amused view of how it burnishes the truth to dramatic effect. The truth behind Affleck's Argo 2013-01-14T00:55:56Z He won the Oscar for best picture in 2013 for the film "Argo." Ben Affleck to Jon Stewart: 'Copycat' 2014-10-01T04:00:00Z Ben Affleck, who directed “Argo,” won that one, too, though only three days earlier he had been left off the list of Oscar-nominated directors, while Mr. Spielberg made the cut. ‘Argo’ and ‘Les Misérables’ Win Top Golden Globes 2013-01-14T05:28:16Z Ben Affleck's Iran hostage tale "Argo" held up well in its second weekend, remaining at No. 2 with $16.6 million, dropping just 15 percent from its debut. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z In addition to Warner's "Argo" and Disney's "Lincoln," Sony Pictures is behind "Zero Dark Thirty," 20th Century Fox is backing "Life of Pi" and Universal is the force behind "Les Miserables." Big studios behind swag-fueled Oscar push 2013-02-23T17:59:09Z Like almost every awards season, earlier honors have established clear favorites for the top prizes at Sunday's Oscars, where Ben Affleck's CIA thriller "Argo" is expected to take home the best-picture trophy. Does Oscar crown await Affleck's 'Argo?' 2013-02-21T16:23:11Z Ben Affleck has spoken touchingly of his concern that Argo might be politicised. And the winner is … Islamophobia 2013-01-15T08:30:03Z Two years ago, Ben Affleck was not nominated for director for his Iranian revolution film "Argo." Oscars 2015: Diversity is the biggest nomination snub 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z If "Argo" does prevail for the top prize, it will be the first movie to win Best Picture without its director even getting a nomination since "Driving Miss Daisy" in 1990. "Lincoln," "Argo" in tight race as Oscars roll out red carpet 2013-02-24T15:05:25Z Its members picked the editors for “Argo,” “The Artist” and “The Hurt Locker,” all of which went on to win best picture. The Carpetbagger: Editors’ Winners May Help You With Your Ballot 2014-02-10T13:30:57Z TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian media say authorities are planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning "Argo" because of the movie's allegedly "unrealistic portrayal" of the country. Reports: Iran mulls suing Hollywood over 'Argo' 2013-03-12T10:44:11Z He asserts that he and Affleck, who won an Oscar for Best Film this year with Argo - a screenplay Affleck also adapted - will reunite in the near future. Matt Damon's Promised Land 2013-04-19T06:46:32Z The series marks the first leading man role for Welliver, a veteran actor whose credits include "Lost," "Sons of Anarchy," "The Good Wife" and "Argo." Emmy chat: Join Titus Welliver, a.k.a. 'Bosch,' on Thursday 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z “Argo,” the historical thriller starring and directed by Ben Affleck, was named best picture. ‘Parasite’ Is Hoping to Do What These Movies Couldn’t: Win Best Picture 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z In response to Argo, officials in Tehran said in January that they were intending to retaliate by making their own film about the hostage crisis. Iran to sue Hollywood for 'distorting image' of Islamic republic 2013-03-12T17:11:51Z "Birdman," like "Argo," premiered in the fall, landing at both the Telluride and Venice festivals. 'Birdman' looking solid in Oscar race, and momentum is a big reason 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Three of the past Oscar best picture winners were Black List scripts: "Argo," "The King's Speech" and "Slumdog Millionaire." Black List 2014 scripts tackle Russian monarch, O.J. trial, nerdy teen 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z This suited the Argo camp, which wanted their contender to be the marginal underdog. Oscars 2013: how Argo beat Lincoln 2013-02-25T08:47:00Z Each evening at dinnertime he tells tales of his 3,000-year-old experiences, prompted by the voice inside a rotten fragment of the Argo's hull, which he holds to his ear like a telephone receiver. The Whispering Muse by Sjón – review 2012-06-22T21:55:06Z Key Globe contenders lined up largely as expected, with Steven Spielberg's Civil War saga "Lincoln" leading with seven nominations and two CIA thrillers - Kathryn Bigelow's "Zero Dark Thirty" and Ben Affleck's "Argo" - also doing well. Oscar snubs leave Globes with also-ran nominees 2013-01-13T17:25:10Z "Argo," in 2012, was rooted in one CIA agent's brash plan to rescue American hostages in Iran and played like a spy thriller. Biopics find new life at the Oscars and beyond 2015-01-24T05:00:00Z The Hollywood Foreign Press Association saw fit to grant Mr. Tarantino's "Django Unchained" five nominations, just shy of the pack leader, "Lincoln," which had seven, and tying with "Argo." The Carpetbagger: ‘Django’ and Weinstein Get Oscar Boost 2012-12-13T15:30:18Z But "Argo" proved that Affleck is a major filmmaker, and showed he could step deftly from the intimate drama of "Gone Baby Gone" and "The Town" into much a larger and more complicated project. Force is strong with dream `Star Wars' directors 2012-11-05T17:40:09Z Though his appearance was unrelated to “Argo,” it still created media buzz for the film, a reality-based spy thriller set in the Jimmy Carter era. D.C. Journey for ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘Argo’ 2012-12-21T23:58:57Z For outstanding cast performance, the guild's equivalent of best picture, the actors will choose from "Argo," "Exotic Marigold," "Les Miz," "Lincoln" and "Silver Linings Playbook." The Carpetbagger: Screen Actors Guild Spreads Nominations Around 2012-12-12T14:35:29Z “They gave me two Canadian academy awards” — and he was in a playful mood as he prepared for the premiere of his new movie, “Argo,” on Friday evening. Alan Arkin and Kristen Stewart at Toronto Film Festival 2012-09-07T22:59:04Z "Argo" was distributed by Warner Bros., a unit of Time Warner Inc. "Taken 2" was released by 20th Century Fox, a unit of News Corp. Fourth "Paranormal Activity" scares off box office rivals 2012-10-21T16:27:01Z The company said in October the SEC was investigating Argo’s disclosures about executive compensation. Off the radar: U.S. CEOs' jet perks add millions to corporate tax bills 2019-12-02T05:00:00Z Unlike some of his cast mates in “Argo,” which pivots around the 1979 hostage crisis in Iran, Mr. Goodman did not have to do much research for his role. The Carpetbagger: De Niro and Samuel L. Jackson Are Supporting Actor Hopefuls 2012-12-19T23:28:11Z "Argo" may prove the opposite, using its great reviews and Academy Awards buzz to settle in for a long stay at the box office. 'Taken 2' takes down 'Argo' in close weekend 2012-10-14T17:03:08Z Nobody called Argo Ben Affleck’s vanity project, even though he distorted real-life political history to make his own character look more heroic. Here's looking at me: Does Angelina Jolie’s By the Sea qualify for Hollywood’s Hall of Vain? 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z "Argo," which Affleck directed, produced and stars in, won best drama movie and best director awards at both the Golden Globes on Sunday and the Critics Choice last week. Matt Damon "thrilled" for Ben Affleck's movie awards triumphs 2013-01-14T22:36:13Z Films like “Argo,” “Margin Call,” “The Descendants” and “The King’s Speech” once made the list, before jumping to the big screen. The Carpetbagger: Next Year’s Screenplay Nominees? 2013-12-17T15:39:02Z “Argo,” about a C.I.A. operative who seeks Hollywood’s help to rescue Americans in Iran, was also a story about a character reckoning with false fronts and deception. Ben Affleck’s ‘Broken’ Batman 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z It's vaulted past other contenders like Lincoln, Argo, and Silver Linings Playbook in the Best Picture race, and proves that the director's Oscar-winning previous effort, The King's Speech, was no fluke. Les Misérables first screenings – Twitter predicts a best picture Oscar 2012-11-26T13:53:14Z Argo on and have a watch, will you? The Guardian Film Show: Argo and Alps - video 2012-11-09T10:57:25Z Besides grabbing the big prize, "Argo" took home two other trophies for Best Adapted Screenplay and Film Editing. Warner Bros. takes home Oscar gold, sales boost for "Argo" 2013-02-25T07:46:02Z Affleck, 40, whose Iran hostage thriller "Argo" swept the board at last weekend's Hollywood awards shows, was also notable by his absence, as were Hooper and Tarantino. Spielberg seen winning director Oscar for "Lincoln" 2013-01-30T12:02:23Z The fake fake Argo in this movie is a Star Wars rip-off. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z If you saw the film "Argo," no, you didn't miss this development, which is recounted in Mendez's book about the real-life operation. In fact-based films, how much fiction is OK? 2013-02-19T20:53:09Z Mark Lijek says he can see why Argo makes the switch. The truth behind Affleck's Argo 2013-01-14T00:55:56Z Plus "Argo" is a sure thing because it seamlessly blends Hollywood satire with thrilling action, and this industry loves to honor itself for teasing itself. AP writers pick `Argo' for Oscar best picture 2013-02-21T17:46:04Z His last film as director, 2012’s Argo, won the Oscar for best picture. Ben Affleck's Batman film will be 'original story' independent of comics 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z Merits or demerits of Argo aside Iranians are not Arabs, do not speak Arabic and are proud of their separate cultural identity. ‘Beirut’ Trailer Was Supposed to Thrill. Instead It Offended. 2018-01-30T05:00:00Z Ben Affleck’s Argo, which dramatizes one aspect of the U.S. attempt to free the American hostages, benefits from some lucky, not to say creepy, similarities to recent headlines. Ben Affleck's Argo: Can a Fake Movie Save Real Lives? 2012-10-11T12:00:13Z "This is like the most memorable aspect of the Oscars," the "Argo" director said. Dozens of stars rehearse day before Oscar ceremony 2013-02-24T04:26:10Z "Argo" is based on the true story of a CIA agent who develops a risky plan to rescue U.S. government employees during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. Thriller "Taken 2" earns second box office win 2012-10-14T16:06:44Z Called “Argo,” it opens next month, and it explores a little-known footnote to the Iranian hostage crisis, which began in 1979 and lasted more than a year. Ben Affleck Discusses Directing ‘Argo,’ His Third Film 2012-09-08T16:46:04Z This year, his name has been mentioned in the very crowded supporting-actor category for his turns in "Argo" and "Flight." The Carpetbagger: Video: John Goodman in the Crescent City 2012-12-20T15:00:08Z Argo boasts strong pedigree across all the major categories and is rolling along nicely. Daniel Craig's Bond is a US hit, and Day-Lewis looks Oscar-friendly 2012-11-12T16:31:35Z These days, after all, movies like “La La Land,” “Hugo” and “Argo” — ones that venerate the industry — receive the attention. Analysis | The recipe for an Oscars’ best picture nod includes an infusion of Hollywood love 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z When I saw Argo in London with a Turkish friend, we were the only ones not clapping at the end. And the winner is … Islamophobia 2013-01-15T08:30:03Z Films such as Ben Affleck's "Argo" and Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman's "The Master" already are proven contenders through rapturous reactions from festival crowds or early theatrical audiences. Abe, 'Argo,' 'Les Mis' jockey for Oscar attention 2012-10-01T11:16:04Z A suspenseful drama about the unusual rescue of six Americans during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, "Argo" managed only second place for the weekend, taking in about $20.1 million at North American movie theaters. ArtsBeat: Ben Affleck's 'Argo,' With Strong Reviews, Opens in Second Place 2012-10-14T18:31:11Z "Argo" is both an inspiring tale of risk and heroism, and a crackling piece of entertainment. 'Argo' rides the waves of suspense to a dramatic Hollywood ending 2012-10-11T20:06:03Z With his background in engineering, Mr. Argo was also known for his fastidious oversight of sound systems and being able to pretty much fix anything. Warren Argo, much-beloved Seattle old-time musician, dies of heart attack 2010-10-02T00:31:00Z Argo hit the ground running at the outset of awards season, wowing crowds in the Coloradan enclave of Telluride in August before moving north of the border for the official world premiere in Toronto. Oscars 2013: how Argo beat Lincoln 2013-02-25T08:47:00Z Affleck and "Argo" didn't lose again, all the way to the moment Michelle Obama opened the envelope and declared it the best picture Oscar winner. 'Birdman' looking solid in Oscar race, and momentum is a big reason 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z Why it's great: Argo might have won Best Picture, but The Town proved Ben Affleck had real directing chops. The 25 Best Heist Movies 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z The prize is seen as an indicator of Oscars success, with previous winners such as Birdman, 12 Years a Slave and Argo going on to triumph with the Academy. The Big Short is new Oscars frontrunner after PGA top award 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Friends of Taylor were outraged last September when "Argo" debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival. Canada ambassador says he feels slighted by "Argo" 2013-02-23T04:02:08Z Pass marks … Argo plays fast and loose with real-life events but it's a thrill to watch. Argo – Ben Affleck's gripping CIA thriller sends reality into a tailspin 2013-02-22T09:00:02Z But now, an "Argo" juggernaut - an "Argo"-naut, if you will - seems to be rolling along and gathering momentum as we head toward Hollywood's top prize. `Argo' on a roll with big win at SAG Awards 2013-01-28T12:54:11Z "You don't have a better bad idea than this?" barks a CIA boss in Ben Affleck's terrific new thriller "Argo." 'Argo' rides the waves of suspense to a dramatic Hollywood ending 2012-10-11T20:06:03Z Affleck, who also directed "Argo," plays a CIA specialist who concocts a wild plan to rescue six Americans hiding in Tehran after the 1979 takeover of the U.S. embassy there. Box-office activity slows for 'Paranormal,' Perry 2012-10-21T18:14:12Z "Argo" - Directing just his third feature, Ben Affleck has come up with a seamless blend of detailed international drama and breathtaking suspense, with just the right amount of dry humor to provide context and levity. AP critics pick the year's best movies 2012-12-14T21:29:02Z But "Argo" also won the Producers Guild of America Award on Saturday night, which is an excellent Oscar predictor, and it earned best picture and director statues from the Golden Globes two weeks earlier. `Argo' on a roll with big win at SAG Awards 2013-01-28T12:54:11Z Spotlight is more akin Argo, Ben Affleck’s big winner in 2013: it takes a conventional approach to telling a compelling true story, with assured direction and exemplary performances from its ensemble cast. Oscars 2016: a look at early frontrunners after the Toronto film festival 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Ben Affleck's "Argo" looks like it will uniquely claim best picture without a directing nomination, while "Lincoln" filmmaker Steven Spielberg and star Daniel Day-Lewis are favored to join exclusive lists of three-time Oscar winners. Oscars have clear favorites, wild-card MacFarlane 2013-02-24T15:51:10Z "Argo" was not the only Oscar-nominated film this year to be criticized for factual issues. Passing reference in 'Argo' rankles New Zealand 2013-03-21T14:41:09Z When Jackson announced that Ben Affleck’s Argo had won, it continued the movie’s seemingly unstoppable march toward Oscar glory on Feb. 24. BAFTAs 2013: The British Oscars Also Love Ben Affleck’s Argo 2013-02-11T12:45:13Z The campaign machine was chugging along nicely and then on 8 October, four days before Argo was due to open in US cinemas, Lincoln premiered at the New York film festival. Oscars 2013: how Argo beat Lincoln 2013-02-25T08:47:00Z The critics were almost evenly split between Zero Dark Thirty and Argo, two movies that provide glowing, more-or-less-true-life portraits of heroic CIA officers. Film Critics Awards: Early Clues to the Oscars 2013-01-09T16:32:50Z "Argo" and "Zero Dark" did; their fans may be hoping that that's enough for either movie to play against decades of Oscar stats and buck the rule that no director equals no best picture. The Carpetbagger: Affleck Can Joke But Hollywood's Puzzled by Snubs 2013-01-11T19:03:02Z Affleck made his latest return to the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday to premiere his Iran hostage thriller "Argo," for which he does double-duty as star and director. Affleck thanks Canada with 'Argo' at Toronto fest 2012-09-08T22:31:04Z He started off joking that best-picture front-runner "Argo," about a real-life clandestine CIA operation to rescue American hostages from Iran, was "so top secret that the film's director is unknown to the Academy." Rookie Oscar host Seth MacFarlane lives up to provocative image 2013-02-25T04:22:01Z It really is a pro-'Argo' movement more than it is a kind of shrug off of `Lincoln' or a disparagement of `Zero Dark Thirty.' Underdog 'Argo' continues on charmed Oscar path 2013-01-31T14:14:10Z Look for a best picture list with many of the same titles, like "Argo," "Silver Linings Playbook," "Beasts of the Southern Wild," "Life of Pi" and "Zero Dark Thirty." The Carpetbagger: How the Broadcast Critics Help Academy Voters 2012-12-11T21:16:13Z There is, of course, a high correlation between best director and best picture, except in anomalous years like 2014, when “Argo” director Ben Affleck was not nominated. Oscar 2016 is almost here: Here’s who will win — and who should 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z Affleck, Oscar-winning writer, director of the Oscar-winning “Argo,” better actor than you remember — and, yes, alcoholic, divorcé and proud possessor of a mythical back tattoo — has four movies coming out this year. Ben Affleck Tried to Drink Away the Pain. Now He’s Trying Honesty. 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z Instead, more interesting ancestors of the “Argo” and “The Town” actor emerged and Gates chose to highlight them instead. PBS Puts 'Finding Your Roots' on Hold Amid Ben Affleck Controversy 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z "Argo" is the one that turns triumph into an end-zone dance. Underdog 'Argo' continues on charmed Oscar path 2013-01-31T14:14:10Z Argo is Affleck's third feature as director and it well and truly banishes the bad role choices he made earlier in his career, establishing him as a film-maker of note. In pictures: Best film nominees 2013-01-10T14:19:21Z Ben affleck in Argo: 'At the Golden Globes, there were gongs for a heroically bearded CIA spook saving hostages and American face in Iran.' And the winner is … Islamophobia 2013-01-15T08:30:03Z The two prizes are the equivalent of the Oscar for best film, which Argo remains in the running for. Argo is surprise Oscars favourite after SAG and PGA wins 2013-01-28T11:50:21Z The year that "Zero Dark" was nominated for best picture it was defeated by a movie about a different overseas conflict — the much-less-fraught "Argo." Oscars 2015: Hollywood strays from safe zone with 'Selma,' 'Sniper' 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z He would not, however, be drawn on the chances of "Argo" landing the big prize at the Oscars on February 24. Humble Damon cheers Oscar hopeful, friend Ben Affleck 2013-02-08T20:14:46Z In share-the-wealth mode, Oscar voters spread Sunday’s honors among a range of films, with “Argo” winning three trophies but “Life of Pi” leading with four. ‘Argo,’ ‘Pi’ split honors 2013-02-25T06:12:59Z Q: Was there anything that surprised you or complicated things as the Argo rescue unfolded? Former spy talks "Argo," and Iran rescue mission 2012-10-12T15:03:31Z Until a few years ago, when producers Mike Weber and Ted Field looked at the success of “Argo” and thought the time could be right for another period thriller set in the Middle East. Perspective | Tony Gilroy and the ongoing battle for good movies for grown-ups 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z And now Argo, the Iranian caper from the good-looking producers with the made-up ending. Oscars 2013: Argo's win for best picture means everyone has to hate it now 2013-02-25T15:01:34Z It was a Church that even now, on some deeply rooted level, I sort of believe was founded by the Canadian ambassador from “Argo” in an afro. No matter what, I’m still Catholic 2013-02-12T20:40:00Z Mr. Goodman, well known from shows like “Roseanne” and movies like “Argo,” will star in the most high-profile of the new shows, “Alpha House,” about four unruly Republican senators sharing a house in Washington. Amazon Uses Feedback to Order Five TV Shows 2013-05-29T21:53:38Z The next juggernaut, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two, doesn't arrive until 16 November but, in the meantime, both The Sapphires, with Chris O'Dowd, and the aforementioned Argo arrive on Wednesday. Skyfall leaves studios imagining they've drowned and dreamed this moment 2012-11-06T17:51:35Z This year’s Oscar contenders included a trio of American history lessons — Lincoln, Zero Dark Thirty and Argo — whose accuracy was challenged by interest groups. Phil Spector’s Greatest Hit 2013-03-21T09:45:43Z Industry watchers at the ceremony were not surprised by the win for "Argo," the story of how a fake Hollywood movie aided in an escape during the Iranian hostage crisis. The Carpetbagger: 'Argo' Leads Producers Guild Awards 2013-01-27T14:15:45Z Argo is the true story of the rescue of US diplomats stranded in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic revolution. Argo wins top Screen Actors Guild prize, boosting Oscar hopes 2013-01-28T08:21:45Z "Wait Until Dark," "Argo" and "Little Miss Sunshine?" TV This Week March 22 - 29: Katy Perry Concert on EPIX 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z Ben Affleck won a best director Golden Globe for Argo, but which of these awards did he not win for his directing efforts on the film? Entertainment quiz of 2013: Part one 2013-12-25T02:30:13Z Argo was introduced with a 70s-style Warner ident to match the film's setting This week's Clip joint is by Dominic Graham, who blogs about film at Fifty Word Film Reviews. Clip Joint: Bespoke studio idents 2013-03-13T12:20:59Z The fact that, as in the case of “Argo,” they nominated “Green Book” for best screenplay and editing along with best picture suggests an abiding affection for traditional, un-edgy three-act narratives. Perspective | ‘Green Book’ may not have deserved best picture, but did it deserve all the hate? 2019-02-28T05:00:00Z Winner of the Best Actor award for "Lincoln", Daniel Day-Lewis mixed with George Clooney, who produced the Best Picture winner "Argo", as guests sipped champagne and grazed on food by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Hollywood's elite mingle at glitzy post: Oscar parties 2013-02-25T10:38:24Z "Argo," which came out in October, was heavily advertised by Warner Bros. ahead of the DVD release this Tuesday. Big studios behind swag-fueled Oscar push 2013-02-23T17:59:09Z "Dawn of Justice" will see Henry Cavill reprise his role as Superman opposite "Argo" actor and director Ben Affleck as Batman, a choice that split many fans of the franchise. Superman and Batman to face off in 'Dawn of Justice' 2014-05-21T04:00:00Z This person was presumably in a coma when Argo won. Why Black Panther should win the 2019 best picture Oscar 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z In the original screenplay Mendez was “an older guy who was really on the outs,” said Grant Heslov, a producer of the real “Argo.” Ben Affleck Discusses Directing ‘Argo,’ His Third Film 2012-09-08T16:46:04Z Argo is partly based on a Wired magazine article called The Great Escape, and that film is a potent influence. Argo – review 2012-11-08T15:30:01Z In the best film category the odds suggested "Argo" was in pole position with odds of 1/4, ahead of "Lincoln" on 9/2. Day-Lewis as Lincoln set for home triumph at top UK film awards 2013-02-09T23:14:53Z Only 4 percent of Americans thought "Argo," which depicts the rescue of American diplomats in Iran in the 1970s, should win the Academy Award for best picture. Americans favor "Lincoln" for top Oscars: poll 2013-01-15T22:04:51Z It was all about Argo, a nerve-shredder of a movie with such a ludicrous plot that it would have been laughable if it wasn't true. Baftas: stars dress for show not snow as awards hail director Ben Affleck 2013-02-10T21:57:39Z SAG's ensemble acting award, which often predicts the winner of the Academy Award for best film, is between Argo, Les Misérables, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Spielberg's Lincoln tipped for Oscar 2012-12-12T16:56:16Z The fourth episodes scares up fewer visitors than the previous two, while 'Argo' holds strong and Tyler Perry makes 'Alex' cross Death took a holiday from the franchise. Subnormal Activity for the Paranormal Franchise 2012-10-21T21:08:26Z But with $57.4 million in ticket sales, “The Shape of Water” was the biggest best picture winner in five years since “Argo” won best picture in 2013. Oscars Ratings Hit Record Low 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z His 2012 opus "Argo," which he directed, produced and starred in, won three Oscars, including Best Picture. Has Ben Affleck's"Deep Water" left you asking why? Look back at "Gigli" 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Carter also called "Argo" a complete distortion of what happened when he accepted an honorary degree from Queen's University in Canada in November. Ex-Canada ambassador slighted by Affleck's "Argo" 2013-02-23T17:28:08Z This year, top Oscar contenders "Argo" from Warner Bros. and "Lincoln" from Disney pitted two deep-pocketed rivals against each other in what some say was an unprecedented level of Oscar campaigning. Big studios behind swag-fueled Oscar push 2013-02-23T17:59:09Z Affleck was named best director at the Golden Globes in January for Argo - which is based on the kidnapping of American embassy staff in Iran in the 1970s. Argo wins regional critics' award 2013-02-04T03:24:21Z As retold in “Argo,” the C.I.A. set up a fake movie company as part of the cover story given to Iranian officials. ‘Argo,’ as Seen by the Iran Hostage Crisis Survivors 2012-10-16T16:33:06Z Last month, Affleck was named Entertainment Weekly's entertainer of the year, largely on the back of "Argo." "Bennifer" buried as Ben Affleck's star soars 2012-12-14T11:36:47Z The big early hit for both was Argo, the true story of an audacious rescue of US diplomats from Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis. Toronto closes after very public festival 2012-09-13T10:22:04Z Argo and Silver Linings Playbook were both pushed out to more cinemas, with takings rising a respective 83% and 187% from the previous weekend. Les Misérables tills still singing, leaving Flight looking glum 2013-02-05T16:51:50Z In the remaining years, two winners with deeper native roots, “Argo” and “The Hurt Locker,” placed American stars in largely foreign settings. Daniel Brühl’s Global Accent in ‘Fifth Estate’ and ‘Rush’ 2013-08-28T21:48:14Z These films were all positioned to be players in this year’s Oscar race, released during the same month that birthed the last three best pictures—”Argo,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Birdman,” the reigning champ. It’s time to cancel “Oscar season”: Why no one is going to see this year’s big contenders 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z Last year, both SAG and the PGA anointed Iran hostage drama "Argo," by director Ben Affleck, which went on to win the Oscar. Nyong'o, Leto win supporting actor awards from Hollywood peers 2014-01-19T01:48:50Z There was certainly a story behind his gargantuan 18-foot-wide exhibit, “Launch of the Argo,” which created a sensation at the 1890 Paris Salon. The Past’s Treasures Are Not in Vogue, Except at This Art Fair 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z |
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