Argo rises as Oscar favorite in tight Best Picture race
Hollywood rallies around Ben Affleck as Argo moves from longshot to top contender, edging Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty. The film dramatizes the Iran hostage rescue with a patriotic twist, earning praise for direction and entertainment value while courting debate over factual liberties.
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