Argo Buzz

Does anyone else find it highly amusing that Argo is winning directing awards left, right and centre; but it isn’t up for the Oscar?

Ben Affleck has been deservedly walking up to the podium again and again but he’ll be firmly in his seat on Oscar night.

Part of me wonders if the Academy is feeling a little sheepish in snubbing several directors this year. Although the nomination lists were extended this year; so many directors, actors, fx guys etc have been ignored (I still can’t believe The Impossible wasn’t even shortlisted for effects). I think on Oscar night a lot of voters are going to awkwardly look the other way as the generic winners are announced.