By
James
Hirsen
Voting
is now underway and will continue through today to determine which films and
film related artists are ultimately going to receive one or more of the coveted
golden statues that are given out annually by the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences.
Oscar campaigns have become brutal affairs, replete with skilled strategists, opposition research, and multimedia leaks. However, this year politically tinged cinematic content and even some real-life political officeholders may have an effect on the outcome of the Academy Award ceremonies.
Steven
Spielberg’s “Lincoln” earlier on looked as if it might become a major
Oscar-nabbing vehicle with its grandiose themes and character channeling lead
actor. The Oscar campaign of the film utilized the support of political figures
including former President Bill Clinton, who conveyed a huge thumbs-up to the
movie at the Golden Globe Awards show as he participated in the entertainment
event by providing the intro for the “Lincoln” excerpt. It was reportedly Spielberg
who personally requested that Clinton make an appearance at the Globes
ceremony. [more...]
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