From "Argo" to "Life of Pi", this year’s best film nominees have been some of the most talk-provoking and op-ed-generating in recent Oscar history.

Presidential biopic "Lincoln," epic musical "Les Miserables" and boy-meets-tiger voyage "Life of Pi" lead the race for Britain’s Academy Awards.

Actor-turned-filmmaker Ben Affleck won the top honour from his peers at the Directors Guild of America on Saturday for the movie Argo.

Iran’s plan to make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller "Argo" is fueling a debate about Hollywood and historical accuracy.