Argo

Argo 

Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, Argo was first shown at the Toronto film festival back in september, this is very appropriate given the role of the canadian government in orchestrating the escape of six american hostages from Tehran in the late 1970's. 

The Film has already received a huge 'Oscars Buzz' since its UK release last friday and has used tweets for its posters rather than critics comments to create a wider buzz for it in terms of appealing to a wider audience. Its budget was relatively large - $44 500,000 (estimated) and in its opening weekend it made $19 458,109 USA (3232 Screens)

The Master

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, The Master was first shown in the Venice Flm Festival in July. It was released in the UK two weeks ago in 1 screen at the Odeon west end cinema in Leicester square. Its has already been tipped for Oscar nominations as well as Argo, due to it being directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, who is described as "someone with an encyclopedic knowledge of film and film technique. This has meant that The Master has been a highly anticipated release by critics and filmgoers as they wait to see this new potential masterpiece from the famous director.