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THE REAL STORY OF... ARGO
August 29, 2019  | By David Bianculli  | 250 comments

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The real story of the Reelz documentary series The Real Story of… is this: This program takes a popular movie based on a fact-based event or actual person, and compares what happened in the movie to what happened in real life. Tonight, it presents a new episode devoted to Ben Affleck’s 2012 movie ARGO, about the top-secret plan to rescue a group of hostages during the 1979 Iran takeover of the U.S. Embassy. I can tell you, without seeing this new Real Story Of…, that the film gets a lot right, but totally succumbs to Hollywood drama-seeking in the airport climax. If you’re interested, other Real Story Of… episodes repeated today, before tonight’s new entry, include shows devoted to American Gangster (noon and 3 p.m. ET), Goodfellas (1 and 4 p.m. ET), and Donnie Brasco (2 and 5 p.m.).
 
 
 
 
 
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The Reelz documentary series "The Real Story of..." offers a captivating glimpse into the truth behind popular movies based on real events. Tonight's episode delves into Ben Affleck's acclaimed film "ARGO," shedding light on the real-life events surrounding the top-secret hostage rescue during the 1979 Iran crisis.
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it's prone to Hollywood dramatization, especially in the airport climax. Despite this, the series provides valuable insights into the historical context and cinematic adaptations. If you're fascinated by the intersection of cinema and reality, this episode is a must-watch.
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