John Ary here with a look at one of the best pictures of 2012.

Zero Dark Thirty could be our nation's greatest piece of modern military propaganda, skillfully helmed by one of our most talented filmmakers. The fact that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed to recognize her efforts as a director this year shows us yet again just how out of touch old white guy voters can be. Gotta love them Oscars.

Annnnnnnyway...the film excels in just about every area of filmmaking, including cinematography, editing, screenwriting and acting... How did Kathryn Bigelow not get nominated?! 

Zero Dark Thirty is now playing in select theaters, but will get a wide release on Friday.

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