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10 Possible Oscar Contenders From The First Half Of 2015

2015 has flown by fast, and we're somehow already half-way through the year, which means it's time to start thinking about that most hallowed of Hollywood traditions: the Academy Awards. The latter half of the year is sure to be dominated by what is referred to as "Oscar bait," from prestige period dramas about individuals who challenged the conventions of their eras (that's The Danish Girl, Suffragette and Joy this fall) to thrilling adventure-dramas about individuals battling against the odds in order to survive (The Revenant, In the Heart of the Sea).

7) Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

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Alex Gibney’s incendiary Scientology doc holds particular resonance in Hollywood given the number of actors who’ve publicly embraced the religion, and its ability to paint the religion as deeply sinister and secretive just using the commentary of former members is commendable.

A fascinating study of psychopathology and how cults abuse their members, it’s investigative reporting at its finest. We’ve been using the faith as a punchline for years, but Gibney peels away the public ridicule to unmask something much more serious and scary – a far-reaching expose about a shockingly powerful organization that may well be beyond legal control. I would be shocked if the film didn’t show up in a big way in this year’s awards race.

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