The Pleasures and Perils of Biopics.

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    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the U.S. motion picture industry, focusing on a discussion of why biopics, or biographical dramas are overrepresented at the Oscars (Academy Awards) compared to genres such as science fiction. Topics include the way an Oscar nomination can increase the exposure of a film; the way the biopic has become a genre, and a discussion of its conventions; and a discussion of criticisms of biopics over their historical accuracy.