It’s Academy Awards time again, and even though we all know the awards are basically an irrelevant exercise in mutual masturbation it’s still fun to watch. This year sees a wide variety of films gain entry into Oscar history via nominations for Best Screenplay, Original and Adapted. Some deserve the honor, while others are based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire.

Armando Iannucci talks to us about his whip smart political satire and the challenges of finding the humor in a scary story.

Armando Iannucci’s ‘In the Loop’ is a smart political satire with a terrific cast.