AdvertisementDespite Dark Themes, A Big Oscar BounceFebruary 22, 2013Bob MondellofacebookEmailDespite its dark themes (slavery and the Civil War are hardly feel-good topics), Lincoln, like other Oscar nominees, has done very well at the box office. Disney has spent about $10 million campaigning for the best-picture prize, hoping for a payoff down the line. (DreamWorks)