Terrence Malick Shooting Two Films Next Year
In a move very uncharacteristic for the director, Terrence Malick has announced he will be filming two films next year. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBen Affleck Top Choice to Adapt, Direct The Stand
Stephen King’s novels have been adapted to films ranging from critically acclaimed and box office hits all the way to flops that missed on every level. Now that The Stand is planned to hit the silver screen, executives at Warner Bros. are looking for a writer and director to turn the classic post-apocalyptic novel. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBen Affleck Won't Be in The Great Gatsby After All
Earlier this month, Ben Affleck was in talks to join the cast of The Great Gatsby. However, the actor had to decline the role due to his commitment to direct Argo, a film about the 1979 Iran hostage crisis in the Middle East. Affleck was being courted by director Baz Luhrmann for the role of Tom Buchanan.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBen Affleck Could Be Latest Addition To The Great Gatsby Cast
The Great Gatsby may be ready to add another cast member, with Ben Affleck in talks to join the screen adaptation of the classic novel.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBen Affleck Directing, George Clooney Producing Iran Hostage Crisis Film
Ben Affleck is in talks to direct a George Clooney-produced film about the 1979 hostage crisis in Iran, which involved six American hostages being rescued by the CIA and Canadian forces.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe Company Men
Company Men’s intentions are certainly altruistic, but Affleck’s character in particular, whose story is far and away the most prominent, keeps us from real empathy—an almost impressive feat considering how unfortunate his situation is. read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsThe Town review
After a string of what could only be called embarrassments—Reindeer Games, Gigli, Jersey Girl, Paycheck,Surviving Christmas—Ben Affleck seems like he’s ready to be taken seriously again. He dropped the high-profile relationship with the Jenny From The Block (you just know they both now regret that music video in which they mauled each other), took some time to clean himself up, got married to Jennifer Garner, accepted quieter parts like his supporting role in Hollywoodland, and emerged, incredibly, as a serious director in 2007 with Gone, Baby Gone. And now, four years after Project Rehabilitate Ben was launched, it can officially... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsTen Memorable Oscar Acceptance Speeches
You've just walked up to the podium in a daze. After bracing yourself for the disappointment that you've been trying to convince yourself you shouldn't feel, some movie star in a bejeweled dress tears open an envelope and calls your name. Now all eyes in the room—and in millions of living rooms—are on you, and you have to say something funny and something poignant and thank all of the people who need to be thanked, and the giant clock that only you can see is counting down, just like Charlie Kauffman said it would. It takes a special talent to... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMatt Damon and Ben Affleck Reunited With Warner Bros. Deal
It seemed like a perfect match in 1997 when chums Matt Damon and Ben Affleck got together to win the Best Screenplay Oscar for their joint effort, Good Will Hunting. But perhaps Mariah Carey said it best: “Spread your wings and prepare to fly… If you should return to me, we truly were meant to be, so spread your wings and fly.” Off they fluttered, Damon emerging from the chrysalis of new fame to become one of Hollywood’s monarchs, Affleck starring in, um, Gigli.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsExtract
The new film from Mike Judge is a welcome addition to... read more
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