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Ben Affleck

A collection of 3 posts
On Movies & Media

Argo (2012)

Many are predicting an array of Oscars for "Argo." It's a more deserving film than a lot of recent Best-Picture winners. Count me among its admirers. But don't number among the enthusiasts.
12 Oct 2012 6 min read
On Movies & Media

The Affleck Affect: Actors Who are Better at Directing

Sure, Ben Affleck starred in a couple of disposable films. I still like the guy. Maybe if I'd had to suffer through Gigli, I'd feel differently. But I loved his turn in Good Will Hunting, thought he did his best as Jack Ryan, and I even
19 Jul 2010 1 min read
On Movies & Media

IMAGE: "The Secret" is screwy, and other recent observations.

I continue to find frequent, thought-provoking, inspiring thoughts at the new Image blog. Ann Conway notes the problem with The Secret. Other recent IMAGE commentaries include: * A look at the new film As We Forgive, "first-time filmmaker Laura Waters Hinson's look at reconciliation in the wake of
01 May 2008
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