Ben Affleck is an accomplished actor, producer, writer and director, proven by his two Academy Awards. So why does social media chatter generally refer to each of his new and effective outings wort…
In 1998, Affleck, along with his best friend Matt Damon, wonfor “Good Will Hunting,” in which he also played Chuckie, the ride-or-die confidant who taught us how to hustle money at a job interview. Afterward, Hollywood created two separate paths for the two youngest screenplay winners in Oscar history. Damon’s following three projects were “Saving Private Ryan,” “Rounders” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” Affleck followed up with “Phantoms,” “Armageddon” and “Shakespeare in Love.
His career seemed to undergo a metamorphosis in 2007 with his directorial debut “Gone Baby Gone,” an adaptation of the Dennis Lehane novel. Surprising many with his assured hand behind-the-camera, critics and awards voters didn’t know what to do with Affleck’s evolution into a capable filmmaker outside of nominating Amy Ryan in supporting actress.
Then came “Argo,” the thrilling look at the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Iran in 1981. BAFTA, Critics Choice, Globes and SAG all gave the film its top prize, which thethen followed, even after a snub for Affleck in best actor and, more notably, director. “I want to thank the Academy,” Affleck said while accepting the best director prize at the Critics Choice Awards. The ceremony took place on the same day that the Oscar nominations, and his snub, were revealed.
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