Topic: Ben Affleck

2013 Oscar nominations: 15 films that came from the printed page

The list of Oscar nominations features 15 movies that got their start in the world of words, from Snow White to a Tolstoy classic.

Culture Cafe Oscar nominations: What were the surprises? (+video)

The Oscar nominations were led by Steven Spielberg's film 'Lincoln' and history was made by actresses Quvenzhané Wallis and Emmanuelle Riva, who are now the youngest and oldest-ever nominees for Best Actress, respectively.

Lincoln leads in British 'Oscars' nominations, Spielberg snubbed

'Lincoln,' starring Daniel Day-Lewis, got 10 BAFTA nominations, the British version of the Academy Awards. 'Les Miserables' and 'Life of Pi' followed with nine BAFTA nominations each, while the latest James Bond film, "Skyfall", garnered eight.

Oscars 2013: Will one of these movies win Best Picture?

Nominations for Best Picture won't be announced until Jan. 10, but these films stand the best chance of earning nods in the category.

No Ben Affleck? That's OK, Massachusetts Senate race still poised to be big.

If John Kerry's seat needs to be filled next year, it will be the fourth time Massachusetts voters have chosen Senate candidates in a six-year period. Actor-director Ben Affleck said Monday he won't run.

Decoder Wire Might Ben Affleck try leap from Hollywood to US Senate? So far, he's cagey.

The actor and director says he's 'happy being involved from outside in government.' But Ben Affleck didn't exactly put the kibosh on talk about a possible run for John Kerry's Senate seat.

Decoder Wire Sen. Ben Affleck? Fearing loss of Mass. Senate seat, Democrats scramble.

A poll shows outgoing GOP Sen. Scott Brown leading potential Democratic opponents for Sen. John Kerry's seat, if the latter becomes secretary of State. Ben Affleck hasn't flatly denied a possible run.

Golden Globe Awards: The 2012 nominees

Who are the nominees for the prestigious Golden Globes? Check out our list.

Culture Cafe Damon joining Clooney in 'The Monuments Men'?

Damon joining Clooney? Matt Damon is in talks to join Clooney in Clooney's project 'The Monuments Men,' which follows a group of art historians and museum curators who try to recover art stolen by the Third Reich during World War II.

Culture Cafe Anne Hathaway earns early praise for 'Les Miserables'

Anne Hathaway is being called a sure thing for an Oscar nomination by critics who have seen the movie 'Les Miserables.' Anne Hathaway stars as struggling single mother Fantine.

Wreck it Ralph: Biggest box-office opening ever for Disney animation

Wreck it Ralph sold $49.1 worth of tickets this weekend. Wreck-It Ralph is a 3-D animated family film about a video game villain who tries to break free of his role.

Global News Blog Iran sees conspiracy in box office success of Ben Affleck's 'Argo' (+video)

Based on true events surrounding the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy in Tehran, 'Argo' opened this weekend at No. 2 and rose to the top spot on Monday. Iranians are less enthused.

Opinion Politics around Benghazi tragedy distract us from bigger issues in Middle East

Deflecting some of the heat the Romney campaign has aimed at President Obama and Joe Biden for the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton claimed responsibility for the security of US diplomats. America’s blind focus on avenging terrorism diverts us from asking hard questions about its historical roots – and our dubious alliances today.

Chapter & Verse Ben Affleck will write and direct a film adaptation of Dennis Lehane's new book

Lehane's 'Live By Night' will be one of Affleck's next projects and will be his second Lehane adaptation after 'Gone Baby Gone.'

Ben Affleck crafts a nail-biting thriller in 'Argo': movie review

'Argo' stars Alan Arkin and John Goodman give especially strong performances in the strange-but-true story.

Toronto International Film Festival: Fewer political movies, more literary adaptations

A new version of a Henry James novel and a Shakespeare adaptation by Joss Whedon were standouts.

In Pictures Who is Rep. Anthony Weiner?

Africa Monitor Congo needs a US envoy, Ben Affleck tells Congress

At a House subcommittee hearing, Ben Affleck and Enough Project founder John Prendergast said the US needs to make a stronger commitment to ending the conflict in Congo by appointing a special envoy.
03/09/2011 03:55 pm

The Circle Bastiat 'Company Men' shows reality of job loss

The film gives a realistic look at how job loss can cause loss of identity and purpose.
03/04/2011 12:35 pm

3 more 2010 novels that you don't want to miss

Two private investigators are forced to deal with the aftermath of a case that has haunted them for more than a decade, Herman Melville sets sail, and an Israeli mother goes for a very long walk in this month’s roundup of new fiction.
12/02/2010 04:45 pm

The Company Men: movie review

The Company Men: Ben Affleck and Kevin Costner illustrate our recession trauma in this latest release.
10/22/2010 01:08 pm

'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' is weekend winner

'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps' brought in $19 million this weekend. It edged ahead of the children's 3-D fantasy film 'Legend of the Guardians,' but Guardians may have longer legs.
09/27/2010 10:23 am

'The Town' is talk of box office, opening with $23.8M

'The Town' has earned rave reviews. This is the second movie directed by Ben Affleck, who stars alongside Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm and Chris Cooper.
09/20/2010 01:12 pm

Can 'The Town' be top of the Hub? Top 5 Boston-based movies

The Red Sox may be struggling to make the playoffs this season, but Boston is a perennial box-office favorite. The latest Boston-based film to hit silver screens is "The Town," starring and directed by local boy Ben Affleck. The top 10 Boston-based films, ranked by US box-office receipts, includes the Sox-centered "Fever Pitch," according to Turner Classic Movies and IMDB.com. Also on the list is the 1968 version of "The Thomas Crown Affair" starring Steve McQueen, which was shot on Boston's Beacon Hill. Do your favorite Boston films make the top 5?
09/17/2010 08:34 pm

The Town: movie review

Ben Affleck stars as a robber ringleader in ‘The Town,’ a dark drama with a cliché-ridden script.
09/17/2010 03:03 pm