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Articles tagged "casey affleck"NewsTom Wilkinson and Casey Affleck face-off in murky Oscar nicheby John Anderson [Newsday (MCT)][21.Feb.08] :. There are at least two rules about Oscar’s supporting-actor category: One, it’s always more interesting than the other races, and, two, it’s always a bit confusing - a grab bag of...  NewsBen Affleck directs new movie rather than stars in itby Rene Rodriguez [McClatchy Newspapers (MCT)][19.Oct.07] :. When Ben Affleck took the recommendation of several friends and read Dennis Lehane’s novel “Gone Baby Gone,” he immediately started thinking about adapting it into a film. He just...  NewsThe up-and-coming Affleck: younger brother Casey, in 2 new filmsby Steven Rea [The Philadelphia Inquirer (MCT)][19.Oct.07] :. TORONTO—Don’t underestimate Casey Affleck, the reedy-voiced, baby-faced actor, who is younger brother to Ben. Like the character he plays in “Gone Baby Gone”—the...  Film ReviewGone Baby Goneby Cynthia Fuchs[19.Oct.07] :. Part noir, part moralizing, and part urban-malaisey, the movie offers an assembly of seedy sorts who make Patrick's quest look increasingly hopeless but also ineffably gallant. PopMatters Pick Film ReviewThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Fordby Cynthia Fuchs[21.Sep.07] :. By turns brutal and lyrical, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford considers Wild Western mythology and masculinity, violence and madness.  Film ReviewOceans Thirteen (2007)by Cynthia Fuchs[8.Jun.07] :. Every time George Clooney or Bernie Mac admits to the lameness of Number Two, the third film in the franchise can't help but promise improvement. Gerry (2002)by Cynthia Fuchs[20.Feb.03] :. By turns daunting and absorbing, the film is about movement that seems hopeless, that takes you nowhere, that's increasingly slowed but also increasingly urgent. Committed (2000)by Cynthia FuchsJo's 'knack for faith' isn't always predicated on good business sense, but hey, she wears great club-ideal outfits (sheer blouses, pretty accessories, and tight jeans), and her clients love her. Drowning Mona (2000)by Rhonda BaughmanBut while the last is a truly funny flick starring these two, now, almost 15 years later, even their considerable talents can't salvage the watery mess known as Drowning Mona. Ocean’s Eleven (2001)by Cynthia FuchsThe background surf, unbuttoned shirt, and look away from the camera -- all this demonstrates just how movie-starness is done. The plot, like I say, is beside the point. |
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