Looking back at actors’ final performances often feels like flipping through the pages of a bittersweet novel. The passing of Robin Williams in 2014 left the world in a state of collective mourning, a profound sadness that rippled through the hearts of fans. To say the world was staggered would be putting it mildly; the fact that he took his own life was a shock that reverberated across the globe.
Robin Williams in Patch Adams | Universal Pictures
What could have driven such a torrent of despair into the heart of a man who brought so much joy? Let’s take a closer look at his diagnosis and discuss the profound impact it had on his life, culminating in his final interview—a poignant moment captured during his work on Lee Daniels’ 2013 flick, The Butler.
As Williams discussed the sweeping changes of the past fifty years and took on the role of Dwight Eisenhower,...
Robin Williams in Patch Adams | Universal Pictures
What could have driven such a torrent of despair into the heart of a man who brought so much joy? Let’s take a closer look at his diagnosis and discuss the profound impact it had on his life, culminating in his final interview—a poignant moment captured during his work on Lee Daniels’ 2013 flick, The Butler.
As Williams discussed the sweeping changes of the past fifty years and took on the role of Dwight Eisenhower,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Hollywood has seen many acting masterclasses, but none like the Late Robin Williams. A genius talent who outclassed his peers in every genre; be it comedy, action, romance, or drama, Williams’ contribution to the film industry remains unmatched.
Robin Williams and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting / Miramax
Apart from being a brilliant actor and stand-up comedian, he was one of the nicest human beings fans had ever come by, which is why he was sorely missed on his death anniversary, August 11.
Chris Columbus hails Robin Williams’ improv in Mrs. Doubtfire Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire | 20th Century Fox
Robin Williams might’ve missed the opportunity to be in a Harry Potter movie, but he did get to work with Chris Columbus in one of the most memorable films of his life, Mrs. Doubtfire.
In an interview with Business Insider, Columbus recalled,
He was in his prime at that point...
Robin Williams and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting / Miramax
Apart from being a brilliant actor and stand-up comedian, he was one of the nicest human beings fans had ever come by, which is why he was sorely missed on his death anniversary, August 11.
Chris Columbus hails Robin Williams’ improv in Mrs. Doubtfire Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire | 20th Century Fox
Robin Williams might’ve missed the opportunity to be in a Harry Potter movie, but he did get to work with Chris Columbus in one of the most memorable films of his life, Mrs. Doubtfire.
In an interview with Business Insider, Columbus recalled,
He was in his prime at that point...
- 8/12/2024
- by Sayantan Choudhary
- FandomWire
What better way to get inspired than watching a good movie? Whether you’re looking for inspiration to get you ready for the new school year or to warm up by writing a new movie review, you can read a movie review example and start writing about it in a document. You’d sure gain some perspective to face the new challenges.
We are going to help you anyway. Find here classic movie recommendations that will inspire you for college life in any era. Also, some of the best recent movies have valuable learning to start the new school year on the right foot.
The Importance of Film in Student Life
Both movies and movie reviews are educational, motivational, and inspirational. A new school year can be a challenging time of change and uncertainty. Finding the right motivation to face the challenges is the key to facing them with a good perspective.
We are going to help you anyway. Find here classic movie recommendations that will inspire you for college life in any era. Also, some of the best recent movies have valuable learning to start the new school year on the right foot.
The Importance of Film in Student Life
Both movies and movie reviews are educational, motivational, and inspirational. A new school year can be a challenging time of change and uncertainty. Finding the right motivation to face the challenges is the key to facing them with a good perspective.
- 8/12/2024
- by Peter Adams
- AsianMoviePulse
Matt Damon rose to stardom after appearing in the highly acclaimed drama film Good Will Hunting in 1997, but despite its critical and commercial success, he has no plans on making a follow-up installment.
Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting / Miramax
He starred in Gus Van Sant’s masterpiece alongside fellow Cambridge native Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver. It received nine Academy Award nominations, winning two, including Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Screenplay for Damon and Affleck.
Matt Damon Won’t Consider A Sequel To Good Will Hunting
While speaking with Collider, actor Matt Damon refuted the claims that they have been accused of helming a sequel for Good Will Hunting.
I don’t think – were we accused of making a Good Will Hunting sequel? I don’t think we got it. I think people were smart enough to know we’re never gonna make a sequel to that movie.
Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting / Miramax
He starred in Gus Van Sant’s masterpiece alongside fellow Cambridge native Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver. It received nine Academy Award nominations, winning two, including Best Supporting Actor for Williams and Best Screenplay for Damon and Affleck.
Matt Damon Won’t Consider A Sequel To Good Will Hunting
While speaking with Collider, actor Matt Damon refuted the claims that they have been accused of helming a sequel for Good Will Hunting.
I don’t think – were we accused of making a Good Will Hunting sequel? I don’t think we got it. I think people were smart enough to know we’re never gonna make a sequel to that movie.
- 8/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Though he’s best known as an actor, the two-time Oscar winner Ben Affleck has excelled in a variety of fields, including writing, directing and producing. And it was the writing and producing catgories that brought him his two Academy Awards. Let’s take a look back at 18 of his greatest films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1972, Affleck first gained notice as a hot young actor with supporting performances in movies such as “School Ties” (1992), “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Mallrats” (1995). He shot to stardom when he and Damon, lifelong friends, decided to write a couple of plum roles for themselves in the inspirational drama “Good Will Hunting” (1997). The box office smash bring the duo an Oscar and Golden Globe for screenwriting, launching both of their onscreen careers.
Having firmly established himself as a leading man, Affleck decided to try his luck behind the camera by directing the murder mystery...
Born in 1972, Affleck first gained notice as a hot young actor with supporting performances in movies such as “School Ties” (1992), “Dazed and Confused” (1993) and “Mallrats” (1995). He shot to stardom when he and Damon, lifelong friends, decided to write a couple of plum roles for themselves in the inspirational drama “Good Will Hunting” (1997). The box office smash bring the duo an Oscar and Golden Globe for screenwriting, launching both of their onscreen careers.
Having firmly established himself as a leading man, Affleck decided to try his luck behind the camera by directing the murder mystery...
- 8/10/2024
- by Christopher Rosen, Chris Beachum and Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck have both won Oscars for Massachusetts-set movies; Damon for writing “Good Will Hunting” with Casey’s brother Ben, and Casey for acting in the tragic drama “Manchester by the Sea.” Damon and the Afflecks’ latest Boston-set team-up, heist comedy “The Instigators,” is unlikely to win them any additional gold, but it’s a fun ride nevertheless.
Damon — reuniting with his “Bourne Identity” director Doug Liman — stars as Rory, a financially strapped middle-aged man who decides to give heisting a shot. He teams up with Cobby for some scores, and then gets his therapist Donna (Academy Award nominee Hong Chau) involved against her will. How does that make her feel? Not good! The cast also includes heavy hitters like Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Rob Gronkowski. Yes, this movie is so Boston that Gronk is in it. “The Instigators” is now...
Damon — reuniting with his “Bourne Identity” director Doug Liman — stars as Rory, a financially strapped middle-aged man who decides to give heisting a shot. He teams up with Cobby for some scores, and then gets his therapist Donna (Academy Award nominee Hong Chau) involved against her will. How does that make her feel? Not good! The cast also includes heavy hitters like Michael Stuhlbarg, Paul Walter Hauser, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Rob Gronkowski. Yes, this movie is so Boston that Gronk is in it. “The Instigators” is now...
- 8/10/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Plot: Rory and Cobby are reluctant partners: a desperate father and an ex-con thrown together to rob a corrupt politician’s ill-gained earnings. But when the heist goes wrong, the two find themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of chaos, pursued not only by police but also by backward bureaucrats and vengeful crime bosses. Completely out of their depth, they convince Rory’s therapist to join their riotous getaway through the city, where they must put aside their differences and work together to evade capture — or worse.
Review: There are so many things that The Instigators has going for it: The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman reuniting with star Matt Damon, Damon reuniting with his Ocean’s franchise and Good Will Hunting co-star Casey Affleck, and Affleck co-scripting the movie. Setting it in the city with two of Hollywood’s most unabashedly vocal Bostonians, this movie sounded brilliant on paper. On...
Review: There are so many things that The Instigators has going for it: The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman reuniting with star Matt Damon, Damon reuniting with his Ocean’s franchise and Good Will Hunting co-star Casey Affleck, and Affleck co-scripting the movie. Setting it in the city with two of Hollywood’s most unabashedly vocal Bostonians, this movie sounded brilliant on paper. On...
- 8/9/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are reportedly heading toward another ugly split. The couple have started living separately after Affleck moved out of their shared mansion, which is now listed at a valuation of $68 million. Affleck spent a couple of months in a rental property in Brentwood before purchasing a simpler $20 million bachelor pad for himself.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Columbia Pictures
The Mother actress was reportedly blindsided by one action that Affleck took after they decided to live separately. A source revealed that Affleck packed his things and left when the On the Floor singer was on her solo vacation across Europe.
Jennifer Lopez Was Blindsided By Ben Affleck’s Secret Exit – Reports Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Columbia Pictures
According to reports, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez will come public anytime to announce the end of their fairy tale second chance at love.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Columbia Pictures
The Mother actress was reportedly blindsided by one action that Affleck took after they decided to live separately. A source revealed that Affleck packed his things and left when the On the Floor singer was on her solo vacation across Europe.
Jennifer Lopez Was Blindsided By Ben Affleck’s Secret Exit – Reports Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez in Gigli | Columbia Pictures
According to reports, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez will come public anytime to announce the end of their fairy tale second chance at love.
- 8/9/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been friends for decades. They rose to prominence with their work on Good Will Hunting, and have collaborated many times over the years. Affleck wished they could have worked together even more. He said they followed career advice that drove them apart.
Ben Affleck said he regretted not working more with Matt Damon
After decades of friendship, Affleck and Damon launched a production company together. Affleck felt confident about going into business with Damon because of the strength of their friendship.
“I suppose the reason it works is that I trust him and love him, and I know that this is somebody with integrity,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “In this business, failure is hard, and success is confusing and can make you lose your bearings. Having that friendship as a touchstone over the years was really meaningful.”
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck | Getty Images/Bob Riha,...
Ben Affleck said he regretted not working more with Matt Damon
After decades of friendship, Affleck and Damon launched a production company together. Affleck felt confident about going into business with Damon because of the strength of their friendship.
“I suppose the reason it works is that I trust him and love him, and I know that this is somebody with integrity,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “In this business, failure is hard, and success is confusing and can make you lose your bearings. Having that friendship as a touchstone over the years was really meaningful.”
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck | Getty Images/Bob Riha,...
- 8/7/2024
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck reunite for their latest venture, the action comedy The Instigators. The duo, along with Ben Affleck, have been lifelong friends and collaborators, showcasing a partnership that has stood the test of time and numerous projects. Long history of collaboration On Wednesday, Matt Damon and Casey Affleck discussed their collaboration on The Tonight Show alongside director and screenwriter Nicole Holofcener, revealing insights about their creative process. Reflecting back on Good Will Hunting, Matt Damon shared, “Good Will Hunting took us so long. We were like unemployed, broke guys. It took us forever to write that screenplay.
- 8/7/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Now let us tell you somethin' brother, watcha gonna do when a new Hulk Hogan movie runs wild on you? *Ahem* We seem to have got a touch of the old Hulkamania for a moment there... apologies. But there is a new Hulk Hogan film in the works folks — and it's not the Chris Hemsworth one, either. Per Variety's reporting, the Hulkster's infamous courtroom battle against Gawker Media is getting the cinematic treatment from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production banner Artists Equity, who've snapped up a screenplay based on Ryan Holiday's Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker And The Anatomy Of Intrigue. What's more, the duo's Good Will Hunting director Gus Van Sant is set to helm the project, currently titled Killing Gawker.
According to the Variety piece, The Big Short scribe Charles Randolph is handling the script for the film, which will centre around the $140 million...
According to the Variety piece, The Big Short scribe Charles Randolph is handling the script for the film, which will centre around the $140 million...
- 8/6/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are reuniting with Gus Van Sant for their Hulk Hogan film.The long time friends will join forces with the 'Good Will Hunting' director for their upcoming movie about the controversial WWE Hall of Fame wrestler.'Killing Gawker' will follow the 70-year-old star's infamous $140 million legal battle against Gawker, which saw him win a lawsuit over the magazine's publication of a sex tape featuring him.The jury found that the magazine violated Hogan's privacy by posting the video, and after the ruling, Gawker shut down.It relaunched in July 2021 with a short lived revival until February 2023.Affleck and Damon's film is officially in active development, according to Variety, with Van Sant at the helm and Charles Randolph handling the screenplay.The project - which is being mad eunder the actor's Artists Equity production banner - is based on Ryan Holiday's book 'Conspiracy: Peter Thiel,...
- 8/6/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
Gus Van Sant adds to an increasingly interesting ensemble for Killing Gawker, that already features Matt Damon, plus Ben Affleck as Hulk Hogan.
Just yesterday we covered the story that Artists Equity, the production company run by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, would be adapting the non-fiction book titled Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue. Ryan Holiday penned the 2018 book which covers the legal drama that ensued when Hulk Hogan, the iconic former wrestler, sued the gossip website Gawker for publishing a sex tape of him that had come into Gawker’s possession.
The unfolding drama put Gawker out of business but also revealed some conspiratorial plotting behind the scenes. During his wrestling days, Hogan was alleged to be something of an arch-manipulator, using any means to keep himself top of the pile and Holiday’s book suggests that in the Gawker case, there...
Just yesterday we covered the story that Artists Equity, the production company run by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, would be adapting the non-fiction book titled Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue. Ryan Holiday penned the 2018 book which covers the legal drama that ensued when Hulk Hogan, the iconic former wrestler, sued the gossip website Gawker for publishing a sex tape of him that had come into Gawker’s possession.
The unfolding drama put Gawker out of business but also revealed some conspiratorial plotting behind the scenes. During his wrestling days, Hogan was alleged to be something of an arch-manipulator, using any means to keep himself top of the pile and Holiday’s book suggests that in the Gawker case, there...
- 8/6/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company Artists Equity has acquired a screenplay by Charles Randolph adapting Ryan Holiday’s book “Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue,” according to media reports.
The nonfiction release detailed professional wrestler Hulk Hogan’s legal battle against Gawker that led to the website shuttering and cofounder Nick Denton filing for bankruptcy. The legal proceedings were funded by Silicon Valley conservative Peter Thiel, who was mad at Gawker for outing him as gay, many years earlier.
The project, currently titled “Killing Gawker,” will be directed by Gus Van Sant, who really kicked off Affleck and Damon’s career in earnest with “Good Will Hunting,” which won the two an Oscar for their original screenplay.
While casting hasn’t been solidified, Affleck is rumored to play the Hogan role.
This all stemmed from a 2012 post on Gawker that featured a...
The nonfiction release detailed professional wrestler Hulk Hogan’s legal battle against Gawker that led to the website shuttering and cofounder Nick Denton filing for bankruptcy. The legal proceedings were funded by Silicon Valley conservative Peter Thiel, who was mad at Gawker for outing him as gay, many years earlier.
The project, currently titled “Killing Gawker,” will be directed by Gus Van Sant, who really kicked off Affleck and Damon’s career in earnest with “Good Will Hunting,” which won the two an Oscar for their original screenplay.
While casting hasn’t been solidified, Affleck is rumored to play the Hogan role.
This all stemmed from a 2012 post on Gawker that featured a...
- 8/5/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
A feature focusing on Hulk Hogan’s legal battle with Gawker Media is in the works from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company Artists Equity, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
The shingle has acquired the screenplay for Killing Gawker from scribe Charles Randolph, who earned an Oscar for his work on 2015’s The Big Short. Killing Gawker adapts author Ryan Holiday’s 2018 nonfiction book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue.
Gus Van Sant — who previously directed Damon and Affleck in Good Will Hunting from the pair’s Oscar-winning script — is in talks to helm Killing Gawker. Affleck has been circling the role of Hogan, according to media reports, although casting decisions have not been finalized.
In November 2016, Gawker Media agreed to pay $31 million to Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, to settle the sex tape lawsuit filed by the famed wrestler...
The shingle has acquired the screenplay for Killing Gawker from scribe Charles Randolph, who earned an Oscar for his work on 2015’s The Big Short. Killing Gawker adapts author Ryan Holiday’s 2018 nonfiction book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue.
Gus Van Sant — who previously directed Damon and Affleck in Good Will Hunting from the pair’s Oscar-winning script — is in talks to helm Killing Gawker. Affleck has been circling the role of Hogan, according to media reports, although casting decisions have not been finalized.
In November 2016, Gawker Media agreed to pay $31 million to Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, to settle the sex tape lawsuit filed by the famed wrestler...
- 8/5/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
According to Jeff Sneider, a Good Will Hunting reunion is in the works, and it’s probably not the project you would expect. The word is that Gus Van Sant is in talks to direct a Hulk Hogan movie focusing on the wrestler’s legal battle against Gawker, with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon being eyed to star.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon acquired Charles Randolph’s screenplay for the Hulk Hogan project through their Artists Equity production banner. The project, titled Killing Gawker, is based on Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue by Ryan Holiday. It is said to be in active development.
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In 2012, Gawker published a short clip of a sex tape featuring Hogan, who quickly sued the company. By March 2016, Hogan was awarded $115 million in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages,...
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon acquired Charles Randolph’s screenplay for the Hulk Hogan project through their Artists Equity production banner. The project, titled Killing Gawker, is based on Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue by Ryan Holiday. It is said to be in active development.
Related Awesome Artist We’ve Found Around The Net: Chris Barnes
In 2012, Gawker published a short clip of a sex tape featuring Hogan, who quickly sued the company. By March 2016, Hogan was awarded $115 million in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The Hulk Hogan vs Gawker court case looks to be getting the movie treatment as sources tell Deadline that Gus Van Sant is in early talks to direct the pic Killing Gawker with Artists Equity producing. Artist Equity co-founders Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are producing but not attached to star at this time.
Artists Equity had no comment.
The film is based on a script by Charles Randolph and the book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue by Ryan Holiday. The book details the landmark 2016 court case in which Hogan won a $140 million judgment against Gawker Media, its founder Nick Denton and one of its editors.
Following the ruling, Gawker shut down operations. It would relaunch in 2021 under the ownership of Bustle Digital Group, after founder and CEO Bryan Goldberg bought the website’s assets for $1.35 million in a 2018 bankruptcy auction.
If a deal for Van Sant closes,...
Artists Equity had no comment.
The film is based on a script by Charles Randolph and the book Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue by Ryan Holiday. The book details the landmark 2016 court case in which Hogan won a $140 million judgment against Gawker Media, its founder Nick Denton and one of its editors.
Following the ruling, Gawker shut down operations. It would relaunch in 2021 under the ownership of Bustle Digital Group, after founder and CEO Bryan Goldberg bought the website’s assets for $1.35 million in a 2018 bankruptcy auction.
If a deal for Van Sant closes,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
A film about Hulk Hogan’s infamous legal battle against Gawker is officially in the works.
Artists Equity, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production banner, has acquired a screenplay written by Charles Randolph and based on Ryan Holiday’s book “Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue.” The project, titled “Killing Gawker,” is in active development.
Gus Van Sant, who previously helmed Affleck and Damon’s “Good Will Hunting,” is set to direct. While it’s been rumored that Affleck will take on the role of the controversial wrestler, no casting has been announced at this time.
In March 2016, Hogan won a $140 million judgement against Gawker Media, its founder Nick Denton and one of its editors. The verdict was the result of a lawsuit over Gawker’s publication of a sex tape featuring Hogan, but was funded by divisive Silicon Valley businessman Peter Thiel in...
Artists Equity, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production banner, has acquired a screenplay written by Charles Randolph and based on Ryan Holiday’s book “Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker and the Anatomy of Intrigue.” The project, titled “Killing Gawker,” is in active development.
Gus Van Sant, who previously helmed Affleck and Damon’s “Good Will Hunting,” is set to direct. While it’s been rumored that Affleck will take on the role of the controversial wrestler, no casting has been announced at this time.
In March 2016, Hogan won a $140 million judgement against Gawker Media, its founder Nick Denton and one of its editors. The verdict was the result of a lawsuit over Gawker’s publication of a sex tape featuring Hogan, but was funded by divisive Silicon Valley businessman Peter Thiel in...
- 8/5/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
New York, New York, 7/31/24 – Matt Damon and Casey Affleck attends Apple Original Films’ world premiere of “The Instigators” at Jazz at Lincoln Center. “The Instigators” opens in select theaters on Friday, August 2, 2024before streaming globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 9, 2024.
-Pictured: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck
-Photo Marion Curtis / Starpix for Apple Original Films
-Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center Matt Damon has a long history of working with a partner named Affleck — although, usually, it’s Ben Affleck, with whom he won an Oscar for writing Good Will Hunting and has acted within nine films. But in The Instigators, Damon is co-starring alongside Ben’s younger brother, Casey Affleck. Since Damon has been close to the Affleck family for such a long time, he told us it was perfectly logical for him and Casey to make The Instigators together. (Click on the media bar below to hear Matt Damon) https://www.
-Pictured: Matt Damon and Casey Affleck
-Photo Marion Curtis / Starpix for Apple Original Films
-Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center Matt Damon has a long history of working with a partner named Affleck — although, usually, it’s Ben Affleck, with whom he won an Oscar for writing Good Will Hunting and has acted within nine films. But in The Instigators, Damon is co-starring alongside Ben’s younger brother, Casey Affleck. Since Damon has been close to the Affleck family for such a long time, he told us it was perfectly logical for him and Casey to make The Instigators together. (Click on the media bar below to hear Matt Damon) https://www.
- 8/5/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
So many people in Hollywood knew about industry warthog Harvey Weinstein’s disgusting, illegal behavior behind the scenes but so few actually confronted him about it. There is the famous story of Brad Pitt defending Gwyneth Paltrow when she was coming up but those are few and far between. But only one man has ever come close to bashing Harvey Weinstein over the head with an Oscar statue he so desperately wanted: the King of the World himself that year, James Cameron.
On Oscar night 1998, James Cameron and Harvey Weinstein found themselves competing at the Shrine Auditorium, with the director there with odds-on favorite Titanic and Weinstein supporting the Miramax-supported Good Will Hunting. Titanic got off to the strong start it would carry for the rest of the night, while Good Will Hunting would nab only two statues. With Titanic having just won Best Editing, Cameron was about to...
On Oscar night 1998, James Cameron and Harvey Weinstein found themselves competing at the Shrine Auditorium, with the director there with odds-on favorite Titanic and Weinstein supporting the Miramax-supported Good Will Hunting. Titanic got off to the strong start it would carry for the rest of the night, while Good Will Hunting would nab only two statues. With Titanic having just won Best Editing, Cameron was about to...
- 8/5/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
When the 2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone arrived on the silver screen, it not only marked the start of Daniel Radcliffe’s acting career and skyrocketing bank balance but also transported audiences into a vibrant and whimsical new realm. But what most people aren’t aware of, are the events that went behind the making of the franchise.
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from the Harry Potter franchise | Warner Bros. Pictures
One such anecdote narrates the casting saga of the Harry Potter films. Apparently, when Steven Spielberg, the maestro of cinematic magic was asked to direct the films, he had chosen young American talent Haley Joel Osment for the titular role. Thankfully, J.K. Rowling established one strict rule that helped Daniel Radcliffe secure the role but ended up being a bane for Robin Williams.
Steven Spielberg’s Initial Choice for the Role of Harry Potter
Ahead of Chris Columbus,...
Daniel Radcliffe in a still from the Harry Potter franchise | Warner Bros. Pictures
One such anecdote narrates the casting saga of the Harry Potter films. Apparently, when Steven Spielberg, the maestro of cinematic magic was asked to direct the films, he had chosen young American talent Haley Joel Osment for the titular role. Thankfully, J.K. Rowling established one strict rule that helped Daniel Radcliffe secure the role but ended up being a bane for Robin Williams.
Steven Spielberg’s Initial Choice for the Role of Harry Potter
Ahead of Chris Columbus,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
The heist comedy “The Instigators” opened in theaters on August 2 from Apple Original Films, ahead of its streaming premiere on Apple TV+ on August 9. Starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck as a pair of thieves on the run with a therapist (Hong Chau), the film is co-written by Affleck and Chuck MacLean, and directed by veteran action filmmaker Doug Liman. What do critics think of it?
“The Instigators” has a MetaCritic score of 53 based on 16 reviews counted as of this writing. Six of those reviews are classified as positive, nine are somewhat mixed, and one is outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, which classifies reviews simply as positive or negative with nothing in-between, the film is rated 50% fresh based on 24 reviews so far.
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Tania Hussain (Collider) admires the film, saying that it “expertly blends the perfect mix of humor and...
“The Instigators” has a MetaCritic score of 53 based on 16 reviews counted as of this writing. Six of those reviews are classified as positive, nine are somewhat mixed, and one is outright negative. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, which classifies reviews simply as positive or negative with nothing in-between, the film is rated 50% fresh based on 24 reviews so far.
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Tania Hussain (Collider) admires the film, saying that it “expertly blends the perfect mix of humor and...
- 8/4/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Robin Williams was a once-in-a-generation talent who entertained audiences with his versatile performances. The actor was known for his unprecedented comic timing while also being able to squeeze in a genuine emotional through in his films. Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Fisher King, Good Will Hunting, and Jumanji are examples of some of his finest films.
Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire | 20th Century Fox
In addition to films, Williams is also known for being a kind soul and has helped many people get their start in the business. The Mrs. Doubtfire star also won over a woman grieving the death of her first husband at an airport. Williams’ words of wisdom and candor comforted Kate Osher during a difficult time in her life.
Robin Williams Provided The Much Needed Comfort For Kate Osher After Her Husband’s Death
The Awakenings star was known for his charming and kind personality...
Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire | 20th Century Fox
In addition to films, Williams is also known for being a kind soul and has helped many people get their start in the business. The Mrs. Doubtfire star also won over a woman grieving the death of her first husband at an airport. Williams’ words of wisdom and candor comforted Kate Osher during a difficult time in her life.
Robin Williams Provided The Much Needed Comfort For Kate Osher After Her Husband’s Death
The Awakenings star was known for his charming and kind personality...
- 8/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Back in 2012, Gawker published a leaked sex tape of former WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan that led to a lawsuit backed by PayPal co-founder and conservative firebrand Peter Thiel. The $115 million verdict ultimately led to the demise of Gawker, and there’s been a screenplay about the saga making the rounds in Hollywood for a while. According to a new report from PWInsider, the movie is now “expected to move forward in the days ahead” with the backing of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the latter of whom is eyeing the role of Hogan.
If the rumors bear out, Damon and Affleck would pick up the project, titled Killing Gawker, through their Artist Equity production company with a reported January 2025 launch in mind. Damon would also star in the film as Thiel. Update: Gus Van Sant — who previously directed Damon and Affleck in Good Will Hunting — is in talks to helm Killing Gawker.
If the rumors bear out, Damon and Affleck would pick up the project, titled Killing Gawker, through their Artist Equity production company with a reported January 2025 launch in mind. Damon would also star in the film as Thiel. Update: Gus Van Sant — who previously directed Damon and Affleck in Good Will Hunting — is in talks to helm Killing Gawker.
- 8/3/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Matt Damon recently opened up about his incredible experiences working alongside the legendary Robin Williams in the iconic 1997 film Good Will Hunting. Reflecting back, Damon shared some poignant insights during a conversation for the series Take It From Me. Engaging Scenes and Lasting Lessons Damon fondly remembered what it was like to share the screen with . Williams played Dr. Sean Maguire, a role that earned him an Oscar win in 1998. Damon remarked, He was one of the hardest working people that I ever, ever worked with. Take after take, he was absolutely tenacious and he was inventive...
- 8/3/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Matt Damon recently opened up about his memorable experiences, from his ground-breaking role in Good Will Hunting to becoming an action star in the Bourne series. Speaking for the GMA series Take It From Me, he shared fond memories of working with the late Robin Williams, who made a lasting impact during their time filming the 1997 classic. Good Will Hunting, co-written by Damon with his friend Ben Affleck, won them an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Reflecting on the lessons learned from Williams, Damon said, He was one of the hardest working people that I ever, ever worked with.
- 8/3/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Ben Affleck has made headlines once again, this time for purchasing a new mansion in Los Angeles. As rumors continue to circulate about his relationship with Jennifer Lopez, Affleck has reportedly acquired a luxurious $20.5 million home in the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood. This move comes as their shared marital home remains on the market, fueling speculation about the state of their marriage. According to TMZ, the Good Will Hunting star’s new bachelor pad features five bedrooms, each with walk-in closets, and six bathrooms. The main house includes several dining areas, a family room, a den, and a media room...
- 8/2/2024
- by Saim Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Keanu Reeves has always had a cult following, no matter what character he plays on the silver screen. Whether it’s as the formidable action icon John Wick, the prodigal hacker in The Matrix, or the undercover FBI agent leading Point Break, the award-winning actor tends to rule every role he picks up.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 (2023) | Lionsgate
Despite being a cinematic panjandrum, the Canadian actor has an incredible knack for humility, even when it comes to joining forces with some of the biggest names in the industry. Meanwhile, Charlie Sheen was busy crying in the proverbial corner.
Charlie Sheen Envied Keanu Reeves
What is a pipedream for many stars – working with Hollywood heavyweights like Last Tango in Paris‘ Bernardo Bertolucci, Francis Ford Coppola, who helmed the ’70s classic The Godfather, and Point Break director Kathryn Bigelow – was an honor that Keanu Reeves got to experience in his prime years.
Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 (2023) | Lionsgate
Despite being a cinematic panjandrum, the Canadian actor has an incredible knack for humility, even when it comes to joining forces with some of the biggest names in the industry. Meanwhile, Charlie Sheen was busy crying in the proverbial corner.
Charlie Sheen Envied Keanu Reeves
What is a pipedream for many stars – working with Hollywood heavyweights like Last Tango in Paris‘ Bernardo Bertolucci, Francis Ford Coppola, who helmed the ’70s classic The Godfather, and Point Break director Kathryn Bigelow – was an honor that Keanu Reeves got to experience in his prime years.
- 8/2/2024
- by Khushi
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are known as an enduring dynamic duo in Hollywood — but now it’s time for Damon to share the marquee with another member of the Affleck family. Damon and Casey Affleck are the stars of Doug Liman’s upcoming Apple heist comedy film The Instigators, which sees the longtime friends return to their native Massachusetts to play a pair of ill-equipped robbers.
Celebrating their latest collaboration, Damon and the younger Affleck attended the film’s New York premiere on Wednesday, alongside director Liman and co-stars including Hong Chau and Jack Harlow.
Damon grew up alongside Casey and Ben Affleck in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with all three sharing the screen in the Oscar-winning drama Good Will Hunting more than two decades ago. With more experience under his belt and plenty of memories created with the Afflecks since then, Damon reflected on the best part of working with...
Celebrating their latest collaboration, Damon and the younger Affleck attended the film’s New York premiere on Wednesday, alongside director Liman and co-stars including Hong Chau and Jack Harlow.
Damon grew up alongside Casey and Ben Affleck in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with all three sharing the screen in the Oscar-winning drama Good Will Hunting more than two decades ago. With more experience under his belt and plenty of memories created with the Afflecks since then, Damon reflected on the best part of working with...
- 8/1/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matt Damon has opened up about his dynamic working relationship with Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck, shedding light on their creative disputes. Known for his collaborative works with both brothers on various projects, including Good Will Hunting and Ocean’s Eleven, Damon offered candid insights during the premiere of The Instigators in New York. When asked about the nature of his collaboration with the Affleck siblings, Damon acknowledged that while they are consistently incredible partners to work with, creative arguments often arise. However, he emphasized that these disagreements are healthy and tend to strengthen their professional relationship. Damon Reflects on Working...
- 8/1/2024
- by Trending Stories
- TVovermind.com
Doug Liman’s The Instigators begins with Boston crime boss Mr. Besegai (Michael Stuhlbarg) laying out his plan to rob the corrupt Mayor Miccelli (Ron Perlman) on election night. When Besegai’s regular crew falls through, he’s forced to turn to the only men desperate enough to take such a high-risk job on such short notice: Cobby (Casey Affleck), a local barfly with a criminal record, and Rory (Matt Damon), a depressed divorcee who vowed to kill himself in a year’s time if his life didn’t start to improve. And that was about a year ago.
The pair make for an excellent odd couple. Cobby spends the entire film providing a color commentary on the action in a detached monotone. He strikes you as a kind of class clown, the sort of guy who can (and will) tell you what everyone else is doing wrong but who...
The pair make for an excellent odd couple. Cobby spends the entire film providing a color commentary on the action in a detached monotone. He strikes you as a kind of class clown, the sort of guy who can (and will) tell you what everyone else is doing wrong but who...
- 8/1/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
Despite winning an Oscar for playing the saddest man in all existence in “Manchester by the Sea,” Casey Affleck’s earlier roles seemed well aware that he could nail the role of an annoying kid brother. One of the best jokes in “Good Will Hunting” is Affleck in the backseat of the car singing, “I wish I had a double burger…” and then he brought that same irritating-yet-endearing energy to the trilogy of “Ocean’s” movies. While Affleck may not be playing a kid brother in his new movie “The Instigators,” it’s the same type of chattering tag-along that works incredibly well for him (and perhaps no surprise that he also co-wrote the script). Paired once again with Matt Damon, the two’s instant chemistry easily carries the film as a breezy watch that for better and worse provides the sense that the stars are making it up as they go along.
- 8/1/2024
- by Matt Goldberg
- The Wrap
Star Matt Damon, who appeared in the 1998 poker drama Rounders with Edward Norton, is keen on making a sequel.
It’s not uncommon for an actor to be out on the press circuit and be questioned about a film they’d love to do a sequel for. However, when that actor has their own production company, any answer they give has a much greater chance of actually happening. Recently on The Rich Eisen Show, Matt Damon was asked that very question and he didn’t have to think too hard about his response.
“The one that we’ve been talking about for years – and I just saw Edward Norton a few weeks ago, [and] all of us want to do it – is a second Rounders movie,” Damon said, as picked up by The Hollywood Reporter. “Because so much has happened in that poker world in the last 25 years, it would be...
It’s not uncommon for an actor to be out on the press circuit and be questioned about a film they’d love to do a sequel for. However, when that actor has their own production company, any answer they give has a much greater chance of actually happening. Recently on The Rich Eisen Show, Matt Damon was asked that very question and he didn’t have to think too hard about his response.
“The one that we’ve been talking about for years – and I just saw Edward Norton a few weeks ago, [and] all of us want to do it – is a second Rounders movie,” Damon said, as picked up by The Hollywood Reporter. “Because so much has happened in that poker world in the last 25 years, it would be...
- 8/1/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
While winning one Oscar in any category is an achievement for any celebrity in a lifetime, Ben Affleck has laid his hands on the coveted golden statuette twice in two different disciplines. The actor won his first Oscar with Matt Damon for the pair’s brilliant screenplay in Good Will Hunting. Years later, Affleck picked up his second award for Best Picture with Argo.
Ben Affleck as Antonio Mendez (image credit: Warner Bros.)
This inspiring narrative of a thrilling rescue of 6 American diplomats orchestrated by the Canadian government and the CIA, is actually based on a true story of Antonio J. Mendez who achieved this heroic feat. In a strange coincidence, the great Steven Spielberg has an uncanny connection to this film, which also beat his biopic Lincoln at the Oscars that year.
The Association Between Steven Spielberg and Ben Affleck’s Oscar-Winning Film Is A Tale For The Ages...
Ben Affleck as Antonio Mendez (image credit: Warner Bros.)
This inspiring narrative of a thrilling rescue of 6 American diplomats orchestrated by the Canadian government and the CIA, is actually based on a true story of Antonio J. Mendez who achieved this heroic feat. In a strange coincidence, the great Steven Spielberg has an uncanny connection to this film, which also beat his biopic Lincoln at the Oscars that year.
The Association Between Steven Spielberg and Ben Affleck’s Oscar-Winning Film Is A Tale For The Ages...
- 7/31/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Matt Damon has starred in some of Hollywood’s biggest films and has been a leading man in multiple big-budget offerings from various franchises. However, there seems to be one change in his personal life that has made it easier for the actor to be a leading man, one that he revealed to CBS.
Matt Damon and Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
As a leading man, the actor allegedly had to reach a little to get the correct emotional response to the scene that he was playing out. However, this became infinitely easier for the actor thanks to one change which the actor is infinitely thankful for.
Matt Damon’s becoming a father made it easier for him to act Matt Damon in Oppenheimer | Universal Pictures
Speaking with CBS News Sunday Morning, the actor revealed the huge positive impact that becoming a father had on his acting career.
Matt Damon and Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
As a leading man, the actor allegedly had to reach a little to get the correct emotional response to the scene that he was playing out. However, this became infinitely easier for the actor thanks to one change which the actor is infinitely thankful for.
Matt Damon’s becoming a father made it easier for him to act Matt Damon in Oppenheimer | Universal Pictures
Speaking with CBS News Sunday Morning, the actor revealed the huge positive impact that becoming a father had on his acting career.
- 7/30/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Ben Affleck’s love story with two of the greatest Jennifers in the entertainment industry has been, perhaps, one of the most talked about things of all time. While it all started with Jennifer Lopez and is currently going with her as well, Jennifer Garner became yet another major part of the Hollywood heartthrob Affleck’s love life.
Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in the Dceu films. | Credit: Warner Bros.
That being said, it all inevitably seems to have started one fateful night during an event recorded on camera and preserved ever since. This was evident from how Garner was seemingly flirting with her Daredevil co-star during the event. But what’s surprising is that not only was Affleck engaged to Lopez back then, but even Garner was married!
The Bennifer Trio Wild Saga Started with Jennifer Garner Seemingly Flirting with Ben Affleck
For a pair that first met three...
Ben Affleck as Bruce Wayne in the Dceu films. | Credit: Warner Bros.
That being said, it all inevitably seems to have started one fateful night during an event recorded on camera and preserved ever since. This was evident from how Garner was seemingly flirting with her Daredevil co-star during the event. But what’s surprising is that not only was Affleck engaged to Lopez back then, but even Garner was married!
The Bennifer Trio Wild Saga Started with Jennifer Garner Seemingly Flirting with Ben Affleck
For a pair that first met three...
- 7/30/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Bruce Timm’s Batman: Caped Crusader changes around more things as the animated series now features a gender-swapped Penguin as the villain. It was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that Minnie Driver of Good Will Hunting fame will voice Oswalda Cobblepot aka Penguin. Driver attended the Sdcc along with Batman actor Hamish Linklater and Harley Quinn actress Jamie Chung.
Minnie Driver as Skylar in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
Fans are furious at the gender-swapping but still hold hope for Driver’s portrayal. Matt Reeves serves as the executive producer of the show. He was among the Caped Crusader panel, where the first episode of the series premiered for Sdcc attendees.
Fans Find Penguin Gender-Swap Infuriating In Batman: Caped Crusader But Minnie Driver May Change Their Mind Minnie Driver’s Oswalda Cobblepot/Penguin in Batman: Caped Crusader | Prime Video
shipa Video introduced their Batman: Caped Crusader villain, Penguin,...
Minnie Driver as Skylar in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
Fans are furious at the gender-swapping but still hold hope for Driver’s portrayal. Matt Reeves serves as the executive producer of the show. He was among the Caped Crusader panel, where the first episode of the series premiered for Sdcc attendees.
Fans Find Penguin Gender-Swap Infuriating In Batman: Caped Crusader But Minnie Driver May Change Their Mind Minnie Driver’s Oswalda Cobblepot/Penguin in Batman: Caped Crusader | Prime Video
shipa Video introduced their Batman: Caped Crusader villain, Penguin,...
- 7/28/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Fans at this year's San Diego Comic-Con were treated to an early screening of Batman: Caped Crusader, but the biggest news which came out of the panel relates to a potentially controversial casting decision.
While fans of the Dark Knight's corner of the DC Universe will know the vigilante typically matches wits with Oswald Cobblepot, this 1940s version will have to contend with a new, female Penguin: Oswalda Cobblepot.
Entertainment Weekly caught up with Minnie Driver to discuss her role in the upcoming Prime Video series and the Good Will Hunting star says she jumped at the chance to reinvent such an iconic character. "That's what's so brilliant about what he's reimagined. The expansion of this particular character feels so timely. For such a vintage noir show, it's incredibly modern."
Driver will also get the chance to sing as Batman: Caped Crusader's Penguin, a challenge she was quick to embrace.
While fans of the Dark Knight's corner of the DC Universe will know the vigilante typically matches wits with Oswald Cobblepot, this 1940s version will have to contend with a new, female Penguin: Oswalda Cobblepot.
Entertainment Weekly caught up with Minnie Driver to discuss her role in the upcoming Prime Video series and the Good Will Hunting star says she jumped at the chance to reinvent such an iconic character. "That's what's so brilliant about what he's reimagined. The expansion of this particular character feels so timely. For such a vintage noir show, it's incredibly modern."
Driver will also get the chance to sing as Batman: Caped Crusader's Penguin, a challenge she was quick to embrace.
- 7/28/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"Scary, absurd, inessential." That's how critic David Denby described director Renny Harlin's 1999 shark movie "Deep Blue Sea" in his review for The New Yorker. I think it's fair to say that history agrees with his first two points. That third point, however? That one has been challenged greatly as the film was a success in its day and has gained a much larger following in the years since its theatrical run. It's now a franchise with two direct-to-video sequels. More than that, one could easily make the argument that it's the second-best shark movie ever made, only behind Steven Spielgerg's all-time blockbuster classic "Jaws."
Spielberg didn't invent the shark movie with "Jaws," but there was very much a dividing line between...
"Scary, absurd, inessential." That's how critic David Denby described director Renny Harlin's 1999 shark movie "Deep Blue Sea" in his review for The New Yorker. I think it's fair to say that history agrees with his first two points. That third point, however? That one has been challenged greatly as the film was a success in its day and has gained a much larger following in the years since its theatrical run. It's now a franchise with two direct-to-video sequels. More than that, one could easily make the argument that it's the second-best shark movie ever made, only behind Steven Spielgerg's all-time blockbuster classic "Jaws."
Spielberg didn't invent the shark movie with "Jaws," but there was very much a dividing line between...
- 7/27/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Much like his films that are known to create a chasm between DC fans, Zack Snyder’s casting choices bore a similar effect — case in point, Ben Affleck’s Batman.
Ben Affleck as Batman | Warner Bros.
The Good Will Hunting Star‘s rendition of the Caped Crusader had viewers split from the get-go. While many lauded the playboy douche x man-tormented-by-his-demons persona that Affleck portrayed so effortlessly, others found it difficult to overlook the remorseless killing machine-esque aspect of his character. This is the crime-fighting vigilante we’re talking about, after all.
But there’s one thing fans appear to be unanimous about — Batman’s shocking, borderline outlandish plot armor.
DC Fans Mock Ben Affleck’s Ludicrous Plot Armor as Batman
Look, the world of superheroes defies reality, we all know that. Superman can beat a formidable adversary from a different planet and Batman can put down a clique of...
Ben Affleck as Batman | Warner Bros.
The Good Will Hunting Star‘s rendition of the Caped Crusader had viewers split from the get-go. While many lauded the playboy douche x man-tormented-by-his-demons persona that Affleck portrayed so effortlessly, others found it difficult to overlook the remorseless killing machine-esque aspect of his character. This is the crime-fighting vigilante we’re talking about, after all.
But there’s one thing fans appear to be unanimous about — Batman’s shocking, borderline outlandish plot armor.
DC Fans Mock Ben Affleck’s Ludicrous Plot Armor as Batman
Look, the world of superheroes defies reality, we all know that. Superman can beat a formidable adversary from a different planet and Batman can put down a clique of...
- 7/25/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Matt Damon got his breakthrough role in the industry with 1997’s Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with his best friend Ben Affleck. The coming-of-age story was a passion project of the duo and they worked hard to get it made. Getting someone as prolific as Robin Williams to play a supporting role was a big win for them.
Robin Williams and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
The celebrated comedian delivered one of his best dramatic performances in the film playing Damon’s mentor. Good Will Hunting was directed by Gus Van Sant and the director had many amazing stories to tell about how Williams worked. He even revealed one problem of his, that differed from his own ways of shooting takes.
Robin Williams Had A Habit Of Shooting Multiple Takes With Varying Performances
Robin Williams played Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
Ben Affleck,...
Robin Williams and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
The celebrated comedian delivered one of his best dramatic performances in the film playing Damon’s mentor. Good Will Hunting was directed by Gus Van Sant and the director had many amazing stories to tell about how Williams worked. He even revealed one problem of his, that differed from his own ways of shooting takes.
Robin Williams Had A Habit Of Shooting Multiple Takes With Varying Performances
Robin Williams played Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
Ben Affleck,...
- 7/24/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck rose up the ranks in Hollywood together as they started their creative partnership as school friends. The two won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for their screenwriting debut Good Will Hunting and have since worked on multiple other projects together.
Despite their beautiful writing about the important moments in life in the coming-of-age film, one classic moment from the film featuring Robin Williams was reportedly unscripted. Damon and Affleck recounted how Williams did close to 60 takes and improvised a line that became the perfect end to the film.
Robin Williams Improvised A Line That Made Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Screenwriting Debut A Certified Classic Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting | Credits: Miramax Films
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been working together for decades and got their breakthrough with their screenwriting debut, Good Will Hunting. The duo reportedly wanted...
Despite their beautiful writing about the important moments in life in the coming-of-age film, one classic moment from the film featuring Robin Williams was reportedly unscripted. Damon and Affleck recounted how Williams did close to 60 takes and improvised a line that became the perfect end to the film.
Robin Williams Improvised A Line That Made Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Screenwriting Debut A Certified Classic Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in Good Will Hunting | Credits: Miramax Films
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been working together for decades and got their breakthrough with their screenwriting debut, Good Will Hunting. The duo reportedly wanted...
- 7/22/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Robin Williams was known to be one of the greatest comedic talents ever. Despite his unfortunate demise in 2014, the late star is still loved and respected by his fans and colleagues. Over the years, many stars have stated how Williams was one of the most incredible companies to work with. Anthony Daniels, popular for his work as C-3Po in Star Wars, noted that meeting with the late actor was one of his most memorable experiences.
Robin Williams in a still from Dead Poets Society | Touchstone Pictures
Although Anthony Daniels never got his golden opportunity to share the screen with Robin Williams, he met the actor during a public event. The C-3Po actor suggested that he can never forget his meeting with the late star. Similar to other stars, Daniels was also enamored by Williams’ entertaining and friendly attitude.
How did Star Wars‘ Anthony Daniels describe his encounter with Robin Williams?...
Robin Williams in a still from Dead Poets Society | Touchstone Pictures
Although Anthony Daniels never got his golden opportunity to share the screen with Robin Williams, he met the actor during a public event. The C-3Po actor suggested that he can never forget his meeting with the late star. Similar to other stars, Daniels was also enamored by Williams’ entertaining and friendly attitude.
How did Star Wars‘ Anthony Daniels describe his encounter with Robin Williams?...
- 7/20/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
During its run, Friends was no stranger to cameos. The series had many guest stars over the years, ranging from extras who were trying to make ends meet, to some of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. A-listers, ranging from Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Jeff Goldblum, and even Gary Oldman, each actor that made an appearance topped the one before them.
A still from NBC’s Friends | Warner Bros. Television
Although it is only natural that some cameos are going to be more impressive than others. There was one specific appearance in the series that managed to outshine all the others. Not because of the performance on its own, but because of the story behind it.
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal managed to impress the entire fandom with their one-minute appearance, and their talent is to thank for it.
The Greatest Betrayal In Friends
The 24th episode of the third...
A still from NBC’s Friends | Warner Bros. Television
Although it is only natural that some cameos are going to be more impressive than others. There was one specific appearance in the series that managed to outshine all the others. Not because of the performance on its own, but because of the story behind it.
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal managed to impress the entire fandom with their one-minute appearance, and their talent is to thank for it.
The Greatest Betrayal In Friends
The 24th episode of the third...
- 7/20/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Gus Van Sant is a fiercely individual voice with one foot in the independent world and another in the studio system, Van Sant’s filmography varies wildly from mainstream entertainments to peculiar experiments, from sublime highs to extreme lows. Let’s take a look at all 17 of his films, ranked worst to best.
Born in 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky, Van Sant kicked off his filmmaking career with the micro-budget, black-and-white “Mala Noche” (1985), a major preamble to the New Queer Cinema. His next feature, “Drugstore Cowboy” (1989), firmly established him as an indie maverick, a reputation he would fulfill with his followup, the River Phoenix/Keanu Reeves road movie “My Own Private Idaho” (1991). He dipped his toes into studio filmmaking with the gleefully dark satire “To Die For” (1995), which won Nicole Kidman a Golden Globe as Best Comedy/Musical Actress.
He hit the Oscar jackpot for the first time with the inspirational drama...
Born in 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky, Van Sant kicked off his filmmaking career with the micro-budget, black-and-white “Mala Noche” (1985), a major preamble to the New Queer Cinema. His next feature, “Drugstore Cowboy” (1989), firmly established him as an indie maverick, a reputation he would fulfill with his followup, the River Phoenix/Keanu Reeves road movie “My Own Private Idaho” (1991). He dipped his toes into studio filmmaking with the gleefully dark satire “To Die For” (1995), which won Nicole Kidman a Golden Globe as Best Comedy/Musical Actress.
He hit the Oscar jackpot for the first time with the inspirational drama...
- 7/20/2024
- by Zach Laws and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marital woes are reportedly not linked to their fame or the singer's status as a global star.
According to a new report, the Hollywood power couple's marriage is actually suffering from "deeper issues."
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck recently marked their second wedding anniversary apart from each other, which comes as a surprise given that they went over and above to celebrate it last year.
There Are Reportedly 'Deeper Issues' Plaguing Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez's Marriage Mega
Amid rumors of an "imminent" divorce between Affleck and Lopez, a source has claimed that the duo's relationship faces issues unrelated to their status or fame.
"The idea that Ben thinks Jennifer is too famous and that he didn't know what he was getting into with the attention on their marriage isn't true," the source told People magazine, adding, "There are deeper issues."
There were reports...
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's marital woes are reportedly not linked to their fame or the singer's status as a global star.
According to a new report, the Hollywood power couple's marriage is actually suffering from "deeper issues."
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck recently marked their second wedding anniversary apart from each other, which comes as a surprise given that they went over and above to celebrate it last year.
There Are Reportedly 'Deeper Issues' Plaguing Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez's Marriage Mega
Amid rumors of an "imminent" divorce between Affleck and Lopez, a source has claimed that the duo's relationship faces issues unrelated to their status or fame.
"The idea that Ben thinks Jennifer is too famous and that he didn't know what he was getting into with the attention on their marriage isn't true," the source told People magazine, adding, "There are deeper issues."
There were reports...
- 7/19/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
Jennifer Lopez Wears Wedding Ring On Somber Bike Ride As She & Ben Affleck Ignore Second Anniversary
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck spent their second wedding anniversary on opposite coasts as rumors of marital woes continue to swirl.
Lopez was spotted wearing her wedding ring on a bike ride in the Hamptons, while Affleck was seen suited up at his Los Angeles office.
The embattled couple tied the knot on July 16, 2022, and later paid $60 million for a sprawling Los Angeles home fitting for their blended family.
However, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly "in a rush" to sell their marital mansion after the actor moved his things out and into a rental home.
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Spend Their Second Wedding Anniversary Apart Mega
Lopez and Affleck's first anniversary made headlines due to the special way they celebrated it, but their second wedding anniversary was a more low-key affair.
Amid speculations of marital discord, the couple didn't spend the special day together; however, the...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck spent their second wedding anniversary on opposite coasts as rumors of marital woes continue to swirl.
Lopez was spotted wearing her wedding ring on a bike ride in the Hamptons, while Affleck was seen suited up at his Los Angeles office.
The embattled couple tied the knot on July 16, 2022, and later paid $60 million for a sprawling Los Angeles home fitting for their blended family.
However, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly "in a rush" to sell their marital mansion after the actor moved his things out and into a rental home.
Jennifer Lopez And Ben Affleck Spend Their Second Wedding Anniversary Apart Mega
Lopez and Affleck's first anniversary made headlines due to the special way they celebrated it, but their second wedding anniversary was a more low-key affair.
Amid speculations of marital discord, the couple didn't spend the special day together; however, the...
- 7/17/2024
- by Favour Adegoke
- The Blast
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon have been friends since they were just eight and ten years old respectively. The young boys bonded over baseball and their love for acting and have been inseparable ever since. They would go to auditions together and work together before finally fulfilling their dream of making it big with Good Will Hunting, a film they starred in and co-wrote as well.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting (1997) | Miramax Films
The two have been with each other through thick and thin. According to sources, nothing has changed over the years, as apparently, Matt Damon continues to look after Ben Affleck as the latter is reportedly in the middle of marital troubles with Jennifer Lopez. It seems like he will do what he can to help his friend, even if it means pushing him to stay closer to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Matt Damon...
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting (1997) | Miramax Films
The two have been with each other through thick and thin. According to sources, nothing has changed over the years, as apparently, Matt Damon continues to look after Ben Affleck as the latter is reportedly in the middle of marital troubles with Jennifer Lopez. It seems like he will do what he can to help his friend, even if it means pushing him to stay closer to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Matt Damon...
- 7/16/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
At one time, Harvey Weinstein was the most influential and powerful Hollywood producer. Through his production company Miramax, various award-winning films were made and every actor/actress wanted to be associated with him. The studio was responsible for Oscar-winning films like Pulp Fiction, The Crying Game, Good Will Hunting, and Shakespeare in Love.
Harvey Weinstein’s company distributed Oscar-winning films such as Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
The studio was already among other prestige names in Hollywood by the late 90s. The studio supported both commercial films as well as indie filmmakers who were trying to make their name in the industry. However, they passed on the opportunity to distribute a micro-budget horror film The Blair Witch Project in 1999, which went on to become a big commercial success.
Miramax Missed Out On Nabbing One of The Greatest Success Stories in Hollywood
1999’s The Blair Witch Project proved to be a...
Harvey Weinstein’s company distributed Oscar-winning films such as Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
The studio was already among other prestige names in Hollywood by the late 90s. The studio supported both commercial films as well as indie filmmakers who were trying to make their name in the industry. However, they passed on the opportunity to distribute a micro-budget horror film The Blair Witch Project in 1999, which went on to become a big commercial success.
Miramax Missed Out On Nabbing One of The Greatest Success Stories in Hollywood
1999’s The Blair Witch Project proved to be a...
- 7/15/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Good Will Hunting has been regarded as the beginning of their careers in Hollywood. While both had starred in other works over the years, none were as significant as this. The film became a classic for many reasons, starring Robin Williams, alongside Damon and Affleck also playing an important role in the story. While their performances were impeccable, other contributions helped them win an Oscar for the film.
Matt Damon and Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
Damon and Affleck were the ones who actually wrote the film, having crafted the script together and then pitched it to the studio. While that is impressive on its own, many would be surprised to know that the original movie was very different.
The Original Story of Good Will Hunting Was Very Different
First drafts of a film rarely ever get turned into the final product.
Matt Damon and Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting | Miramax Films
Damon and Affleck were the ones who actually wrote the film, having crafted the script together and then pitched it to the studio. While that is impressive on its own, many would be surprised to know that the original movie was very different.
The Original Story of Good Will Hunting Was Very Different
First drafts of a film rarely ever get turned into the final product.
- 7/15/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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