Subject: Ben Affleck

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    June 12, 2007
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    October 16, 1997
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    December 25, 1997
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    December 5, 2008

    Don't hate the playa: Thoughts on writing in the Digg era

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

  • News

    October 18, 2001

    Off Limits

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

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    March 27, 2003

    Best Women's Room in a Bar

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

  • Summer Guide

    June 12, 2008

    Welcome to Collywood

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 12, 2008

    Welcome to Collywood

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

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    August 21, 2008

    Welcome to Collywood

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

  • Film

    April 16, 2009

    State of Play

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

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    September 4, 2008

    The Democratic National Convention transformed the Pepsi Center into a media echo chamber.

    The nature of print media is strange these days. Pages shrivel and shrink, then disappear altogether, while paid positions dry up like teens on Proactiv, resulting in a frenzied scramble toward writers and editors doing more with less, pissed off at their frozen salaries yet unable to bitch about ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 26, 2008

    Now Playing

    Capsule reviews of current shows

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    July 17, 2008

    Now Playing

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    July 3, 2008

    Now Playing

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    June 19, 2008

    Matt and Ben

    Fame is fleeting, and so is the fun here.

  • Film

    January 31, 2008

    American Heroes and Zeroes at Sundance ’08

    Morgan Spurlock makes us look bad, plus (separate!) films on baseball and steroids shine.

  • Film

    October 18, 2007

    Gone Baby Gone

    The Brothers Affleck come through with a complex, sophisticated Boston crime drama.

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    June 28, 2007

    Live Free or Die Hard

    Even with the Mac kid at his side, John McClane is just...old.

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    April 19, 2007

    What Garry Didn't Know

    Even with the Mac kid at his side, John McClane is just...old.

  • Film

    March 22, 2007

    Reign Over Me

    Adam Sandler finally nails a somber role.

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    January 25, 2007

    Smokin' Aces

    Joe Carnahan’s overly slick, heavily edited dark comedy works despite itself.

  • Music

    November 2, 2006

    Al Right Now

    Is "Weird Al" Yankovic an American pop genius?

  • Film

    September 7, 2006

    Detective Comics

    Showbiz noir investigates TV Superman's real-life tragedy.

  • Home Entertainment

    June 1, 2006

    Dreams of Syndication

    Showbiz noir investigates TV Superman's real-life tragedy.

  • Dining

    February 2, 2006

    Buns on the Run

    Cheeseburger, cheeseburger, cheeseburger

  • Film

    January 12, 2006

    Dream Team

    Glory Road relives the season that college hoops smashed the color barrier.

  • Home Entertainment

    October 27, 2005

    "Imperfect" Is Right

    Boring game play mars Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects.

  • Film

    July 28, 2005

    Special Ed

    Young teens become super-empowered in Sky High.

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    July 14, 2005

    Happy Surprise

    Tom Arnold leads a large ensemble cast. Yep, you read it right.

  • Culture

    April 1, 2004

    Jersey Gurgle

    Kevin Smith is Silent Bob? Dude, my butt he is.

  • Culture

    August 21, 2003

    Lit Up

    It's more fun watching the movie get made than watching the movie.

  • Summer Guide

    June 12, 2003

    Think Distinct

    This summer's movies could withstand the drought.

  • Film

    June 6, 2002

    Smoking Rock

    Someone must have been, to come up with Bad Company.

  • Film

    November 29, 2001

    New Yakkers

    Edward Burns's Sidewalks does more talking than walking.

  • Film

    May 24, 2001

    War As Video Game

    In the whiz-bang Pearl Harbor, vintage history takes a back seat to a dated love triangle.

  • Film

    September 14, 2000

    For the Love of Mike

    Six actors make beautiful music together in Duets.

  • Film

    February 24, 2000

    Xmas Marks the Spot

    Director John Frankenheimer delivers a belated gift in the form of Reindeer Games.

  • Film

    February 17, 2000

    The Greeding of America

    Boiler Room's first-time director follows the money.

  • Film

    November 18, 1999

    In God He Trusts

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

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    March 18, 1999

    Neo-Screwball Strikes Out

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

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    February 25, 1999

    All About Eve

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

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    December 31, 1998

    As We Like It

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

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    July 9, 1998

    A True Disaster

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

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    January 8, 1998

    Hype and Holler

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

  • Film

    April 17, 1997

    Heat of the Moment

    Director Kevin Smith spouts his Dogma.

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2009

    Affleck movie sounds a lot like Skills Like This

    Look out, buddy -- the dude from Good Will Hunting is stealing your movie!​The entertainment broadsheets have been a-twitter this week with news about The Town, the new crime thriller to be directed by and starring Ben Affleck. The film, based on Chuck Hogan's 2004 novel Prince of Thieves and ... More >>

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