Ben Affleck

Just Keep Livin’ – In praise of Dazed and Confused at 25

By Stephen Puddicombe

Richard Linklater’s seminal high school movie is the ultimate endorsement of living in the moment.

When Deep Impact and Armageddon hit Hollywood

By Harry Harris

Though similar, there are marked differences between these twin films – and the fates of their respective directors.

Justice League

By Hannah Strong

The latest film off the DC production line sees Batman and co team up to fight an ancient evil force, with underwhelming results.

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10 great heist movies to get you in the mood for Baby Driver

By Ian Gilchrist

Classic crime-thrillers to seek out – from Rififi to Thief, Dog Day Afternoon to Reservoir Dogs.

A brief history of Prohibition in the movies

By William Carroll

Ben Affleck’s Live by Night continues a long Hollywood love affair with this crime-ridden era.

Live by Night

By David Jenkins

Ben Affleck directs and stars in this sprawling, ambitious and flawed east coast gangster epic.

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The Accountant

By Manuela Lazic

Ben Affleck’s compelling low-key performance isn’t enough to save this by-the-numbers thriller.

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The Accountant is another example of Hollywood’s autism problem

By Victoria Luxford

Ben Affleck’s latest thriller shows that mainstream cinema still hasn’t moved on from the days of Rain Man.

10 great films to get you in the mood for autumn

By Joel Blackledge

As the nights draw in and the leaves turn it’s time to cosy up with these seasonal gems.

Watch the pulsating first trailer for The Accountant

By Henry Heffer

Ben Affleck plays the numbers game in this Bourne-esque thriller from director Gavin O’Connor.

Argo

By Ellen E Jones

Ben Affleck strays beyond Boston's city limits to direct this international espionage caper and gets a little lost.

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The Town

By Adam Woodward

The Town’s true colours are there, but you’ll have to scratch through a layer of Hollywood gloss to see them.

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