The One Trait That Almost Kept Ben Affleck Out of His Best Movie
The One Trait That Almost Kept Ben Affleck Out of His Best Movie
Ben Affleck’s early-career foul mouth once backfired: on 1993’s Dazed and Confused, producer James Jacks initially refused to cast him — a sharp contrast to his squeaky-clean Batman turn in the DCEU.
With Paramount Shut Out, Netflix Eyes Warner Bros. Takeover
With Paramount Shut Out, Netflix Eyes Warner Bros. Takeover
Netflix has emerged as a potential suitor for DC parent Warner Bros. Discovery after the company rejected a $20-per-share bid from David Ellison, reigniting hope among Zack Snyder diehards.
Netflix’s 2026 Movie Slate Is Stacked: Two Ben Affleck Films in the Mix
Netflix’s 2026 Movie Slate Is Stacked: Two Ben Affleck Films in the Mix
Netflix is stacking 2026 with dozens of films, zeroing in on projects already in production or post—and the lineup includes two from Ben Affleck. Here are the major titles most likely to land next year.
DC Star Says Justice League Can’t Compete With The Avengers — And Knew It All Along
DC Star Says Justice League Can’t Compete With The Avengers — And Knew It All Along
Marvel vs DC fans are at war again after DCEU star Diane Lane — best known as Martha Kent, mother to Henry Cavill’s Superman — sparked a firestorm with remarks that sent Marvel loyalists into meltdown across social media.
Ben Affleck And Jennifer Aniston’s Fan-Favorite Rom-Com Is Getting A Modern Reboot
Ben Affleck And Jennifer Aniston’s Fan-Favorite Rom-Com Is Getting A Modern Reboot
New Line Cinema is reportedly gearing up for a fresh adaptation of He’s Just Not That Into You, revisiting the Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo bestseller that first hit theaters in 2009 with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Aniston among its A-list cast.
Sydney Sweeney’s New Romance Raises Eyebrows as Friends Urge Caution About Scooter Braun
Sydney Sweeney’s New Romance Raises Eyebrows as Friends Urge Caution About Scooter Braun
Seasons may be changing, but Sydney Sweeney’s star keeps rising: the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star is reportedly dating music industry heavyweight Scooter Braun, sending the rumor mill into overdrive.
All the Must-Watch Movies Hitting Netflix in November 2025
All the Must-Watch Movies Hitting Netflix in November 2025
Netflix loads November with crowd-pleasers: cozy holiday tales, pulse-pounding thrillers, blood-chilling slashers, buzzy biopics, nostalgic throwbacks, and sharp comedies—something for every mood.
I Play Rocky Lands Knockout Casting: Kiki Seto as Talia Shire, Robert Morgan as Burgess Meredith
I Play Rocky Lands Knockout Casting: Kiki Seto as Talia Shire, Robert Morgan as Burgess Meredith
Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky locks in two Rocky icons, casting Kiki Seto as Talia Shire and Robert Morgan as Burgess Meredith in the making-of drama.
One Piece Season 2: Every Episode Explained — Story Beats, Easter Eggs, and Hidden Details You Missed
One Piece Season 2: Every Episode Explained — Story Beats, Easter Eggs, and Hidden Details You Missed
Still no premiere date, but treasure has surfaced for the One Piece live-action: fans have unearthed the full slate of season 2 episode titles—now confirmed via @whatonnetflix on X—teasing a 2026 return.
Guess How Young Blake Lively Was Opposite Ben Affleck in This 93% Rotten Tomatoes Thriller
Guess How Young Blake Lively Was Opposite Ben Affleck in This 93% Rotten Tomatoes Thriller
At 22, Blake Lively held her own opposite Ben Affleck in The Town, the 2010 Boston heist hit that still boasts a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score—shot in a sprint from August to December 2009 as Affleck solidified his status as an acclaimed actor-director.
The Flash Director Says Backlash, Not Quality, Killed a Good Movie
The Flash Director Says Backlash, Not Quality, Killed a Good Movie
Pride or blind spot? In a new interview with The Playlist, The Flash director Andy Muschietti claims the film crashed at the box office because people wanted it to, reigniting debate over whether audience apathy or creative missteps doomed the Ezra Miller-led DCEU bet.
Chris O’Donnell Admits Batman & Robin Hate Was Tough to Take
Chris O’Donnell Admits Batman & Robin Hate Was Tough to Take
Chris O'Donnell and Alicia Silverstone look back on Batman & Robin and the gut-punch moment they realized audiences hated it.
Ben Affleck Can't Help Raving About Jennifer Lopez In New Movie
Ben Affleck Can't Help Raving About Jennifer Lopez In New Movie
Months after their split, Ben Affleck reunited with ex-wife Jennifer Lopez at the New York premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman — and he couldn’t stop raving about her performance.
Weekend Box Office Shocker: PT Anderson Scores His Biggest Opening Ever
Weekend Box Office Shocker: PT Anderson Scores His Biggest Opening Ever
PT Anderson just notched the biggest opening weekend of his career, as WB’s One Battle After Another stormed to No. 1—marking the studio’s ninth chart-topping debut this year. The win comes with a caveat: the film still has a long way to go before it turns a profit.
Will Jimmy Kimmel Face Restrictions on His Comeback? New Report Delivers the Verdict
Will Jimmy Kimmel Face Restrictions on His Comeback? New Report Delivers the Verdict
Six days after a suspension that sparked a free-speech firestorm, Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC on Tuesday with no new restrictions, according to reports.
David Fincher’s Gone Girl Casting Snub Gave Reese Witherspoon a Brutal Ego Check
David Fincher’s Gone Girl Casting Snub Gave Reese Witherspoon a Brutal Ego Check
Reese Witherspoon produced Gone Girl, but David Fincher still nixed her for Amy — a blunt reality check that reshaped the film’s casting.
Reese Witherspoon Reveals the Real Reason David Fincher Passed on Her for Gone Girl
Reese Witherspoon Reveals the Real Reason David Fincher Passed on Her for Gone Girl
Reese Witherspoon reveals why David Fincher refused to cast her as Amy Dunne in Gone Girl, even with the book’s author in her corner. His reason was surprisingly simple.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's New Netflix Crime Thriller The Rip Drops Explosive First Trailer
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's New Netflix Crime Thriller The Rip Drops Explosive First Trailer
Get a glimpse of the high-stakes action that's already turning heads.
What Real NASA Experts Actually Think of Bay's Armageddon
What Real NASA Experts Actually Think of Bay's Armageddon
Michael Bay's Armageddon may have pulled in $553 million worldwide when it hit theaters in 1998, but don't expect anyone at NASA to defend the science behind it.
Ben Affleck's Forgotten Comedy Flop Is #1 on Streaming Right Now
Ben Affleck's Forgotten Comedy Flop Is #1 on Streaming Right Now
Back in 2009, Extract came and went without much fanfare.