Movie Review: "To the Wonder"

Rating: RLength: 112 minutesRelease Date: April 12, 2013Directed by: Terrence MalickGenre: Drama/RomanceStars: 3 out of 5"To the Wonder" is a 2012 romantic drama. It was directed by Terrence Malick and stars Ben Affleck (Neil), Rachel McAdams (Jane), Olga Kurylenko...

Why "To the Wonder" Is One of Malick's Best Works

"To the Wonder," starring Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdam, is the well-received companion to Terrence Malick's 2011 film "Tree of Life." It is a lovely movie that, like many of Malick's works, is filled with dialogue about love and spirituality. What makes Malick such a...

"Argo" Vs. "The Town": Charting Ben Affleck's Growth as a Directo

Ben Affleck's second directorial venture, "The Town," was about a bank robber's desire for redemption and how he gets out of a life full of violence, hate, and death. "Argo," on the other hand, is the story of how a crazy CIA plan helps six American Embassy staffers escape...

"Argo" is What Happens When Truth Is Stranger, but Less Dramatic,

When a film is based on a true story, it doesn't necessarily mean that everything in the movie is true. Movie directors often play fast and loose with the facts, adding dramatic details or romantic plot points to appeal to a wider audience. In "Argo," directed by and ...

Movie Review: Argo

Rating: R Length: 120 minutes Release Date: October 12, 2012 Directed by: Ben Affleck Genre: Biography, Drama, and ThrillerStars: 4 out of 5 "Argo" tells the true story of the daring extraction of American hostages from Iran in the late 1970s. Starring Ben Affleck, Bryan ...

Ben Affleck's November 2012 Interview Feature

Just days after his new movie "Argo" opened in theaters, Ben Affleck landed himself a feature in the November 2012 issue of Interview magazine. The 40-year-old actor looked handsome in a black leather jacket as he posed for the Marco Grob shot spread while...

2012 Do Something Awards: A Complete Look

Held to recognize the most charitable people, places and events over the past year, the winners of the 2012 Do Something Awards were crowned in Santa Monica, California on Sunday (August 19). With "New Girl" co-stars Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson and Lamorne...

When On-Screen Romances Become Real

For moviegoers who have ever thought the romance appeared entirely too genuine on-screen, there could be a good reason for that. Although not all on-screen couples end up pursuing a romance off screen, there have certainly been several well-known actors and actresses who...

The Success of the Affleck Brothers

Ben Affleck started his career as a young boy with a role in a PBS series. After the series finished, he had problems landing other roles. Many of his early parts were nonspeaking roles, including a cameo in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Despite his lack of success, he still...

Winners of Spike TV's 2011 Guys Choice Awards

Always drawing out quite the slate of stars, Spike TV's 5th annual Guys Choice Awards were pre-taped during a ceremony in Culver City, California on Saturday night (June 4).Held at Sony Pictures Studios, big names including Scarlett Johansson, Justin Timberlake and...