Farhadi Says Films Like ‘Argo’ Perpetuate American White Savior Myth: ‘Who Asked You To Come and Save Us?’
Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi criticizes Hollywood's white savior films, questioning why Americans feel they must save the world.
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Tag: Ben Affleck
Affleck on ‘Animals’: AI Isn’t About Making Fake People — It’s About Making Better Movies
Ben Affleck explains his ethical approach to using AI on Netflix's Animals, insisting it's not about faking actors or replacing humans.
Ben Affleck’s ‘Animals’ Cast Wants Him to Run for Office: ‘Maybe They Hate Me’
Affleck's 'Animals' cast wants him to run for office, but he's not joining the circus, citing money-grubbing politics.
Movie Reviews6.3/10
The Rip Review: A Solid Crime-Thriller That Drags in the Middle
A raid, a secret tip, and a stash house that reveals far more than money. A tale of trust and betrayal in Miami.
Movie Reviews5.8/10
Ben Affleck Returns as Wolff in The Accountant², a Tight Sequel That Never Quite Surpasses Its Predecessor
A man of numbers returns to unravel a mystery of assassins, secrets and a family's perilous journey from El Salvador.
Movie Reviews5.9/10
Affleck’s Jack Ryan Stumbles Over a Nuclear Bomb in Baltimore
A tale of terror wherein a nation's fate hangs upon a single missing bomb, told through a labyrinth of intrigue and despair.
Movie Reviews7.3/10
‘Air’ Review: How Sonny Vaccaro Bet Everything on Michael Jordan
A chronicle of the birth of the Air Jordan brand, wherein a man of faith bet all upon a young athlete's fame.
Movie Reviews6.1/10
Ex-Special Forces Reunite to Rob a Drug Lord in Triple Frontier
A crew of ex-soldiers rob a drug lord's remote house, their grim, slow heist plan crossing the Andes into ruin.
Movie Reviews7.2/10
Gone Baby Gone: Ben Affleck’s Directorial Debut and the Moral Trap of the Truth
Ben Affleck's first film as director sends two private eyes into Dorchester to find a missing four-year-old, and never settles for the easy answer.
Movie Reviews7.4/10
The Town Review: Ben Affleck’s Boston Heist Thriller, 16 Years On
Ben Affleck's 2010 Boston heist thriller The Town, reviewed: Renner's Oscar-nominated turn, the Fenway finale, and why Claire stays a plot device.
Movie Reviews4.4/10
Pearl Harbor at 4.4/10: Michael Bay’s War Film Keeps Stopping for a Romance
Michael Bay's Pearl Harbor runs 183 minutes, split between a love triangle and the Dec. 7, 1941 attack. Critics disliked it; audiences showed up anyway.
Movie Reviews8.6/10
Argo Review: A Thriller Built on a Beautiful Lie
Argo review: Ben Affleck's CIA rescue thriller turns a fake sci-fi movie into a real escape from Tehran, and it still holds up.