Ben Affleck hasn't really been about much lately, has he? And now we know we know why; it's not because Ben Affleck was working or caring for his family, but because he just really hates the paparazzi.
You see, Ben Affleck has launched a scathing attack on the paparazzi and press intrusion at a news conference to promote his new movie Hollywoodland. And, yes, we're talking about the same Ben Affleck who got paid loads of cash to star in that 'look at me, I'm gorgeous Ben Affleck' Lynx advert and a pop video where he pretty much just kissed his girlfriend Jennifer Lopez all the time.
It's probably fair to say that not too many people like Ben Affleck that much. Certainly not enough to see any of his films – Surviving Christmas, Jersey Girl, Paycheck, Gigli, The Third Wheel, Changing Lanes… if any of them are remembered at all, it's with a vaguely sour grimace. Part of the reason for this is because none of the films were very good, but also partially responsible is Ben Affleck and the way that, no matter what film he's in, he always only seems to play Ben Affleck – big-faced ex-boyfriend of J-Lo, husband of Jennifer Garner and father to a baby with a dumb name.
Ben Affleck knows the reason for this – no, it's not down to the way he exploits his personal life by starring in adverts for schoolboy deodorant or being filmed rolling around on a yacht with Jennifer Lopez in the Jenny From The Block video, it's because sometimes he has his picture taken. A movie star! In the newspapers! Who'd have thought? At a press conference to promote his new Hollywoodland movie, Ben Affleck launched into this furious tirade:
"I think more and more people pay attention to actors' private lives (and that) makes it difficult to suspend disbelief when you are going to watch their movie because really what you are thinking about is whatever you have read about them in a magazine rather than the performance they are giving, and it makes the actor's job harder. The movies become incidental pit-stops and commercial breaks in the soap opera of their life."
We think Ben's just embarrassed because word got out that he went to hospital just because he had a little headache. But there are two very obvious answers to Ben Affleck's woes here; either he stops making films, or he carries on making films but nobody interviews or takes pictures of him meaning that nobody goes to see his films. Simple really, and we'd be equally OK with either of them.
Read more:
Affleck Blasts Paparazzi For Intrusion – Reuters
[story by Stuart Heritage]
lardlad says
Er, um, actually, I can’t “suspend disbelief” watching Ben Affleck because he’s a CRAP ACTOR. If he was any good, maybe he wouldn’t have to engage in “bennifer” PR stunts to promote his shit movies,
Paul Carden says
There are very few good actors, and far less great ones, but if you are going to write an unflattering article about anyone, don’t be afraid to include your by line. I’m so tired of the spineless hiding behind the anonymity of obscure “handles” – like this putz “lardlad”, what the hell? Or the complete absense of the balls to include their names. Grow a spine. Regards.
lardlad says
Paul Carden: My name is Mike McHugh. Does that in any way decrease my anonymity? And I still think Ben Affleck is a shitty actor, and will happily say so to his face or yours. If you’re really so concerned about anonymity, perhaps you should include your home address, telephone, and credit card numbers in every post.
Hate hecklerspray.com says
Shut up hecklerspray stupid paparazzi