Ben Affleck

'Argo' Takes Film, Director at BAFTA Awards

Daniel Day-Lewis, Emmanuelle Riva take top acting honors at the ceremony, held today in London.

Oscar, 'Argo,' and the Poor Ben Affleck Theory

Some think 'Argo' winning is tied to Ben Affleck failing to land an Oscar nomination for directing; we examine this theory.

Ben Affleck Wins DGA Award

'Breaking Bad' and 'Girls' win top TV prizes.

Best of the Week Ahead: Jan. 31–Feb. 6 (Slideshow)

Film Independent’s 12th annual “Directors Close-Up” series in L.A., “Tyler Perry’s Madea Gets a Job” on DVD, Fathom Events’ encore presentation of “Maria Stuarda,” Joffrey Ballet’s “The Rite of Spring,” and L.A. Theatre Works’ radio theater–style production of “The Motherf**ker With the Hat ...

DGA Award Predictions

Ben Affleck and Steven Spielberg are set to face off at the 65th Annual DGA Awards this weekend.

'Argo' Takes Top Prize at Critics Choice Awards

The Critics Choice Awards are presented by film journalists, not Academy voters. And their choice this year to include best film and acting categories in comedy, action, and sci-fi/horror suggest they were more focused on bringing in big stars than anything.

How Ben Affleck and Lora Kennedy Cast 'Argo'

Though director-star Ben Affleck reached out to the likes of Alan Arkin and John Goodman for roles, there were still many smaller parts for casting director Lora Kennedy to fill.

The (Artios Awards) Show Must Go On

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the 28th Annual Artios Awards became a West Coast event, where winners included Jennifer Euston, Mark Saks, and Susan Shopmaker, among others.

'Argo' and 'Zero Dark Thirty' Editor Will Compete Against Self for Oscar

“Argo” and "Zero Dark Thirty" editor William Goldenberg discusses potentially competing against himself for the Oscar.

'Argo' Stars Offer Advice on Awards Season

Ben Affleck and Alan Arkin offer Academy Awards wisdom to Bryan Cranston.