Posted by ShermerNative at adsl-dynamic4-205.cleveland.oh.ameritech.net on November 21, 2000 at 10:41:45:
In Reply to: What is up with Ben Affleck? posted by Poseidon on November 21, 2000 at 04:16:21:
I think they've run out of actors for all them. Wait, a minute. FUR FETISHIST?!!! What is wrong with you? The only non-porn fur fetishist role would be a minimal comedy role or a really wacked out Cohen part sub-plot character flaw. (What the hell did I just say?) Anyway a man has to pay his bills. I think you have to look at the big picture too. When deciding on a part I would tend to think that you have to look at who else you would be working with (actors, directors, producers, etc.) If you can learn something intangible through others, it may be worth taking a non-Oscar caliber role. (how many of those are out there anyway? Would Ben be the first choice anyway?) Also you may be able to network with those people that you work with to get a role that you may want. Hell, you may be able to work with some really hot female that you haven't had the chance to meet, but know that if you did, you would win her over with your charm and intelligence. Lastly, maybe you don't have anything better to do during a 3 month period and the other roles available include a reprise of the Great Space Coaster, a vampire flick co-starring London, and a Van Damme film with a two letter title starting with the word THE.
What's with the pervert talk? Reference to what?
And I also think Ben is quite the commentary stand out.
: Which is he - a young, charming movie star or a raincoat-wearing pervert?
: I think the recent revelations about his sexual fantasies vis-a-vis female Secret Service agents cast a serious cloud of doubt on his ability to play leading man roles. While his acting skills are not in question, there is a potential image problem involved here.
: That is, unless Ben decides to pursue challenging roles more in line with the darker aspects of his character. None of this "charming salesman" crap. C'mon, Ben, demand those juicy roles...abortion clinic bombers...fur fetishists...etc.