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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Series and games are changing for a new audience. It's not just about 'dumbing down'

Matt Damon discusses Netflix's storytelling practices, stirring debate on whether they indicate a deeper change in narrative techniques or are simply Hollywood exaggerations.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Why Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Have Started Working Together Again After 50: Together for the Most Difficult Stage of Their Careers

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite in their careers, collaborating on the Netflix film 'El botín' after years of avoiding being typecast as a duo.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The Netflix formula that imposes the same rules for all action movies

Matt Damon revealed that action film productions on Netflix are constrained by certain rules that prioritize formulaic elements over creativity.

Feb 8 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Streaming: Films and series are getting dumber

The article discusses the challenges and reflections of aging film stars like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as they confront critical life choices and societal expectations at their age.

Feb 6 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best-looking stupid movie you'll see all year

The 2016 film 'The Great Wall' features Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal and has received mixed reviews, with some calling it a 'cool action film' and others labeling it as 'the worst movie ever.'

Jan 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Matt Damon condemns ICE after fatal shooting in Minneapolis, calls out 'lack of training'

Matt Damon criticized ICE for its lack of training following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis during a movie premiere.

Jan 15 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gripping Netflix thriller with two Hollywood icons to be 'biggest movie of year so far'

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in the upcoming Netflix police thriller 'The Rip', which is expected to be the biggest movie of the year so far on the streaming platform.

Jan 15 • 18:08 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Survived fame, the Oscars, and scandals in Hollywood: the story of the long friendship between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

The article explores the enduring friendship between Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, highlighting their creative partnership and the release of their new film on Netflix.

Jan 15 • 15:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Matt Damon arrives at the premiere with his wife and daughters, such a sight is rarely seen

Matt Damon attended the premiere of his new film 'The Rip' in New York accompanied by his wife Luciana and their daughters, marking a rare family appearance on the red carpet.

Jan 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Matt Damon at the premiere of The Rip with his wife and daughters

Matt Damon attended the premiere of 'The Rip' in New York accompanied by his wife Luciana and three of their four daughters, posing for photographers.

Jan 14 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Teyana Taylor 'stole' the spotlight from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon with her new appearance

Teyana Taylor drew attention at the premiere of 'The Rip', overshadowing Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon who posed alongside her on the red carpet.

Jan 14 • 12:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Matt Damon's Daughter Teased Him in Front of Cameras - 'Why Are You Sitting Like That?' (video)

In a video during a red carpet event, Matt Damon's daughter playfully teased him about his pose, leading to laughter.

Jan 14 • 09:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon revealed what they dislike about each other

After 45 years of friendship, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon shared the traits they find most annoying in each other during an appearance on the 'Today' show.

Jan 14 • 08:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon say police are ‘underappreciated’ and ‘underfunded’

During an appearance on 'The Howard Stern Show', Ben Affleck and Matt Damon expressed their belief that police officers are both 'underappreciated' and 'underfunded' while discussing their roles in their new film 'The Rip.'

Jan 13 • 21:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Matt Damon revealed that his wife liked Ben Affleck before they met

Matt Damon revealed on The Howard Stern Show that his wife, Luciana Barroso, initially thought Ben Affleck was 'the cute one' in 'Good Will Hunting' before they met.

Jan 13 • 21:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

People: Who is cuter?

Matt Damon reveals he lost an early cuteness contest to his childhood friend Ben Affleck, as judged by his wife Luciana Barroso.

Jan 13 • 13:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Matt Damon, the colleague who has always been there for Ben Affleck during his divorces: 'That's what it means to be a true friend'

Matt Damon discusses his enduring friendship with Ben Affleck, who he's supported through divorces, as they prepare to share the screen again in the upcoming film 'El botín' premiering on Netflix.

Jan 13 • 11:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Clint Eastwood Silenced Matt Damon with Brutal Direct Words on Set

Matt Damon recounted his experience working with Clint Eastwood on the film 'Invictus' and the director's direct approach during filming.

Jan 13 • 11:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The Rip cast, plot and release date as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck thriller hits Netflix

Hollywood stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are set to premiere their new thriller film 'The Rip' on Netflix, alongside details about its cast, plot, and release date.

Jan 13 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Ben Affleck on Matt Damon's support during his divorces and alcohol addiction: It means a lot to me

Ben Affleck publicly acknowledged Matt Damon's support during his most difficult times, including his divorces and struggles with alcohol addiction.

Jan 13 • 08:31 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The Strict Routine That Matt Damon Had To Follow For Filming 'The Odyssey': "I Haven't Been This Thin Since High School"

Matt Damon had to adhere to a strict diet and exercise regimen to portray an ancient Greek warrior in the upcoming film 'The Odyssey' directed by Christopher Nolan.

Jan 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Matt Damon says Clint Eastwood shut him down on ‘Invictus,’ asking 'why waste everybody’s time?'

Matt Damon recounted an experience with Clint Eastwood during the making of 'Invictus', where Eastwood bluntly questioned the value of wasting time on certain aspects of filmmaking.

Jan 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Most realistic war film ever' airs on BBC tonight

Steven Spielberg's acclaimed war film 'Saving Private Ryan' will be broadcast on BBC2 tonight, known for its realistic and intense combat scenes featuring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon.

Jan 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon argue over a handful of dirty money

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, lifelong friends since their youth in Massachusetts, are embroiled in a dispute concerning financial matters.

Jan 10 • 07:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Outstanding' forgotten sci-fi thriller with two huge stars on Film 4 tonight

The 2011 sci-fi thriller 'The Adjustment Bureau', starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt, is being highlighted for its strong fan appreciation of its lead actors' chemistry and smart storytelling.

Jan 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Famous actor halves his weight for a new role: He eliminated only one food and returned to his high school weight

Hollywood actor Matt Damon underwent a shocking weight loss transformation for his role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic 'Odyssey', sharing details on the 'New Heights' podcast.

Jan 9 • 18:45 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
Life & Tech

With ‘The Rip,’ Netflix Makes an Exception for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon

Netflix is making a special exception for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon by producing their upcoming project 'The Rip.'

Jan 9 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Matt Damon at 55: The secret of his transformation for Nolan's 'Odyssey'

Matt Damon underwent a remarkable transformation for Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey', impressing audiences at 55 years old.

Jan 9 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Matt Damon: The impressive weight loss for Nolan's 'Odyssey'

Matt Damon recently discussed his significant weight loss for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'Odyssey' in a podcast interview.

Jan 9 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Matt Damon lost 13 kg for a new film, revealed that he eliminated one food item

Matt Damon underwent a significant physical transformation, losing 13 kg for his role in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, and shared insights about his diet in a recent podcast appearance.

Jan 9 • 08:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Matt Damon lost 13 kg for a new film, revealed what he eliminated from his diet

Matt Damon underwent a significant physical transformation for his upcoming role in Christopher Nolan’s 'Odyssey', losing 13 kg and sharing insights on his diet changes during a podcast appearance.

Jan 9 • 08:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Matt Damon revealed how he lost 15kg for the role of Odysseus

Matt Damon disclosed that he lost around 15 kg for his role as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's film 'Odyssey'.

Jan 8 • 11:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Matt Damon says he dropped to ‘high school’ weight for epic transformation in ‘The Odyssey’

Matt Damon revealed his weight loss to his 'high school' level to portray Odysseus in the film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem 'The Odyssey', directed by Christopher Nolan.

Jan 8 • 02:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The official trailer for The RIP has been released: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in games of betrayal

The newly released trailer for 'The RIP' features Matt Damon and Ben Affleck involved in a story about betrayal among a drug enforcement unit discovering millions in cash.

Jan 6 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix drops trailer for thriller fans are already calling 'one of the best'

Netflix has unveiled the full trailer for a highly anticipated crime thriller featuring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Steven Yeun, focusing on Miami police officers who discover a substantial sum of abandoned money.

Jan 5 • 14:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon play corrupt police officers in Netflix's new thriller

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in Netflix's exciting new thriller, 'The Rip', set in Miami, where they play police officers who discover cartel money but disagree on what to do with it.

Jan 5 • 14:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are the stars of Netflix's new thriller, the trailer has arrived

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon star in Netflix's new action thriller 'The Rip', set in Miami, where they play policemen who uncover cartel money but disagree on how to handle it.

Jan 5 • 14:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

What to watch in January? A suspenseful thriller with Affleck and Damon is coming to Netflix

January brings a range of exciting titles to Netflix, including a suspenseful thriller featuring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, perfect for cozy viewing.

Dec 27 • 09:47 UTC

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