Focus Features to Hold First Oscars FYC In-Person Screening Event for ‘Stillwater’ With Matt Damon in 350-Seat Theater (EXCLUSIVE)

CODA,” along with actress Deanne Bray (“Heroes,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and “Deaf U” host Nyle DiMarco. “Flash Before the Bang” is a coming-of-age story inspired by the life of the film’s deaf writer and director Jevon Whetter.

Bill Maher turned his New Rules segment against a preferred target, woke culture, this time in defense of Matt Damon, now “flailing around in cancel culture quicksand” for acknowledging he used a gay slur that was thrown around when he was coming of age in Boston, but stopped.

A fan of love! Ever since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez decided to give dating another try, Matt Damon has been one of their biggest fans.

 Ben Affleck and  Jennifer Lopez. This time, the rekindled couple was seen out with the actor’s longtime friend,  Matt Damon.

Three’s company. Matt Damon joined his lifelong friend Ben Affleck on Sunday, August 8, for a stroll with Jennifer Lopez.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were joined by his BFF Matt Damon for their beach day!

Matt Damon, 50, was all smiles while third-wheeling with Jennifer Lopez, 52, and Ben Affleck, 48, on the beach in Los Angeles on Sunday (Aug. 8). The Good Will Hunting actor was pictured walking beside Bennifer, who held hands, of course, on a private beach in Malibu near Paradise Cove. All three A-list stars looked to be having an absolute blast together, as indicative by their big smiles in the snapshots, which were obtained by TMZ.

It was a triumphant second weekend for indie Stillwater from Focus Features, which hit the $10 million mark in 2,611 theatres (up by 80) and 233 DMA’s in North America, where it was no. 5.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorIn his new film “Stillwater,” co-writer/director Tom McCarthy wanted to present the image of an American hero – and then turn it on its head.

After denouncing the Matt Damon movie "Stillwater" in a recent Twitter thread, Amanda Knox explained why she spoke out about the movie that was inspired by her real-life case.  "Stillwater" director Tom McCarthy has previously said that the movie is inspired by the 34-year-old who, along with Raffaele Sollecito, was twice convicted and later acquitted in the 2007 murder of Knox’s roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy.The film sees Damon, 50, play a father whose daughter finds herself in

Recently, we’ve seen Matt Damon make the publicity rounds, entertaining people with stories of massive films that he had to turn down (including a lucrative deal to star in “Avatar”).

Clayton Davis The Oscar season may not have officially begun, but three talented leading men — Nicolas Cage (“Pig“), Matt Damon (“Stillwater“) and Winston Duke (“Nine Days“) — are all delivering awards-worthy performances in three very unconventional movies. Likely to face an uphill battle on the awards circuit, the right campaign and support from critics could help them gain some traction in the awards game.It’s time we all have a serious talk about Nicolas Cage.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorNot all films are tested with audiences, but when the process is effective, it can help filmmakers clarify and hone a movie’s message.

engrossing drama “Stillwater.” Bill’s life, however, is hardly ho-hum. An Oklahoma oil rig worker, he isn’t traveling in the seaside city to take in the sights and nosh on foie gras terrine; his college-aged daughter, Allison (Abigail Breslin), has been imprisoned for a year in Marseille for the murder of her roommate she claims she didn’t commit.

Stillwater being falsely marketed as a Taken-style thriller.The film stars Damon as a blue-collar worker who tries to exonerate his daughter from a murder charge while she is imprisoned in France.“When my producer told me about the movie, and what it’s about, it’s a guy who goes to save his daughter, I’m like, ‘Oh, it’s gonna be a franchise thing?” Damon said on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast this week.The actor became concerned that Stillwater would be presented in a similar light in order to tap

 Matt Damon is happy for his friend  Ben Affleck . The actor spoke about his pal reuniting with former fiancée  Jennifer Lopez  while at the premiere of his new movie Stillwater in New York City.

If there’s someone that Matt Damon loves more in the world than Tom Brady, it’s his fellow Massachusetts native and best friend, Ben Affleck. So, it should be no surprise that Matt, 50, is all aboard the “Bennifer 2.0” train. After seeing Ben, 48, reunite with Jennifer Lopez, Matt told Extra on Monday (July 26) that he’s “just so happy for him. He’s the best. He deserves every happiness in the world. I’m glad for both of them.”

Matt Damon stepped out on the red carpet at the premiere of his new movie Stillwater in New York City, and he brought along some very special guests.