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Apparently, Ben Affleck suffered panic attacks after smoking marijuana before filming Dazed and Confused back in 1993. Affleck was only 20 when he starred as O’Bannion, a small, supporting character, alongside future stars Matthew McConaughey, Parker Posey, and Milla Jovovich in the film directed by Richard Linklater. But his time spent goofing around with his castmates could have led to a “bad experience” or two.

Ben Affleck is reflecting on one of his earlier experiences with cannabis. The “Argo” actor, 48, made the revelation in a new book titled, “Alright, Alright, Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused,” and opened up about his time filming the 1993 coming-of-age flick.  “I had a bad experience with marijuana at 15.

Ben Affleck revealed how an early experience he had with marijuana impacted his behavior on the Dazed and Confused set.In a new book titled Alright, Alright, Alright: The Oral History of Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused, Affleck reflected on his time making the 1993 flick in Austin, Texas. The Way Back actor, 48, shared that he didn’t partake in the same level of drug and alcohol use as his costars.“I had a bad experience with marijuana at 15.

One of Ben Affleck’s earliest film roles was playing bully O’Bannion in Richard Linklater’s 1993 comedy “Dazed and Confused”.

Ben Affleck did not enjoy smoking marijuana.

Matthew McConaughey.The actor, playing chilled-out high-school grad Wooderson, leans against a wall with drink in hand. He asks a current student how the latest crop of freshman girls are looking, then applies his Texas drawl to deliver a soon-to-be immortal line: “That’s what I love about these high-school girls, man.

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The cast of “Dazed and Confused” is reuniting for a good cause. The stars of the cult classic comedy came together for a table read on Sunday to raise money for initiatives aimed at increasing voter turn out in Texas.

stars of the cult classic comedy came together for a table read on Sunday to raise money for initiatives aimed at increasing voter turn out in Texas.Matthew McConaughey turned out for the virtual event, and reunited with many of his original co-stars, including Rory Cochrane, Parker Posey, Adam Goldberg, Anthony Rapp — as well as director Richard Linklater.Several excited celebs also signed on to fill in for different characters, including Eiza Gonzalez, Ricky Whittle, Ashton Kutcher, Zachary

“Dazed And Confused” is the latest movie to announce a virtual reunion.

It’s been nearly 28 years since Matthew McConaughey’s breakout role in “Dazed And Confused”. Now, the Oscar-winning actor is watching his audition tape for the first time since he was cast as Wooderson in Richard Linklater’s coming-of-age story set during the final day of class at a Texas high school.

Janet W. Lee In today’s TV news roundup, “The Bachelorette’s” Rachel Lindsay has been named “Extra” correspondent for Season 27, and Netflix set”The Queen’s Gambit’s” premiere date.“That Animal Rescue Show,” from filmmakers Richard Linklater and Bill Guttentag, will premiere on CBS All Access on Oct. 29.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorCBS All Access has unveiled its premiere plans for previously announced The Stand limited event series, a Richard Linklater animal rescue docuseries, and new original series The Man Who Fell To Earth, The Harper House and Guilty Party. The Untitled Richard Linklater Project hails from the Boyhood and Where’d You Go Bernadette director and Knife Fight helmer Bill Guttentag.

After tackling innovative animation with Waking Life and A Scanner Darkly, Richard Linklater is returning to the medium. Linklater wrote and is directing animated featureApollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure, which has just been picked up by Netflix.

Netflix apparently had a surprise up its sleeve to celebrate the anniversary of the Apollo mission to the Moon in 1969—a new live-action/animated hybrid film from writer-director Richard Linklater. According to Deadline, Netflix is set to distribute “Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure,” written and directed by Linklater.

Dave McNary Film ReporterNetflix nabbed Richard Linklater’s “Apollo 10½,” an animated film set against the backdrop of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.The project, announced Thursday, coincides with the 51st anniversary of the launch of Apollo 11.“Apollo 10 1/2” is inspired by Linklater’s childhood in Houston.

Also Read: Richard Linklater to Executive Produce Animal Rescue Docuseries for CBS All Access“Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Adventure” is set in Linklater’s childhood home of Houston, Texas and is set against the backdrop of the 1969 Apollo mission to the moon, which celebrates its 51st anniversary on Thursday.“Apollo 10 1/2” tells the story of the first moon landing in the summer of 1969 from two interwoven perspectives.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: CAA has inked Oscar nominee and eight-time Emmy nominee Kristen Wiig.The Groundlings alum who went on to a seven year career on Saturday Night Live, has continued on to work with such acclaimed filmmakers as Darren Aronofsky (mother!), Alexander Payne (Downsizing), Richard Linklater (Where’d You Go, Bernadette?), Sebastian Silva (Nasty Baby), Ridley Scott (The Martian), and Marielle Heller (The Diary of a Teenage Girl).Wiig will

Over the course of his career, Ethan Hawke has played a slew of memorable characters. But it’s the brash Jesse, who famously courted the French student Celine (Julie Delpy) in 1995’s indie romance Before Sunrise, that sticks with him the most.

One of my fave trios of movies is the ‘Before’ trilogy, Before Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight, the Ethan Hawke and Julie Delphy starring romantic dramas which were released in 1995, 2004 and 2013.

A relationship-in-crisis drama masquerading as a creature feature, Jeremy Gardner and Christian Stella's After Midnight might actually intend its title's echo of Richard Linklater's Before trilogy: Before Midnight dug into the destructive resentments that accumulate in a long-term relationship; After Midnight turns them into an actual monster.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston have more in common than just both having dated Brad Pitt! They also went out for the same part.

By Peter White

Streaming service CBS All Access has ordered to series an original 10-episode animal rescue docuseries executive produced by filmmaker Richard Linklater and Bill Guttentag.