Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Quiz: How well do you know Ben Affleck's films?

A good friend of his is spending the Covid-19 crisis in Dalkey, but how well do you know his films?

TWO PEOPLE CO-OWN Pearl Street Films, a movie production company based in California.

One of them is spending the Covid-19 pandemic in the environs of south Dublin suburb Dalkey. The other is Ben Affleck.

Seeing as we did one on Matt last month, now’s Ben’s turn. 

In which well-known coming-of-age film does he play the bully Fred O'Bannion?
Shutterstock
Stand By Me
Dazed and Confused

The Breakfast Club
Clueless
As well as acting, what other credit did Affleck have in the film Good Will Hunting?
Shutterstock
Producer
Director

Editor
Writer
What film is he in with Matt Damon here?
PA Images
Good Will Hunting
Forces of Nature

Dogma
Mallrats
What about here?
PA Images
Changing Lanes
Paycheck

The Sum of All Fears
Jersey Girl
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing was an iconic song from his film Armageddon. Which band is it from?
PA Images
Aerosmith
Bon Jovi

Guns N' Roses
AC/DC
In the late 2000s, Affleck moved to behind the camera and went on to direct a number of successful films. Which of these did he direct first?
Shutterstock
Argo
The Town

Gone Baby Gone
Live By Night
Which of these did Argo NOT win at the Oscars?
Shutterstock
Best Picture
Best Director

Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Film Editing
Who plays his wife in the 2014 thriller Gone Girl?
PA Images
Keira Knightley
Carey Mulligan

Amy Adams
Rosamund Pike
What was the name of the much-derided comedy he co-starred in with then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez in 2003?
PA Images
Gigli
Elektra

Hitch
Bounce
What was the first film he appeared as Batman in?
Shutterstock
Batman vs Superman: World's Greatest Heroes
Batman and Superman: Just Good Pals

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Mediocrity
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
Top Dog
Fantastic job
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Clever cat
Almost purrfect
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Fintastic
A decent dive there
Share your result:
You scored out of !
What are ewe doing?
Baaaaaaad
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Turtely awful
A shell of a bad effort
Share your result:

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
30 Comments
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel

     
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds