DP/30: The Town, writer/director/actor Ben Affleck

Shot in Santa Monica, CA in November 2009

[@howardkoor2796]

Affleck has grown so much. He is not just a pretty boy. Love his directorial style.

[@djsixgrams]

He is developing with every film he makes, i agree. His style is a bit like michael manns, my favorite director

[@Dreez76]

Ben's a great director and actor imo. His version of Batman was THE best Batman to date and i was greatlly disappointed when i heard he won't be playing Batman again.. The Town blew me away, same with 'The Accountant' . I hope he continues to direct and that he gives Batman a second thought.

[@bobvan2576]

I've fallen into a late-night/early-morning DP/30 youtube hole... Love these interviews! Thank you and damn you :)

[@pavitra.35]

its so wonderful hearing ben talk....i love him.

[@vanessapanek9959]

Do you see how brilliant that man is John Candy the actor not only was John Candy, the actor, generous man in real life, but a good father

[@TheBadLiutenant]

Much obliged, Ben. It was a good movie, and it was worth watching in the theater.

[@optimistprime9960]

Clearly, Ben Affleck's an intelligent and mature guy. Unlike earlier in his career, he doesn't feel the need to do huge blockbuster movies, for money and notoriety. At 41 years-old, I don't think that he would put on a giant Batsuit, if he didn't believe in the material, and didn't think it could be pretty damn cool! There's nobody else that I'd rather see play my favorite fictional character, over Ben Affleck.

[@optimistprime9960]

***** Apology accepted. If the character is written well, Ben will do a solid job. It's that simple.

[@christopherceasar5353]

+Batmain Jones hes also always wanted to be batman,which is one of the reasons he did daredevil

[@MJBrewer]

As an up-and-coming screenwriter, I find what Ben Affleck has to offer in terms of useful information is plentiful in this piece. I shared it on The Film Scene on Facebook and know many people will find his input beneficial. Grateful for use of this material. Thank you for posting it.

[@dp30]

This was up via Viddler in late 2009... we're slowly migrating interviews older than late 2011. Someone requested this, so it went up this week.

[@PeterZeeke]

The John Mayer of movies, he was the bomb in phantoms yo.

[@euginam91]

When he mentioned The Player... it was love. I quote that line all the time with my mom. It's our favorite movie. Ugh Ben, now I love you? How does this work?

[@pavitra.35]

i love love love this interview.

[@ethelmadrid1953]

i love this interview😍

[@BoyflyIRLclips]

He is so good looking

[@TheJdog389]

if that interviewer says "mhm" one more time......lol

[@CordsElectronicShow]

As soon as I read this comment it totally killed the interview for me haha

[@RyanGiggsOBE]

i am really loving all these interviews, keep them coming, I would love to see a Robert Rodriguez interview at some point

[@djsixgrams]

Love this guy - BA get better and make a town part 2! Or any other gem for that matter. I remember living in little Italy when they were filming town and sometimes it was hard to get to home because of the filming and production but i didnt care, i was counting the days until town came out and when it did i was blown away.

[@karadan100]

What an amazing channel this is. Thank you.

[@detriplea]

Seems like a late upload, not complaining, love all the interviews and questions. Thanks David.

[@Cassandra6]

I really love Ben and Casey Affleck. Both very talented

[@ryancurrul7208]

They both should do a cop film with a "End of Watch" vibe, set all threw out Boston.

[@djsixgrams]

@@ryancurrul7208 great idea!!

[@ryancurrul7208]

@@djsixgrams Thank you

[@fleurblh6987]

j'adore ses réalisations

[@ChanMorgan]

Fantastic interview.

[@vanessapanek9959]

That is something that my kids don’t know about me when I was little

[@kyla3635]

Ben looks so focused and in great shape here.

[@silverberetta17]

Great interview, David!

[@AddictivemediagroupBlogspot]

i really liked this movie maybe I'm just being bias, because i think Ben Affleck is great at what he does but the plan to hit the baseball stadium after a big game was something different

[@djsixgrams]

Raided the cathedral ! Unbelievable

[@therockgaming2161]

Helpful. Thanks ❤

[@KevWebsz]

I have faith in his Batman....he knows his stuff

[@vanessapanek9959]

That was a breezy point in Brainerd, Minnesota

[@marneebox]

shot in Santa Monica in 2009, Winter's Bone came out in the summer of 2010, same year The Town was released...just little confused there lol

[@benjaminroe1375]

I noticed the same thing!

[@vanessapanek9959]

Every summer, John Candy would take me and my family to breezy point and Pirates Cove in Minnesota John Candy, the actor from Canada and it was his excuse of taking everybody on a family vacation at his expense. When John Candy was alive he was a lot more generous than you.Knew

[@shrineheart87]

had a crush on him since 1997.

[@ethelmadrid1953]

shrineheart87 had crush on him since 1992😁

[@vanessapanek9959]

Every Fourth of July for eight years, I was able to go on summer vacation with John Candy, and he paid for bit of it because he loved me genuinely as a little girl when he didn’t have to

[@vanessapanek9959]

Hold on that’s a little hint from me to you and that is something that only I would know that John Candy, the actor would know

[@spfccsmft]

Probably a stupid question, but how do you guys get these interviews? MCN doesn't seem like a huge publication, yet you get to sit and talk to these big name actors, directors, etc.

[@vanessapanek9959]

When you watch the movie, uncle Buck, that’s what they were fighting over always on the phone him and her

[@spacki89]

the accent at 20:05 tho! *_*

[@janesynapse921]

Which director does he mention around 10:54?

[@worsethanaustralianpolitic5381]

Paul Greengrass. He directed three Bourne films which starred Matt Damon.

[@djsixgrams]

@@worsethanaustralianpolitic5381 green zone too!! All with lightweight arri LT 35 mm .... solid

[@NeaEmrys]

There has to be a 'bigger brains' behind it?

[@aprilthrusday]

is he wearing silly bands?

[@YoutanPoluo]

I love the interviews on DP/30 but the graphics are absolute shit. I know presentation is not why we watch this channel, but hey

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

who are you

[@vanessapanek9959]

Listen Ben Affleck when you make a film in Minnesota during the summertime not only do you get to bring your whole family on vacation in northern Minnesota it’s an easy way and an excuse for you to go fishing and play golf away from your wife and children. go on vacation and Ben Affleck.

[@nox5870]

0:00 until 0:11 wtf so awkward 😂

[@MaximaMac]

Batman

[@vanessapanek9959]

I don’t think you understand I really like his girlfriend. I hated Lana just like her.

[@sammuirhead8827]

Well it worked Ben Affleck, I went into that movie thinking I was watching a fucking heist film and I got blindsided by some drama bullshit about everybody's feelings. Don't appreciate it bro.