I think it’s time to take a look back at Matt and Ben’s acceptance speech for Best Original Screenplay at the 70th Annual Academy Awards back in 1998. (Watch it here.)
A couple of things to note:
1) The award is presented by the original odd couple. (I’m gonna have to say Matt Damon is the Felix to Affleck’s Oscar. Ben Affleck — so rough around the edges!!)
2) They’re with their moms!
3) Ben Affleck’s voice cracks like that of a thirteen-year-old.
4) Their competition for the award included Woody Allen, P.T. Anderson, and James L. Brooks.
5) It really reminds me of the end of the Sports Night episode “The Six Southern Gentlemen of Tennessee” in which Casey and Dan very enthusiastically thank all of the show’s crew members.
Oh, and 6) So fresh-faced!!