• An article on angels by Constantine Von Hoffman ran in Boston Magazine. It mentions some Matt & Ben stuff, naturally, because of their Dogma roles. We’ve got those quotes below. You can also read the entire article HERE.

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“Now that even Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are winging it in the movies, zeitgeist watchers are finding out how many pinheads can be taken in by the angel phenomenon.”

“Kevin Smith, director of Chasing Amy and the wonderfully foul-mouthed Clerks, is currently directing local flavors-of-the-month Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as two renegade celestial spirits trying to regain the heavenly kingdom.”

• Here’s yet another Ben press piece that we pulled off the newswire. Naturally, it features some of those humorous quotes we’ve all come to know and love:

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Ben All Bottled Up?

Does he or doesn’t he? Ben Affleck fans might be a bit confused about their idol’s drinking habits after reading a few of his upcoming interviews.

The Oscar winner tells USA Weekend this Sunday he has become a teetotaler.

“I started regretting some things I did when I was drunk,” says Affleck, whose father successfully battled the bottle. “I have almost no inhibitions, so it’s dangerous for me.”

But turn to the pages of the August issue of Premiere magazine and the “Armageddon” star is knocking back double vodka-cranberries during his interview at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

“I drink with less frequency, but when I do, I drink more,” he tells writer Christine Spines while ordering another round as dawn approached.

On the love front, Affleck says he feels no urgent need to walk down the aisle.

Galpal Gwyneth Paltrow is “the smartest woman I’ve ever known,” Affleck tells USA Weekend. But, he adds, “What do I need to marry now for? I’m 25. Getting married now would lead into being the 32-year-old divorce.”

• The June 1998 issue of Sky International (a British magazine) has an article on Matt Damon. It mentions he is filming Dogma. It also talks about his friendship with Ben (quoted from article: “If I woke up in a hotel with a dead hooker, Matt’s the guy I’d call first”, says Damon’s best mate Ben Affleck).
• Finally today, a quote from Ben on the “Countdown To Armageddon” special, airing on the Sci Fi Channel this weekend: “”The hole they built on the soundstage cost 4 times more than it cost to make Chasing Amy“. By the way, George Cifrancis is running a site that lists all the upcoming Armageddon TV specials and when they air…In case you want to catch more of Ben’s wacky antics.

• Did you miss Clerks or Amy when they were on the big screen, or do you just want to catch them again? Well, here’s your chance. Two screenings are coming up:

First, here’s your chance to catch Clerks on the big screen! On July 3rd and 4th at 12:15 AM, the theatre Cinemark Movies 10 in Somerdale, NJ (near Cherry Hill) will be holding a special screening. If you would like more information (directions, for example), try the theatre’s number at (609) 784-7964 or click HERE for a map. Tickets are only four bucks.

Next, we’ve got Chasing Amy at the Screening Room in New York City, the weekend of July 10th and 11th. It will be part of their “Midnight Indies” summer series. The series will also have “Dazed and Confused” where everyone can catch Ben and Joey, of course, as well as “The Player” and “Pulp Fiction”. (2 more excellent films). Call 212-334-2100 for more info or click HERE for a map. Should be a great time.

• Here it is, folks! The first Dogma-related shots released ANYWHERE, and News Askew’s got ’em first! Above, you’ll see 2 “concept” images of the Noman character that were created to illustrate what he’ll look like in the final film.These suckers were snuck out of Guastini’s studios somehow and leaked to us anonymously…We’ve blurred the images here to keep you from seeing them (in case you don’t want to be spoiled). Just click the blurred images above for a blown up, crystal clear picture. Rumor has it these scupltures are now on Kevin’s desk in his office. Enjoy, folks! We hope to have more shots in the weeks to come.

• Today’s update marks our finally catching up on e-mail. All your scoops should have been received and replied to at this point. We had to cut it short yesterday, so if you noticed some mistakes or weirdness, it should all be corrected now. We’re pleased to have some of the first Dogma-related shots to leak out for you today, so let’s get on with this!