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Cast Members Talk “State of Play” August 10, 2009 Hey, fans of sophisticated political thrillers, I’d like to briefly call your attention to State of Play. The new film (based on the acclaimed BBC miniseries) presents Russell Crowe *girlish sigh* as a street-wise reporter and Ben Affleck as a congressman with a dead mistress (briefly portrayed while alive by Strangers with Candy’s Maria Thayer—we love you, Tammi Littlenut!). Let the intrigue begin. Some prospective viewers might wonder if a two-hour movie from a major studio can compete with the Brits when it comes to complex storytelling, but the film version does a fine job of streamlining the plot, and should be found highly entertaining—even for those who can’t tell the house from the senate. Below, members of the star-studded cast comment on the project. --Leah

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