It's a bird … Ben Affleck's big comeback didn't happen overnight. You can trace the beginning to 2006, when he played "Superman" actor George Reeves in the suspenseful thriller, "Hollywoodland," which also features nice performances from Bob Hoskins and Adrien Brody. 7:15 p.m. Showtime Showcase
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