I have heard and read a lot of people saying the best picture mistake did not allow the Moonlight cast/crew its moment. I guess I look at it a different way...due to the mistake many people will remember this film for longer. IEan besides us oscar/movie fans on this topic, how many people remember what picture won last year, the year before or 5 years ago. But people will remember this mistake. Despite its nominations, Moonlight was still a small little movie that did even make it into a lot of theaters out here in the small town where I live. Some around here just shrugged it off because it has no superheroes or explosions so it is not worth seeing. The mistake has gotten so much publicity that many more people out here were introduced to it and wanted to see it.
I also agree with those of you who stated that Ben Affleck is a good actor when given the right story. I loved him on good will hinting, the town, Argo and Gone girl. Yes he has made stinkers but which actor has not. Personally I love Ben the director. Gone Baby Gone, The Town and Argo were all great. In addition each film had nominated performances and 1 winning best picture. That makes him 3 for 3.