Sep 24 2009 Matthew McConaughey Loves Leaning
The Huffington Post (picking up on a trend noticed by MBIMOTMOG) put together this handy collage to show off the severe balance problems Matthew McConaughey has demonstrated on posters/DVD covers. The guy really revels in being supported by other people and/or flora. But can we blame him? He's not used to having cloth weigh down his torso--and you'd be top-heavy too if your brain was so stuffed with complex bongo beats.
(Thanks, Molly.)
Mar 11 2009 Time to Sell Some of Those Fancy Cars, Cussler
You may have been content to let the memory of 2005's box office flop Sahara fade (you've probably even forgotten Dwight Schrute was in it), but not everyone can so easily erase the Matthew McConaughey adventure from their mind. Namely, our judicial system: Clive Cussler, author of the bestselling novel of the same name, has been in a legal battle with Paramount since '04, when he claimed they breached contract by not giving him final script approval. Cussler lost that battle in '07 at the cost of $5 million, and now Variety reports he's lost the counter-suit, which will cost him another $13.9 million to compensate Paramount for their legal fees unless he wins his appeal
So why is this relevant to you? Because it means we're definitely not going to have to bear another Dirk Pitt adventure starring Matthew McConaughey! We've all won today. Besides Clive Cussler.
Feb 13 2009 Matthew McConaughey Even Smugger With Scarf On
My issue with this movie isn't so much with it's Christmas Carol-with-girlfriends concept as much as that they stopped there. Yes, Matthew McConaughey should be haunted by his ex-girlfriends, but he should also be haunted by everything else: Fool's Gold, How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, all the other Matthew McCaughmedies, his hair highlights, that fucking scarf, the bongos resting discreetly at his feet, the ghost of shirtlessness past. It's not fair the rest of the world feels those terrible presences while he stands around grinning.
Jan 29 2009 'Scrooged' Loses Best Modern Adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' Crown
I just got a late submission to the Invent a Horrible Christmas Movie Contest from a couple months ago. Sadly, it's too late for it to win, but it's also too good not to share:
"Ghosts of Girlfriends Past - A modern re-imagining of A Christmas Carol in which Matthew McConaughey is visited by several ghosts that force him to review the numerous relationships of his past, present and future, teaching the consummate bachelor to change his philandering ways and settle down with his true love (Jennifer Garner)."
That entry comes from New Line Cinema, and they even made a trailer:
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Sep 23 2008 Michael Caine Probably in a Movie
According to Michael Caine, he's probably doing some kind of moving picture with Scarlett Johansson and Matthew McConaughey, but he can't remember the name of it. From MTV:
“I have ‘Harry Brown,’” the actor said of his elderly vigilante film. “Then I’ll probably do a film with Scarlett Johansson. I forget what it’s called. It’s an adventure film. I was told yesterday that they have Matthew McConaughey as the guy. I’ve got go home and read it again.”
Someone really needs to start writing down Michael Caine's roles and pinning them to his jacket.
UPDATE: Coming Soon has pointed out it's probably Brilliant.
Jul 29 2008 Here's the 'Surfer, Dude' Poster, Dudes
Can anyone tell me what is going on here? Because I have no idea. I mean, I get that Matthew McConaughey is a surfer(,) dude, and that he's standing in a field being overtaken by a tsunami, and that goats are taking refuge in a solitary tree, and that this is all taking place on a piece of stitched fabric, but WHAT? From what I could tell, this movie was about Surfer(,) Dude lamenting the lack of killer waves, and getting digitized. Is this some kind of impenetrable allegory that I'm not getting?
Surfer Dude Poster [IMPA]
Jul 21 2008 A New Matthew McComaughdy: The 'Surfer, Dude' Trailer
The ability for something more animal than man to excel in a sport; a plot involving a villain trying to capture our marginally sentient hero as part of a nefarious, ridiculous plan (it involves "digitizing" Surfer Dude); miles of blonde, flowing tresses: if it weren't for all the celebrity stoners in place of 12-year-olds, I'd swear this were a new entry in the Air Bud series (Surf's Pup?). It turns out it's Matthew McConaughey's misguided attempt at self-parody, which is much worse.
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May 13 2008 7 Surprising Things I Just Learned About Matthew McConaughey's 'Surfer, Dude'
1. It's not called Surfer Dude, as I previously thought; it's called Surfer, Dude. Like the surfer dude is addressing someone, presumably a dude, and saying "surfer" for some reason.
2. Matthew McConaughey is not just the Surfer, Dude star--he's also the Surfer, Dude producer.
3. Matthew McConaughey's production company is called "jklivin." Just Kiddin' Livin', maybe?
4. Surfer, Dude was directed by S.R. Bindler, director of the surprisingly entertaining hillbillies-in-a-truck-contest documentary Hands on a Hard Body. He's apparently one of the few lucky enough to be friends with Matty McC.
5. "'Surfer, Dude' is about a surfer who lives to surf," said producer Mark Gustawes. But then he also added, "Peace, love, and a righteous wave is what 'Surfer, Dude' is all about." Perhaps Surfer, Dude is about contradictions?
6. Anchor Bay has acquired Surfer, Dude, noting, "The acquisition of 'Surfer, Dude' underscores where this company is headed." Thus, Anchor Bay is heading into a bleak, tanned future.
7. Surfer, Dude producers announced they are "pleased to be working with Anchor Bay Entertainment on the release of 'Surfer, Dude.'" Surprising part: someone is pleased to be working on Surfer, Dude.
McConaughey's Surfer, Dude Coming Late Summer [Coming Soon]
Apr 3 2008 McConaughey Might Wear Hawaiian Shirt, Mustache
Who does Matthew McConaughey think he is? The question has plagued me for some time as I watched the mop-haired bongo player gallivanting around various beach locals, always shirtless, always care-free, seemingly unaware that he is nearly the last of the dying breed of "The Hunk." At long last, we may finally have the answer: he might think he's Magnum P.I.
Entertainment Weekly reports that the actor has been offered the role of mustachioed private investigator Thomas Magnum in Dodgeball writer/director Rawson Thurber's adaptation of the campy '80s series. McConaughey had been rumored for the role before, but I guess now it's more official. Nothing to do now but anxiously wait and see if he'll accept the part, and if his torso will accept a Hawaiian shirt.
Jan 9 2008 'Fool's Gold' Promotional Shot Reveals Nothing
It's a really slow news day; my apologies that the best thing I have for you is a promotional shot for the romantic comedy, Fool's Gold (remember that Matthew McComedy?). But I did find it interesting it appears they're suddenly marketing this as an '80s street racing movie, starring Kate Hudson and the draped silhouette of Earth's biggest douchebag.
Strike a Pose [PopSugar]
Nov 21 2007 'Fool's Gold' Trailer Defines a 'McComedy'
When I hear about a new Jim Carrey comedy, Adam Sandler comedy, or Ben Stiller comedy, I know exactly what kind of typically groan-worthy movie I'm in store for. But until this trailer for Fool's Gold, I had no clear vision of what a Matthew McConaughey comedy meant.
As it turns out, a Matthew McConaughey comedy (a McComedy) is like a reality show where Matthew McConaughey stars as his typical rowdy-southern-dude self while the rest of the cast tries desperately to piece together a plot that makes sense of all his horny shirtlessness and necessary beach time. And with Surfer Dude next in his comedy lineup, it appears this is just the start of a larger trend.
Trailer under the cut.
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Nov 19 2007 'Fool's Gold' Poster is Very Tan
I have no idea what Fool's Gold is about, but based on this poster, I'd have to assume...
- During an unseasonably warm February, true love takes a dive.
- Kate Hudson has been captured by McConaughey's animal grip. There is no saving her.
- Matthew McConaughey has a dude version of the Midas Touch, which applies a thick layer of bronzer to everyone and everything he touches.
- What was thought (by Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson) to be an extremely valuable metal, typically used for a variety of jewelry and adornments, ends up being a relatively worthless collection of iron pyrite.
- Matthew McConaughey is, like, this awesome dude. Kate Hudson is totally a babe, and she's in this hot bikini. You do the math.
- The newly-retitled Surferapist!
I refuse to look up the actual plot, but let me know if it's somehow either better or worse than these options.
Fool's Gold Poster [IMPA]
Sep 19 2007 McConaughey Steals Wilson's Thunder (Role)
Variety reports a muscley, shirtless Matt McConaughey has been added to the cast of Ben Stiller's upcoming comedy Tropic Thunder, taking a role formerly filled by Owen Wilson prior to his attempted suicide. Though the part is only a small, uncredited cameo, the loss must surely be making Wilson wonder if it's all worth it. I mean, if you're so easily replaced, will anyone care if you're gone, forever? With close friends Stiller and Jack Black shooting the film in Hawaii, you'll just be sitting around alone. Desperate, abandoned, and alone. Even though you can't shoot with them, and while Kate Hudson has surely moved on to a man as well-built and good-looking as McConaughey (your replacement, don't forget), perhaps there's still some way you can get all their attention while teaching them a lesson...
Too soon?
McConaughey storms into 'Thunder' [Variety]
