A true original, Texas-born and bred actor Matthew McConaughey stood out in Hollywood for his down-to earth optimism and his fun-loving lifestyle, embodied by his signature catch phrase “just keep livin’.” But McConaughey’s laid-back persona was deceiving, as he was one of the most focused and hard-working of the emerging young actors of the 1990s – in addition to possessing a naturally compelling screen presence. His southern “aw-shucks” charm was popular in romantic comedies, he brought a real-life passion for risk and physicality to adventure films, and he lent expressive features and a
When Matthew McConaughey -- or McMatt as I call him -- takes the time to invest in a character, something interesting happens ... he can act! When he knows the movie he's appearing in isn't a complete goof (like his recent
Once again, it's a weekend battle of head-to-head stars. In this corner, we have up-and-coming actor, and all around good-looking Austinite, pre-2003 Matthew McConaughey. And in this corner we have the hunkiest of bo-hunks, the