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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matthew McConaughey's forgotten thriller with a 'sense of mystery' is now streaming for free
Matthew McConaughey is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, but you may have missed his leading role in this coming-of-age drama This weekend, you can stream a critically lauded dramatic thriller featuring Matthew McConaughey for free. Available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday, 19th July, it's a must-see for fans of the Oscar-winning Hollywood heavyweight. McConaughey, renowned for his performances in Interstellar and True Detective, initially rose to fame as a charming lead in romantic comedies, sharing the screen with stars like Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker. Before clinching an Oscar for his role in Dallas Buyers Club and venturing into the cosmos with Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, McConaughey starred in a lesser-known but highly praised coming-of-age drama directed by Jeff Nichols. In Mud, McConaughey plays a fugitive on the run who forms an unlikely pact with two young lads while concealed on a secluded island, reports the Express. The film features Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One) and Jacob Lofland (Landman) as the duo who stumble upon Mud hiding in a derelict boat and decide to aid him in reuniting with his beloved, Juniper (played by Reese Witherspoon). Despite receiving glowing reviews and boasting a stellar 97 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this 2012 gem has often been eclipsed by McConaughey's more prominent roles. Now, it's getting another shot at recognition among UK viewers via BBC iPlayer. A fervent five-star Google review exclaimed: "Loved this movie-watched it with my teenage son-a rich spiritual universe is contained within this well crafted and brilliantly acted film. "There is a depth, authenticity and mystery here not often found-there aren't enough intelligent soulful movies that so artfully speak to adults and (older) teens at the same time. Mysterious and simply entertaining; easy as a snack but as (ful)filling as a thick, juicy steak. Watch it with someone you care about." Another viewer raved: "Dreamy with a touch of poetic licence - I found it quite captivating. Keeps you guessing to the end. "The views on the river are stunning," a different enthusiast wrote: "I would strongly recommend for older kids and young adults. "It maintains the sense of mystery and adventure, while dealing with many of the issues young people struggle to understand. It is both harrowing and warm hearted. i personally loved it. The fact that McConaughey is gorgeous does not hurt." The acclaim carries on over on Letterboxd, where another five-star critique states: "Jeff Nichols' Mud is a beautiful coming of age film. Not only is it beautiful but also, compelling, thrilling, heartily emotional and a well-rounded film." Meanwhile, a final supporter declared: "The last half hour of this is some of the greatest filmmaking I've seen in a while. Goddamn, I loved it. "McConaughey kills it once again and this kid Tye Sheridan, man, he is great." Don't miss your opportunity to discover Mud as it arrives on the free streaming platform this weekend. Mud is available on BBC iPlayer from Saturday, 19th July.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matthew McConaughey Sends Strong 1-Word Message on Memorial Day
Beloved actor Matthew McConaughey uprooted his life with wife Camila Alves in 2008 when he moved away from Hollywood and relocated back to his home state of Texas. He's told the story several times, but McConaughey wasn't happy with his career at the time as Hollywood had him pegged as a rom-com only persona. "The romantic comedies remained my only consistent box office hits, which made them my only consistent incoming offers," McConaughey wrote in his memoir, according to IndieWire. "For me personally, I enjoyed being able to give people a nitty-minute breezy romantic getaway from the stress of their lives where they didn't have to think about anything, just watch the boy chase the girl, fall down, then get up and finally get her. I had taken the baton from Hugh Grant, and I ran with it." He previously told former NFL star quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning that he turned down over $14.5 million for a rom-com - a move that eventually kickstarted his post-romantic comedy career with hits like Mud, Dallas Buyer's Club and True Detective. "I declined the offer," McConaughey added. "If I couldn't do what I wanted, I wasn't going to do what I didn't, no matter the price." As McConaughey moved into a new direction he rose to super-stardom and became a voice fans looked to - even away from the big screen. On Monday, May 26, he used that voice to share just one word on Memorial Day: "remember." Along with a photo of a run-down house graced with the American flag, McConaughey's message was clear. "Memorial Day is an American holiday on the last Monday of May. It honors fallen service members of the U.S. military," the Wounded Warrior Project said. "Americans began to recognize Memorial Day in 1868, and the country established it as a federal holiday in 1971. Originally known as 'Decoration Day,' the holiday started with communities coming together to decorate the graves of those who died during service."Matthew McConaughey Sends Strong 1-Word Message on Memorial Day first appeared on Men's Journal on May 26, 2025
Euronews
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
'Walking Tall' and three-time James Bond star dies aged 89
Celebrated American actor Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Best known for his role as the justice-seeking sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 vigilante film Walking Tall, Joe Don Baker leaves behind him a lasting legacy of screen roles. The late actor's obituary reads: 'Joe Don was a beacon of kindness and generosity. His intellectual curiosity made him a voracious reader, inspiring a great love of nature and animals, particularly cats. Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.' Born on 12 February 1936 in Groesbeck, Texas, Baker played football for North Texas State College and, upon graduating in 1959, served a two-year stint in the Army before moving to New York City to study acting at the Actor's Studio. He would remain a lifelong member of the famed organization. During his long career, until his retirement in 2012, he performed in 57 movies, starring in Walking Tall, Mitchell and his last film role in Jeff Nichols' acclaimed coming-of-age drama, also starring Matthew McConaughey, Mud – for which he won the Robert Altman Award. He also appeared in Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear, Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! and performed in numerous television productions, including a starring role in the popular series Eischied, Mission: Impossible, Gunsmoke, and in the acclaimed British television production of Edge of Darkness, which earned him a Best Actor nomination from the British Academy of Television. Many film fans will remember Joe Don Baker for appearing in not one but three James Bond films of the 1980s and 90s. He played the villainous Brad Whitaker in The Living Daylights (1987) opposite Timothy Dalton as James Bond – earning the distinction of being the first American Bond villain. He then switched sides by playing 007's CIA ally Jack Wade in both GoldenEye (1995) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), opposite Pierce Brosnan as Bond. Joe Don Baker was married to Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres from 1969 until their 1980 divorce. They did not have children and he is survived by relatives in Groesbeck.
