Matthew McConaughey's Phases. A Summary of Hollywood's Greatest Filmography.

Going through Matthew McConaughey's filmography is always very interesting. Entire books could be written based on his film/acting choices, it's truly magnificent. I don't think many actors have a more diverse/baffling/weird selection of movies.

He has very clear 'eras/periods/phases' of acting, clearer than most movie stars. Here is my attempt at identifying all of them.


Teen Heartthrob Phase - 1993 to 1995: This is when he was still just a promising, upcoming actor gaining a few notable side roles.

  • Dazed & Confused
  • Angels in the Outfield
  • Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Path to A-List Phase - 1996 to 1999: Hollywood studios were definitely taking notice and starting to cast him as a lead, building his path to becoming an A-list, franchise-leading star. -

  • A Time To Kill
  • Amistad
  • Contact
  • The Newton Boys

Romantic Comedy Phase (aka the Easy Paycheck Years) - 2001-2006: The Matthew McConaughey we all know and love. He seemed to give up on the A-list action star path laid out for him. During this phase, he clearly preferred roles without shirts, preferably set near a beach. Easy paychecks and 3-month vacations. Anyone would have done the same in his position. He did throw in a curveball during this phase with Reign of Fire. Probably mistook that one for a rom-com based on the title, classic mixup.

  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
  • The Wedding Planner
  • Failure to Launch
  • Fool's Gold
  • Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past

The Dark Phase - 2007 to 2010: Also known as The Lost Years. Really didn't do much during this time. Mostly disappeared off the mainstream radar, probably recharging on a beach in Hawaii somewhere.

  • We Are Marshall
  • Tropic Thunder

The Renassiance Phase - 2011 to 2014: The world-famous McConnaisance. Went from rom-com afterthought to one of Hollywood's most respected actors. Took on better roles and most-likely hired an agent that wasn't his local bartender. Easily his best phase.

  • Dallas Buyers Club
  • Mud
  • Interestellar
  • Killer Joe
  • The Lincoln Lawyer
  • Magic Mike
  • The Wolf of Wall Street

The Downward Spiral Phase - 2015 to 2019: He's mostly lost his ability to book good projects during this world. His outside-the-box picks have backfired on him and led to an impressively long streak of critical and box office flops. The McConnaissance is official over and dark times are ahead. Features one of the most mindblowin

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George Clooney, Leonardo DiCaprio and Matthew McConaughey got together to make a movie

George said: I'll direct. DiCaprio said: I'll produce. Matthew said: I'll write, I'll write, I'll write.

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I met Matthew McConaughey the other day. I asked him what his favourite lager was

He said he was Intersteller.

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Matthew McConaughey walks into a bakery... Matthew: "Can I get three loaves of bread please?" Baker: "What type do you want sir?"

Matthew: "All rye, all rye, all rye."

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Matthew McConaughey says Texas governor announcement 'coming shortly' chron.com/politics/articl…
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MRW Matthew McConaughey has decided he will NOT run for Texas Governor
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Did you hear that Matthew McConaughey works part time as a Court Room Bailiff?

When the Judge enters the court room, he says ….. All Rise, All Rise, All Rise!

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What is Matthew McConaughey's three favorite french fries?

Ore Ida, Ore Ida, Ore Ida!

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PsBattle: Matthew McConaughey winning Best Actor Oscar
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Matthew Mcconaughey winning an Oscar for Best Actor, 2014.
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What does Matthew McConaughey say when he's picking fruit?

All ripe, all ripe, all ripe.

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Norwegian interviewer start speaking irish to Matthew McConaughey. v.redd.it/u9slgkup0lx71
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Matthew McConaughey announced his political affiliation today.

He's all right, all right, all right.

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Matthew McConaughey rules himself out of Texas governor race axios.com/matthew-mcconau…
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Invest in Matthew McConaughey Oscar win moment
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I tried Matthew McConaugheys new whiskey today.

It's alright alright alright.

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Matthew McConaughey makes decision on whether he will run for Texas governor | He won't web.archive.org/web/20211…
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I have heard anecdotal evidence that when people lose weight, their mental acuity increases(interviwes with Christian Bale and Matthew McConaughey). How much of a difference does being skinny really make in increasing your mental sharpness?

I kinda want to build muscle, but not at the expense of not becoming "clinically smart"

McConaughey Article

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-25979138

Christian Bale

There was an interview some time ago of him saying that his mental acuity was at an all time high during the Machinist, but I cant find it

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Matthew McConaughey says he won't run for Texas governor nbcnews.com/news/us-news/…
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In The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Matthew McConaughey's chest pounding chant originally wasn't part of the script. It was actually a "relaxation technique" that McConaughey performed before each take. Leonardio Di Caprio noticed it and asked if it could be included in the scene.
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Further reason why any High Republic adaption must have Matthew McConaughey as Leon Gyasi
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Matthew McConaughey’s new book is a great read, but he almost didn’t write it…

After some convincing from family and friends he finally said, β€œI’ll write, I’ll write, I’ll write.”

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Matthew McConaughey and his date winning Most Handsome and Most Beautiful at their senior prom (1988)
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What Matthew McConaughey said for Stocks applies exactly for Crypto as well. So stop worrying.

What Matthew McConaughey said for Stocks applies exactly for Crypto as well. Enjoy!

Number one rule of Wall Street.

Nobody - and I don't care if you're Warren Buffet or if you're Jimmy Buffet - nobody knows if a stock is going to go up, down, sideways or in circles.

You know what a fugazi is?

Fugayzi, it's a fake.

Fugayzi, fugazi.

It's a whazy.

It's a woozie.

It's fairy dust.

It doesn't exist.

It's never landed.

It is no matter.

It's not on the elemental chart.

It's not fucking real.

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POLL: Why is Matthew McConaughey orange?
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Matthew McConaughey, Mackenzie Foy and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema shooting 'Interstellar' (2014)
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Matthew McConaughey, Mackenzie Foy and cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema shooting 'Interstellar' (2014)
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What does Matthew McConaugheys extremist right wing brother say?

Alt-right alt-right alt-right

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Matthew McConaughey claims being a hardline-centrist is "radical."
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Surgeon general on Matthew McConaughey's opposition to vaccine mandates for kids: 'Covid is not harmless in our children' cnn.com/2021/11/09/politi…
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Re-Watching Tim's Trial in preparation of the inevitable re-trial, and noticed some movie magic! Tim modeled after the great, and often unhinged, Jim Carrey in Liar Liar (1997, 87min). How appropriate! Gregg went for a more tempered Matthew McConaughey from The Lincoln Lawyer (2011, 119min). reddit.com/gallery/rb1ucb
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IACR [Greenlights] [Matthew McConaughey]
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