Comments on: Is there “Magic” in McConaughey’s Oscar Campaign?

By: missionstatement1224

missionstatement1224 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:26:03 +0000

He received some of the best reviews of his career for Lincoln Lawyer and the film was received well too (83% on rottontomatoes0. There were also plenty of critics that liked him in A Time to Kill, which I personally believe is his best performance.

By: UBourgeois

UBourgeois — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:00:36 +0000

Honestly, the Best Supporting Actor category isn’t that crowded this year. Other than DiCaprio, Hoffman, and a Lincoln nom, no other surefire candidates have shown up. There’s no reason at all an oddball choice can’t slip in, and it would just be wonderful if McConaughey could be it. Speaking of Mud though, is he leading or supporting. Not seen the film, but just by the various clips that were distributed from Cannes he seemed to be in a position to be classified as either,

By: GL

GL — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 04:07:09 +0000

It could happen. It is not unheard for Oscar voters to place odd ball character actors in the mix, especially in the supporting category. Remember Robert Downey Jr. for “Tropic Thunder”? However his campaign is going to need to be fierce and smart about it. “Magic Mike” seems to be the perfect vehicle for him, plus everyone loves Soderberd and his movies right now. Not a far fetched idea.

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:36:40 +0000

I think McConaughey could be nominated -He’s in 4th place in my prediction-. Not only he’s having a great body in just a few years -And working with directors like Linklater, Soderbergh, Friedkin, Nichols-, Magic Mike was an story of success and sometimes, AMPAS wants to reward with a nom to Hollywood stars.

Another advantage for McConaughey campaign: The supporting categories are more flexible with comedic and “bizarre” performances. Last year was Melissa McCarthy with an raunchy comedy. Not only she was nominated, even she won critics prizes and a surprising Emmy. In 2008, Robert Downey Jr. has the comeback factor and the BO success. I don’t say McConaughey is 100% sure, but he’s having a great year, BO success, critical support and respect.

I predicted he’ll be the first actor who received all of the Body of work awards -Even with Channing Tatum and Joseph Gordon-Levitt-, a Golden Globe and SAG nomination and a possible Oscar nomination

By: Joey Magidson

Joey Magidson — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:52:12 +0000

He certainly has the body of work this year that could result in a nod…

By: George

George — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:45:17 +0000

I agree Joey his best performance of the year (and ever imo) was in Killer Joe. He has surprised me greatly this year and it looks like he’s really trying to be taken seriously at long last. An Oscar nom for Magic Mike would be the icing on the cake this year for him. I loved him as the arrogant, unlikeable lawyer in Bernie and was amazed by (what I thought) his subtle and layered performance as the seemingly-nice but seedy Dallas in Magic Mike. I don’t know if he’s a great actor or picking great directors to work with (Linklater, Soderbergh, and Friedkin this year alone with Scorsese in the near future), either way I feel he deserves a nom for his body of work this year.

By: Joey Magidson

Joey Magidson — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:10:09 +0000

His best work so far was in Killer Joe, but he’s never getting nominated for that. I’ve been saying he’s a Supporting Actor threat for Magic Mike since the flick came out, and I’m firmly predicting him for a nod right now…