DP/30: 2012 - The Year of Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey sits down with David Poland to discuss Magic Mike, as well as his other four movies in 2012; Killer Joe, Mud, Bernie, and The Paperboy
Shot in Los Angeles, November 2012

[@alimandi2]

Such a well-spoken, expressive and fun gentleman.

[@Shavian1]

After seeing this interview, I have more respect for Matthew than I have ever had. In my opinion it's the most honest and real interview I've ever seen with an actor. He's not trying to entertain, he's shooting straight from the hip. I loved Buyers Club, and after True Detective I am a serious hard core fan. He is a much deeper human being than a guy that is directed to just take off his shirt.

[@bombastickevin]

Matthew McConaughey is such a cool dude

[@Absjfirnsjd]

Who else here thought McConaughey was a shirtless, carefree character in every movie, then saw Dallas Buyers Club, and are now watching this.

[@dogburndan]

watch True Detective as well

[@EmreY25]

watch Dazed and confused

[@rokaanalzeer]

Watch a time to kill. I think one of his best

[@allsystemsgo8678]

rokaanalzeer He was an excellent in that. Unfortunately he made so many rom-coms after that people forgot he could act.

[@Absjfirnsjd]

Honestly, his recent performances made me consider all those illuminati / satan summoning rumours were true. Ha, glad to know i was wrong on that.

[@super-dude-]

what a great interview, personally, I think it might be the most interesting actor interview i've heard in terms of creativity and the craft

[@logangray1912]

Damn, this guy is going to make Interstellar even better than it already would've been. His objective perception on himself and his characters is the kind of introspection I look for in actors, in terms of how much I can relate to them. McConaughey's Killer Joe was so intriguing, and performance-wise breathtaking.

[@annaleedaughterofyhwh7767]

He does not take himself too seriously - that is just his personality. Love him

[@annononomouse6292]

He even said in another interview, this weight loss made him "Hard to live with" He said his emotions and senses were in full throttle due to this major weight loss he had taken on for a job. He is dedicated, but at what expense? Even other actors that are a lot older now, like Tom Hanks said "Never Again!" The ups and downs of his weight caused him to not only get diabetes but as well other health problems. I sure hope this doesn't happen to Matthew, he now has family, young kids to keep with in his 40's. He also said in another interview, the weight loss was easier than the gain. His body wanted to push back to his original weight fast... But he said the first thing he ate was a big cheese burger and fries and a shake. He said that was his biggest mistake! It made him feel so sick for a good 2 weeks. He is used to eating healthy anyway! When beginning this weight loss he did portion control. Eating non fat foods, lots of vegetables ect... He said he had to go slower going back up than he did going down. Still he is one of my favorite actors. Golden Globe winner well earned.

[@annononomouse6292]

To add to my first comment, this is why I believe he is so serious! Otherwise he is very funny, light, not so serious at all in other interviews. Look for yourself once he gained back the weight... It's like night and day, like a different person all together.

[@annononomouse6292]

Not according to what Tom Hanks had claimed, when he did the movies "Cast Away" and he even said that in some of his movies as well "Philadephia" as well as some others I can't think of off hand right now, he did believe they MAY have cause him to get Diabetes type 2 due to the large amounts of weight he would gain! And then loose so quickly during the movies, may have added to his early onset of what was usually a pre disposed later stage diabetes type 2 that he ended up getting at only 36 years old. He did say "No more" to any parts that included his gaining any weight after his 2009 appearances telling the world about his type 2 diabetes. Plus he also said that gaining 60lbs or more would also effect his knees, ankles and hips being that he had gained most of the weight up top. He now says "You have to take care of your Temple if you want to be healthy and live a long healthy life." My Mom didn't type 2 diabetes that is pre disposed on her Mother's side of the family at age 58. Which she did have to control with medication to get her bsc down and she did loose weight at that time using a dietitian. But she said she was always so hungry and couldn't even sleep at night having to eat at 5 p.m. and being such an early riser she at her breakfast that she had to measure everything out with a scale or by a measuring cup. And that would be only like 1/2 cup of Special K and only 2 strawberry;s that she would dice up very small and that was it! She would have her lunch at noon. Which would or could consist of maybe 1/2 of a banana and they did show her some more filling things she could eat for lunch and dinner. But she would beging to freak out on her blood tests all of time. So her Dr. said to stop testing her blood so much. So, she only eats just until she's satisfied only choosing soups and salads with high protein, low carbs and low sugars reading labels all of the time. Now she can have an entire cup of whole steel cut oatmeal with fresh blueberry's, and not have to worry about how many blueberry's she put's in there. Times have changed since she was first diagnosed with Diabetes. And YES if you do go on these crash fad diets and gain twice as much back you will risk getting diabetes sooner in life and that is a known fact! Look at some of these kid that are obese in schools today and are having blood sugar issues at the type 2 level. They aren't like we used to be, very active always outside playing or even downstairs using our imaginations, making forts and just keeping active with our minds, and not stuck to phones, Ipads, laptops, pc's and video games and the internet. We would walk miles in the cold and snow from the pool hall downtown all the way home. That was a good 4.5 miles to walk. Because we just didn't have the money at that time to take the bus home. But on those days we did, we would surely take the bus home and not have to suffer the cold. But when it was nice out, we would take our bikes everywhere! But that of course was a different time altogether, when you knew you were safe in the ciry you lived in. Now every week there is a mugging or a shooting, or someone just disappears without a trace. Only to be found usually dead or taken against their will. And that's a whole different story altogether. If you know you are pre disposed to diabetes, you should know that you are taking chances of getting it sooner by gaining massive amounts of weight just for a role in the movies for a big payday. But hey, if that's what it worth to you, that's your own business I guess.

[@seagreenbluegray]

I absolutely love these videos, thank you for sharing them with us!

[@officialbaylorbarnes]

very wise man

[@verve1976]

one of the all-time, best interviews. well done.

[@TerrellPorterFilms]

This was an Awesome in interview. This really inspired me this morning. Thanks 4all these interviews you record and post. It helps me 2grow and learn. Have a Blessed day and Happy Holidays!

[@NicolasTylerDoyle]

All of these interviews bring the best out of the artist

[@shoddypockets9666]

He's so open and alive. What a cool cool genuine guy x

[@jorisw_]

Great questions.

[@anniedmusic]

Sweet Jesus he is brilliant

[@DrAwesome2570]

He surely did something right because I saw one movie and then I watched all the others. Absolutely fantastic actor.

[@Vameon]

I was looking for a good interview with him about this last year and how he's finally taken the right step as an actor.

[@tiearts]

Followed his career, the entire McConaissance. Knew how fucking good he was. Rooted for him. Lincoln Lawyer. Paperboy. Mud. Bernie. Magic Mike. Killer Joe. True Detective. The Wolf Of Wall Street. Interstellar. The greatest run by any actor in cinema history, arguably. Now everyone else knows, too. Oscar win and the acclaim.

[@RayRomanMedia]

And it's here!

[@erenaaron]

respect

[@peoplepower9832]

I could listen to this guy talk all day man lol !

[@verve1976]

incredible interview, incredible insight. this interview totally changed my opinion of mcconaughey, much respect.

[@mladyrebecca]

Fascinating to watch this after DBC was filmed, the movie has gotten such critical acclaim, and we are weeks from the Oscars. You can totally see him already in Ron Woodroof's skin.

[@mikechoki5182]

It's very hard to understand him at times but you are captivated mostly. True screen presence, just needed the right script.

[@wheelmanstan]

I understand him completely. Now somebody like Casey Affleck or Jake Gyllenhaal are another story. They can mumble quite a bit.

[@nc70123]

Awesome guy.

[@moeezS]

I just realised, this is him working again with Richard Linklater on Bernie after he did his breakout role in Dazed and Confused. I should watch Bernie.

[@la-zh4231]

I am laughing at all the comments before people knew this was for his role as Ron in Dallas Buyers Club....Matt was very much emotionally and physically invested and is why he should win that Oscar. He said he shut himself off to the world, whereas Jared put himself out as Rayon to the world, both had weight loss but different amounts and handled it differently. Matt became a hermit almost and exercised his mind instead of his body. Watch his latest interviews, he's the same funny Alright, Alright, Alright kinda guy now :) I'm looking forward to these two winning Oscars, please don't let me down Academy!

[@mottahead6464]

Well, Matthew simply decided to keep his shirt on and prove everyone that that was actually a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to his acting abilities.

[@ngonzale3]

Awesome dude.

[@TheLunaticPenguin]

his pronunciation of 'actor' is awesome lol

[@MayaThomasable]

dude is deep.

[@BTaylor3444]

I wouldn't say "deep", I would say he is cerebral and mentally agile, and is able to convey these things in his latest performances. He is strong at portraying neurosis and great at delivering monologues. I will be curious to see where he goes from here acting-wise. I tend to reserve depth for emotions, and McConaughey strikes me as showing more, which strikes me as a mentally oriented person. Frankly I thought Chiwetel Eljiofor gave a deep, emotional performance because he inhabited the emotions.

[@willzer808]

first time I've ever heard anyone call a water fountain a dude.

[@MayaThomasable]

BTaylor3444 that's what I meant by 'deep'. just took less time to type it. :-D

[@BTaylor3444]

Maya Thomas I don't consider deep personalities to just be mentally oriented people. McConuaghey can talk a great deal, and can "show" a lot, but I wonder what he feels. Like I said, Chiwetel Eljiofor is more emotionally believable to me than McConaughey.

[@domzbu]

BTaylor3444 have u seen true detective or interstellar?

[@TheBadLiutenant]

Yes, he looks interesting. I'm more interested in his eventual performance in the movie. What I like about the interview is that it made me realize what a thoughtful actor he is, which is new coming from him. I saw 4 of these performances(Mud is not out yet), and 3 was good, but he was outstanding in Killer Joe. Can't wait to see what's in store for this guy, I have a newfound respect for him as an actor.

[@jackdolah2031]

One of the greatest actor in his generation ❤️

[@djibrilkeita6472]

this guy should interview D.D. Lewis

[@actor_23]

One of the mindful charismatic intelligent human being Matthew McConaughey

[@RayRomanMedia]

Yes, for The Dallas Buyer's Club.

[@moeezS]

Also, he does an Oscar-worthy performance in Killer Joe. His blue steely eyes won't leave me ever.

[@raffaelsantiago5536]

that guy is inspiring

[@jackdolah2031]

THE GOAT 🔥

[@goodluckjamshid]

He is the lead in Christopher Nolan's next big sci-fi movie that comes out on November of 2014. Just to give you something to think about.

[@vanzonhl]

yes its for a movie..

[@josht2013]

Christian Bale!? Are you joking me? He lost over 50 pounds for the Fighter and gave the best performance of the year by far. Then packed on over 50 pounds of muscle for TDKR. His commitment to his movies has most certainly paid off. And nobody cares what 50 Cent does when it comes to acting.

[@Dewitt-b8n]

" Alright, alright" Started his career

[@BTaylor3444]

Yeah, he appears really into himself compared to other "serious" actors. Almost as if he is feigning intensity. He loves the sound of his own voice also, compared to some other dp/30 interviews.

[@domzbu]

No idea where you get those impressions? All good actors who are magnetic to watch have learned to be comfortable with themselves and their voices, to not hold back. Shame this often mistaken for arrogance.

[@BTaylor3444]

hold the chicken Watch his Oscar speech and then say he isn't a bit into himself, his legacy, etc. A lot of very good actors realize it's just a job.

[@jessedampolo]

BTaylor3444 "A lot of very good actors realize it's just a job"

[@BTaylor3444]

Jesse Dampolo I meant in the sense of perspective.... I know that it is a calling and the commitment to be a really good actor is one where it's part of how you live and breathe. I was referring to some actors' perspective, which has been narrowed to the point that they get lost in the pretension of talking about "their art" (in other words, their ego), and losing sight of the fact that not everyone can make a living in this way. Actually to be a great actor is to obliterate the self, I think Jim Sheridan said that or something haha.

[@imhellag]

I think you're projecting. You obviously take acting very seriously as apparent by your quotes by knowledge of media coverage, scholars and long diatribe. But don't take your misguided feelings about whatever you feel into a distaste for Matt Mac here.

[@daftmo1]

IMHO..he would have been the perfect 'Sonny Crockett' in Miami Vice 2006!?..

[@NESherv]

He definitely would have brought something original to that character... but the actor I always had in mind for that role was Josh Holloway.

[@VadiaRotor]

looks good with that moustache! but he got really thin. I wonder is that both for a role?

[@ellequence44]

have you seen Mud? Killer Joe?

[@towsonualum]

i guess it works for authenticity, but i really think this is totally unsafe for actors to do

[@slantyrock]

Frank Zappa.

[@brotherjosiah]

+slantyrock hell yeah he'd be perfect

[@TheLunaticPenguin]

Damn, he got soo thin. Kind of reminds me of my uncle.

[@wouldthatitweresosimple2516]

🤣

[@ravishingravi]

Jesus. What happened to him.

[@Johnconno]

AIDS.

[@lavoy4]

he look like he lost a lot of weight for a film, at least I hope

[@ImFunnyNiceToMeetYa]

Yeah a new movie he plays an 80's aid victim

[@keithwaynejones]

i wonder if he used any substances to get this skinny... maybe some adderall or something

[@ruddiko]

Why is he so damn skinny here? Lost weight for a movie?

[@MsJilsephonie]

he is either bipolar or on drugs

[@TheLonesomeChef]

+MsJilsephonie or maybe he's just in a weakened state because he's starving himself.

[@MsJilsephonie]

never heard starving yourself makes you bad shit crazy

[@reneruiz388]

+MsJilsephonie it definitely does. you can google how lack of nutrients affect your body/mind in sooo many ways i remember that from grade school

[@3317alibaba]

+MsJilsephonie it def. makes you batshit crazy, esp. when you have incredibly low bodyfat and is eating very little, you have no energy, you can't sleep but you're too tired to move, even though you have to, you're a dead man living

[@alexokin6819]

Incels wil tel u it didnnt hapen

[@N7Normandy1]

It's actually scary how skinny he is. Amazing actor just saying, gain a bit of weight god.

[@seanwiberg]

he looks awful

[@Dewitt-b8n]

he filmed DBC recently with he played a man with AIDS.

[@Layla_Bayla]

I don't like this anorexic look on him. So gross.

[@D0NTREPLY]

I hate actors who put their health on the line for a movie. All these actors who have pushed their bodies to the extreme: Christian Bale, 50 Cent, McConaughey, it never paid off. Their roles and potrayal never paid off, so what was the point in the end? They ended up looking like idiots.

[@navblue20]

He won an Oscar so I think you need to revise your opinion.