1. Matthew McConaughey Born: November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas, USA Most remarkable performances in 2013: Mud | Dallas Buyers Club | The Wolf of Wall Street Not considered the most talented actor of these days, but McConaughey is building a solid "a serious actor" reputation, far from his rom-com leading man previous status. Things started changing with The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), things got serious with 2012's Magic Mike and Bernie and things got real this year thanks to his trio of critical acclaimed turns in Mud , The Wolf of Wall Street and Dallas Buyers Club , getting serious Oscar buzz for the late. Today, I don't see him as the guy from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days , but I see him as one of the most versatile recent actors. While Mud and Dallas would be enough for having McConaughey at the top of this list thanks to the high-caliber acting he delivers in every scene he's in, Wolf only adds something extra thanks to the Best Picture buzz a...
movie culture | awards | reviews