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arts-and-entertainment2 months ago•7 min saved

Oklahoma’s ‘Rivals of Amziah King’ Leads a Dinosaur-Heavy Weekend Slate

Oklahoma filmmaker Andrew Patterson’s new feature, 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' opens this weekend with a 150-person crew and a budget 20 times larger than his previous film. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper and newcomer Angelina Lookingglass. It joins a crowded release schedule featuring 'The End of Oak Street,' 'Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie,' and the biopic 'Tony.' While News9 highlights the local connection and Patterson’s scale-up, CTV News praises the family-friendly dinosaur thrillers and the Bourdain biopic. Streaming options include 'Mother Mary' and 'Toy Story 5,' though these are not part of the theatrical debut.

via News 9|

#andrew-patterson #arts-and-entertainment #box-office

entertainment2 months ago•1 min saved

McConaughey's Five-Year Pause: A Deliberate Shift to Writing and Mentorship

Matthew McConaughey explains that his five-year break from acting was not a planned hiatus but a period dedicated to writing his memoir 'Greenlights' and teaching at the University of Texas. He returned to the screen with 'The Rivals of Amziah King' after finding a script that resonated with his personal values. The actor is now mentoring his son Levi, who is entering the industry, while emphasizing a philosophy of embracing failure and rejection.

via usatoday.com|

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film2 months ago•12 min saved

McConaughey’s 1992 TV Debut Helped Capture a Serial Killer

Matthew McConaughey revealed at the Filmland festival in Little Rock that his first screen role in a 1992 'Unsolved Mysteries' episode helped authorities capture a serial killer. The actor, who is currently promoting his new film 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' discussed how viewers recognized the real-life suspect from his reenactment, leading to an FBI and Panamanian police operation that ended a 14-year manhunt.

via Variety|

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film2 months ago•778 min saved

McConaughey’s Oklahoma Beekeeping Drama Defies Genre Conventions

Matthew McConaughey stars in 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' a genre-blending film about a beekeeper in rural Oklahoma. Released by Black Bear, the movie features a bluegrass soundtrack and a narrative pivot focusing on a foster daughter. Critics praise McConaughey's performance and the film's unique tone, though some note its structural complexity.

via Decider|

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film2 months ago•15 min saved

McConaughey Honored at Filmland as 'Amziah King' Hits Theaters

Matthew McConaughey received Variety’s Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland in Arkansas, marking a pivotal moment in his return to acting after a five-year hiatus. The event coincided with the limited theatrical release of 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' an indie drama set in rural Oklahoma that McConaughey describes as a 'love story for the underdogs.' While promoting the film, which features him as a beekeeper and bluegrass musician, he also discussed his upcoming Apple TV series 'Brothers' with Woody Harrelson and his recent work on the Netflix caper 'Positano' in Italy. McConaughey emphasized his philosophy of legacy, comparing his career choices to building 'bonfires' rather than 'campfires,' and highlighted his commitment to mentoring students at the University of Texas.

via Variety|

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film2 months ago•5 min saved

McConaughey Returns to Indie Roots in Genre-Bending Oklahoma Beekeeper Epic

Andrew Patterson’s sophomore feature, 'The Rivals of Amziah King,' opens wide on August 14, 2026. The film stars Matthew McConaughey as a beekeeper in rural Oklahoma who mentors his long-lost foster daughter, Kateri, played by newcomer Angelina LookingGlass. Critics praise the film as a bold, multi-genre hybrid that blends bluegrass musicals, noir, and western elements. It marks a significant return to independent cinema for McConaughey after a five-year acting hiatus.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment2 months ago•13 min saved

McConaughey's Bluegrass Cover of Langley's Hit Sparks Viral Reaction

Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass cover of Ella Langley's No. 1 hit 'Choosin' Texas' on The Tonight Show, prompting a viral reaction from the singer and highlighting his new film.

via Page Six|

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entertainment2 months ago•9 min saved

McConaughey’s Bluegrass Cover of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Blows Langley Away on Fallon

Matthew McConaughey performed a bluegrass rendition of Ella Langley’s chart-topping hit 'Choosin’ Texas' with Jimmy Fallon and The Last Bison on The Tonight Show. The performance, part of the 'Audience Suggestion Box' segment, promoted McConaughey’s upcoming film 'The Rivals of Amziah King' and prompted Langley to react with 'I may never recover' on Instagram. The song has spent 17 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting a record for a solo female artist.

via Rolling Stone|

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