Dallas Buyers Club Review
The Plot:
Matthew McConaughey delivers an award worthy performance in the inspiring true story of Ron Woodroof, an AIDS sufferer who desperately tries to help not only himself but others in his situation by obtaining ‘unapproved’ lifesaving medication, by any means possible.
The Good:
Much has already been said about Dallas Buyers Club over in America where the film has already been released to so much critical praise that it’s hard to decide where to begin. Having already nabbed two Golden Globes for both Actor and Supporting Actor, as well as six Academy Award nominations, it’s easy to see why. McConaughey brings his best performance yet to the screen as troubled AIDS sufferer Woodroof, finding the perfect balance of mixed emotions. What’s more, he seems to do it with such ease.
As Woodroof is given thirty days to live by the doctors and denied treatment in the form of the new supposed miracle drug, AZT, which is being trialled, he sets out to acquire it any way he can. A plan which works well for a while before bringing him back to square one. Thus prompting him to set out to Mexico to get better treatment. After experiencing the positive affects his new drugs give, Woodroof then begins a business supplying a better medicine to other AIDS sufferers at a better price with his partner in crime, Rayon, played by the superb Jared Leto.
It is hard to believe that McConaughey can be outshone in this. That is until Leto is introduced. The character of Rayon is so unlike anything Leto has ever done, both in physical appearance and characteristics. He immerses himself in his character so much he even donned the makeup and dress before he was confirmed to play the attention-grabbing transsexual. For Rayon is indeed attention-grabbing. Holding up each scene he appears in just as much as McConaughay that it’s often hard to decide who deserves more praise.
The Bad:
Although McConaughey and Leto are the shining stars in this thought provoking drama (and deservedly so), this does leave the supporting cast, mainly Jennifer Garner, to be left struggling in their shadow. This is a shame as Garner proves just as worthy of attention if only she’d had more to do. Her scenes although few compared to that of her two co stars are just as powerful. As is the story of her character, a doctor struggling to accept the terms of her job in having to deny people like Woodroof they medication they so desperately need. For a drama that is nearly two hours long it would have done some good to increase her role by a few more scenes.
The Ugly Truth:
With a powerful story which touches upon many different important subjects, Dallas Buyers Club undeniably deserves all the attention it can get. Even with the slight dismissal of Jennifer Garner’s character, the film still manages to send a clear message.
Dallas Buyers Club is released in cinemas Nationwide on 7th February. Check out our red carpet video interviews below form the film’s London Premiere:
Tanya Burr Eye Candy Launch Interview
YouTube sensation and beauty blogger Tanya Burr launched her own exclusive cosmetics line last night in London. The makeup tutorial expert showed off her exciting range of nail polish and lip gloss produced in partnership with Eye Candy. Speaking exclusively to Red Carpet News Tanya shared the origins of her lifelong passion for makeup and revealed how much fun she had working with her fiance Jim in coming up with playful names to match her colorful new creations.
Tanya explains the qualities she was determined to strive for with both her nail polish and lip gloss products, whilst sharing some quick tips for long lasting lip gloss looks. She also shares a message of thanks for her devoted fans.
Video Interview and pictures below:
Also be sure to check out our longer recent interview with Tanya below where she talks more about the Tanya Burr product line and shares even more magical makeup tips:
Jesse Eisenberg Confired As Lex Luthor
Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan have found their super-villain Lex Luthor in the most unlikely of places. It has been official confirmed that The Social Network star Jesse Eisennberg will be playing Superman’s iconic megalomaniac nemesis in the new Superman sequel.
Explaining the unexpected casting news director Zack Snyder said:
“He’s a complicated and sophisticated character whose intellect, wealth and prominence position him as one of the few mortals able to challenge the incredible might of Superman. Having Jesse in the role allows us to explore that interesting dynamic, and also take the character in some new and unexpected directions.”
Warner Bros also confirmed that Ben Affleck’s Batman will indeed have a capable butler on hand, with Jeremy Irons playing Alfred to Affleck’s Bruce Wayne.
With Affleck’s Batman casting having already prompted intensely mixed fan reactions it remains to be seen how comic fans will react to such a youthful casting for Lex Luthor. It’s also unclear whether or not Eisenberg will be getting rid of his trademark mop of curly hair to play the famously bald bad guy.
Our recent interview below with Jesse at the London Film festival below talking about psychological thriller The Double:
South Bank Sky Arts Awards Winners 2014
Winners were announced today at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards in London with Tracey Emin, Arctic Monkeys and Broadchurch among the delighted recipients. Full List of official winners below:
Comedy: Bridget Christie – A Bic For Her
Theatre: Let The Right One In
Visual Art: Katie Paterson – Kettle’s Yard
Times Breakthrough Award: Nick Helm
Film: The Selfish Giant
Opera: Written on Skin
Pop Music: Arctic Monkeys
Dance: Dracula
Classical: The Rest is Noise
TV Drama: Broadchurch
Literature: Kate Atkinson – Life After Life
Outstanding Achievement: Tracey Emin
Check out our exclusive video interviews with all the winners below:
The South Bank Sky Arts Awards will be broadcast on 30 January on Sky Arts 1 at 21:30 GMT. The new series of The South Bank Show will begin on the channel in the spring.
Interstellar David Gyasi Interview
Red Carpet News spoke to actor David Gyasi about Interstellar the much anticipated and mysterious new film from Director Christopher Nolan. The sci-fi epic features a cast that includes Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon and Michael Caine.
Gyasi who previously formed part of the ensemble on the Wackowski’s Cloud Atlas spoke about what it was like to work with leading man McConaughey and genius director Chistopher Nolan. He also spoke about the film’s theme of exploration, as it focuses on a team of explorers using wormhole technology to explore the farthest reaches of space.
Full video Interview below: