The McConnaissance is still upon us, with Matthew McConaughey having lent his vocal talents to both Sing and Kubo and the Two Strings this year, as well as starring in Free State of Jones and just completing production as the Man in Black in next year’s The Dark Tower adaptation. Today, it was announced that the star is in negotiations to play the father of a police informant and a drug dealer in Yann Demange’s White Boy Rick.
Here’s the thing: After this election, many of you will undoubtedly endure awkward and possibly contentious Thanksgiving dinners with your families. And after that, some of you will get up before the sun rises the next day to participate (either willingly or as the reluctant hostage of a loved one) in the harrowing tradition known as Black Friday. By Saturday, you will find yourself in dire need of a reminder that there is still joy in this world. Lucky for you, AMC Theatres and Universal have your back with free screenings of Sing.
I always knew, deep down, that if I did this job long enough, I’d eventually see a movie about anthropomorphized elephants featuring the music of Eminem.