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Austin names Alamo Drafthouse Mueller after McConaughey

8/13/2026

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McConaughey Cinema Day

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared August 10, 2026 “Matthew McConaughey Cinema Day” and renamed the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema.
A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the newly named Matthew McConaughey Cinema.
The opening screened McConaughey’s new film “The Rivals of Amziah King,” his first major role in five years.
McConaughey appeared onstage in a navy-blue pantsuit with his wife, three children and co-star Angelina LookingGlass.

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McConaughey Heist

Andrew Patterson wrote and directed film starring Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass and Kurt Russell.
The story blends Gothic whodunnit, dark comedy and heist elements around a $250,000 honey theft.
Cinematographer M.I. uses rapid cuts and close-up bee footage for a kinetic look.
Winslow Bright supervises a loud soundtrack and T Bone Burnett contributed Americana song “Quill.”
Critics question authenticity because photography took place mainly in Alabama despite the Oklahoma setting.

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McConaughey Cinema Day

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson declared August 10, 2026 “Matthew McConaughey Cinema Day” and renamed the Alamo Drafthouse Mueller as the Matthew McConaughey Cinema.
A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the newly named Matthew McConaughey Cinema.
The opening screened McConaughey’s new film “The Rivals of Amziah King,” his first major role in five years.
McConaughey appeared onstage in a navy-blue pantsuit with his wife, three children and co-star Angelina LookingGlass.

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