My Case for Matt Damon

Time and time again I have to defend my obsession with Matt Damon. If you don’t like Matt Damon, then something is wrong with you.

Seriously. Look in the mirror. There is something wrong with you. He has a palpable charisma that radiates from the screen. He is a political activist. He is a committed husband and adoring father.

These are the obvious reasons why he is awesome. Here are a few more:

1. He won an Oscar for screenwriting.

Ever heard of Good Will Hunting? How do you like them apples? People like to snidely say he didn’t win an Oscar for acting. I know. Thanks for the clarification, smart ass. I’m a writer. I’m impressed by talented writers.

Most screenwriters don’t look like Matt Damon and most screenwriters don’t win Academy Awards, making a guy that looks like Matt Damon that won an Academy Award hotter than any of these two independent factors alone. Make sense? Forget it. It’s not your fault.

2. Jason Bourne

I really don’t think I need to say anything further.

3. He has historically been one of the most bankable leading men in Hollywood.

This mother fucker sells tickets. You put his name on a blank poster and people will come. I'm not the only person who likes Matt Damon. Millions of people love Matt Damon and will spend their money to watch him.

4. This. Seriously, how awesome is this

5. Boston boys always bring it.

Paul Walker: The Cadillac of Action Stars

I was involved in a heated conversation about the credibility of Paul Walker as an actor. I am an avid Paul Walker advocate and have much to say in defense of his career.

Do you remember Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift? Of course, you don’t! Nobody does. Why? Paul Walker wasn’t in it. No one cared.

Paul Walker is the meat (This is a euphemism.) and potatoes (again – a euphemism) of the Fast and Furious franchise. You might want to argue: What about Vin Diesel? Yes, he’s important, but Paul Walker brings the pretty boy element that made these movies so popular. He's the dude that dudes want to be and girls want to... um... hang out with (euphemism).

What about his other films? I’m sure I don’t need to remind you of the classic film Varsity Blues. Every time you hear that Foo Fighter’s song, you think of Paul Wallker and Dawson Leary. Don’t lie. And Pleasantville? His acting was impeccable! What about Eight Below? I cried and you did, too.

Paul Walker is the vehicle that drove those movies to make millions. Therefore, he’s the Cadillac of action stars. Does that make sense? No. No, it doesn’t. That isn’t the point.

The point is, once again, I’ve wasted moments of your life reading about the greatness that is Paul Walker.

Ha.

I win. Now, go watch some of his movies, like this one: