What more does Matthew McConaughey have to do to get an Oscar nod?*

As sleazy stripper-impresario Dallas in the great “Magic Mike,” Matthew put the “man” in “perforMANce,” chewing the almighty hell outta the scenery and dropping trou with equal vigor, leading some — including us — to call him a dark horse candidate for a Best Supporting Actor nomination. Alas, it wasn’t to be. All this for nothing! Well, at least WE were pleased. Very.

In related news: Yay, Hugh Jackman! We were praying he would be nominated for his breathtaking turn as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables,” and at least those prayers were answered. Valjean approves!

* Don’t say lose an alarming amount of weight… just don’t.

Here’s what you hold-outs need to know about “Magic Mike”: The stripping scenes are positively electric, but even the talking parts are tolerable. Go see it!

And, as hot as I am for the other stars of “Magic Mike” — and believe me, I am — and as super-fine as Channing Tatum’s ass is (oh God, and how), Matthew McConaughey simply owns the movie. OWNS it!!!

He takes obvious delight in tapping into his sleazy “Dazed and Confused” side, and you will no doubt delight in his scenery-grinding performance, from its sexy start to its very fleshy finish.

Best Supporting Actor nod, anyone? Hey, I’m not the only one who thinks so!

Bonus — Matthew McConaughey’s Many Shirtless Scenes Supercut:

Via Tabloid Prodigy!