It’s raining cats and dogs in Sydney so I have spent a lot of time in cinemas – and more is planned.

I never saw a Matthew McConaughey movie – at least none I remember.

He usually plays those easy-to-forget romantic comedies, fine if nothing else is on TV, but nothing with a bit of punch.

So I was surprised to learn that he was playing this role, HIV infected Ron Woodroof, a cowboy and gambler, who, in 1985, did not only fight the virus, but also established the Dallas Buyer Club, that tried to provide its members with still unapproved new medication against HIV.

It’s a great movie, and McConaughey is stunning. If you get a chance to see it, go!

Maybe not ahead of a party or if you plan to go out. You might not be in the mood for a party afterwards.