http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/low_concept/2014/03/john_travolta_called_idina_menzel_adele_dazeem_what_s_your_travolta_name.html
DBC, have not watched it but from the reviews I have read so far it was more about Mathew's look and performance. The context about AIDS and the reactions in the 80's seems to have been lost in the narrative. Could very well be the case as it got consistent acting nods for Leto and McConaughey but the movie itself was seldom acknowledged this awards season.