It’s been an interesting year in film. From powerhouse performances [James Franco in 127 Hours; Jennifer Lawrence in Winter’s Bone] to terrific ensemble pieces [Scott Pilgrim vs. The World]; from unexpectedly great remakes/re-imaginings [Let Me In, True Grit] to spectacular animated features [Toy Story 3, Megamind] there has been no shortage of entertaining films.
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Charles Portis’ novel, True Grit, is a darkly seriocomic western that satirizes the genre’s conventions by formalizing them to the point of absurdity. It makes sense that the Coen Brothers, who have a similar sensibility, would adapt the novel in a faithful, yet strikingly Coen way.
Continue reading True Grit – By Faithfully Adapting The Novel The Coen Brothers Make A Masterpiece!
The new trailer for The Coen Brothers’ True Grit has it all: stunning imagery, great lines and cool music – including a perfectly appropriate Johnny Cash song. Could the Coens be on their way back into Oscar® territory? Based on the new trailer, I’d say they’ve got a good shot…