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shooter32

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Say it isn't so!
« on: March 24, 2009, 03:44:33 PM »
According to Variety, Joel and Ethan Coen, known collectively as the Coen brothers, plan to put their unique spin on the classic western “True Grit.” Made in 1969, “True Grit” is a favorite of John Wayne fans and western fans alike and is the only film to win Wayne an Oscar.

The Coen brothers will team up again with producer Sott Rudin, who worked with them on the Oscar-winning “No Country for Old Men.” Adapted from Charles Portis’ book of the same name, the brothers promise that their version of “True Grit” will not be a traditional remake and that it will follow the book more closely than the 1969 adaptation. If their past movies (“Miller’s Crossing,” “Blood Simple,” “Fargo”) are any indication, movie-goers can be sure that the Coens will also be taking a much darker and gorier slant on the story.

The 1969 version starred a legendary cast including Wayne, Kim Darby, Jeff Corey, Robert Duvall, and Dennis Hopper. When you look at that cast line-up in print, it’s difficult to imagine how a revamp of the movie (even with the gifted Coen brothers at the helm) can live up to the original. Who can possibly wear an eye patch like John Wayne? Aussie hunk Russell Crowe or pretty-boy-cowboy Hugh Jackman? I don’t think so. Perhaps tough guy Tommy Lee Jones?

DON'T DO IT!! >:(
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2009, 05:26:11 PM »
Quote from: shooter32 on March 24, 2009, 03:44:33 PM
I don’t think so. Perhaps tough guy Tommy Lee Jones?

DON'T DO IT!! >:(

Bingo! Jones would be ideal, or maybe Michael Chickliss (sic) from the sheild or Edward James Olmos. And even the Duke didn't have a wood chipper or underwear with "Yodas and shit" on it. I'll admit, it will take some big brass ones for any actor to step up and take the Duke's role (I'd suggest Clint, but he's already played that scene in Unforgiven, no need to go there twice). Besides to quote Colonel Potter from MASH it has the makings of a great film in that it has "guns, horses and more guns". 8)
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2009, 05:49:17 PM »
Quote from: shooter32 on March 24, 2009, 03:44:33 PM


Who can possibly wear an eye patch like John Wayne? Aussie hunk Russell Crowe or pretty-boy-cowboy Hugh Jackman? I don’t think so.






Ummmm....Shooter.   Tell us that was a quote from Variety and not your comment.  :o
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2009, 05:52:46 PM »
Quote from: Green Mountains on March 24, 2009, 05:49:17 PM


Ummmm....Shooter.   Tell us that was a quote from Variety and not your comment.  :o

From Variety!!  ::)  I don't want them to do a remake!! Why F'up a great movie!! ;D
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2009, 06:33:39 PM »
Who remembers the cats name?  Come on, its easy!

What about the Chinaman?
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Re: Say it isn't so!
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2009, 07:10:38 PM »
Let's see...
Ginger Cat and Chen Lee, I believe.

And let's not forget the other "actor" getting top billing (just under John Wayne) -- Glen Campbell as the Texas Ranger, "Le Boeuf"!

I've got no problem with remakes - if they're quality productions and not just cheap knock-offs.  I've got room in my heart for both productions of "3:10 to Yuma," to conveniently use a Russell Crowe film as an example.  Both are terrific films.  Glenn Ford and Van Heflin were great in the original, but Crowe and Christian Bale portrayed the same characters in their own unique ways.  No better or worse, just different.  Without remakes, we never would have gotten "The Magnificent Seven" from "The Seven Samurai"!

So a quality remake of True Grit can only compliment the original, never replce it.  Like Shooter said, who can wear an eye patch like John Wayne?  Of course, they wouldn't dare have the character say "Fill your hands you sons of bitches!"  Now that would be treading on sacred ground!
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2009, 07:19:29 PM »
Quote from: Badgersmilk on March 24, 2009, 06:33:39 PM
Who remembers the cats name?  Come on, its easy!

What about the Chinaman?

It was 'Chin Lee' the Chinaman and the cat 'Gen. Sterling Price'.....  ;)

I'll bet my drunken cat on it..... ;D
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2009, 07:22:26 PM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on March 24, 2009, 07:19:29 PM
It was 'Chin Lee' the Chinaman and the cat 'Gen. Sterling Price'.....  ;)

I'll bet my drunken cat on it..... ;D

I am NOT!...........................................yet ;)
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2009, 07:23:11 PM »
Quote from: PegLeg45 on March 24, 2009, 07:19:29 PM
It was 'Chin Lee' the Chinaman and the cat 'Gen. Sterling Price'.....  ;)

I'll bet my drunken cat on it..... ;D

Correct Sir.
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Re: Say it isn't so!
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2009, 08:24:51 PM »
 "YET? ;D
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