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« Reply #30 on: December 27, 2010, 01:16:PM »
I just returned from a screening, and it's a lovely little film from the Coens: very well acted, darkly funny and technically very impressive.

TRUE GRIT is old-fashioned storytelling with the quirky Coen Brothers touch. It's very dialogue-heavy, and those who are not well-versed in the Americana of the West will feel left out. I enjoyed the laid-back quality of the film and the natural tension that arises out archetypal themes of justice and revenge. Then there are quiet, lyrical moments that feature Jeff Bridges (playing another magnificent variation of The Dude) and the fantastic new find Hailee Steinfeld, especially a wondrous ride through the prairie under a starry sky.  

TRUE GRIT is a small film and its rewards come in small, gentle ways. Like Matt Damon's Texas Ranger and Barry Pepper's nihilist. Also, snakes!
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« Reply #31 on: December 27, 2010, 01:32:PM »
Thanks for the early word ak. It should be out here sometime within the next 3-4 weeks.
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« Reply #32 on: December 27, 2010, 01:34:PM »
Excellent, can't wait to watch!
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« Reply #33 on: December 27, 2010, 04:03:PM »
Thank you ak .....    been desperately waiting for this one..!
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« Reply #34 on: December 28, 2010, 01:21:AM »
Rishi, I see from your profile that you're still "Brett Ratner" -- time to hurry up on those posts, and "upgrade" yourself!
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« Reply #35 on: December 28, 2010, 08:53:AM »
True Grit finally has a release date - 27th January 2011.
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« Reply #36 on: December 29, 2010, 08:50:AM »
Quote from: ak on December 28, 2010, 01:21:AM
Rishi, I see from your profile that you're still "Brett Ratner" -- time to hurry up on those posts, and "upgrade" yourself!

 Smiley  Sure thing AK

Am bummed that this one was totally shut out by the HFPA... not one Nom?
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« Reply #37 on: December 29, 2010, 11:02:AM »
HFPA sucks, Rishi. They are a bunch of celebrity whores -- it's widely known within the film industry that the Foreign Press are unknown geeks who just nominate hot celebs just so they can have dinner/drinks with them!
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« Reply #38 on: December 30, 2010, 12:33:PM »
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HFPA sucks, Rishi. They are a bunch of celebrity whores -- it's widely known within the film industry that the Foreign Press are unknown geeks who just nominate hot celebs just so they can have dinner/drinks with them!

Yeah I hear so ... and who can forget Nicholson's acceptance speech at the Globes for "As Good as it Gets" in 1998..
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« Reply #39 on: December 30, 2010, 07:48:PM »
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... and who can forget Nicholson's acceptance speech at the Globes for "As Good as it Gets" in 1998..

I haven't seen it. Something daffy?
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« Reply #40 on: December 31, 2010, 10:46:AM »
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... and who can forget Nicholson's acceptance speech at the Globes for "As Good as it Gets" in 1998..

I haven't seen it. Something daffy?

He acknowledges his fellow nominees by turning around, bending over, grabbing his ass and exclaiming "this is for you"!... Timeless!
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« Reply #41 on: December 31, 2010, 11:41:AM »
Quote from: shariqq on December 30, 2010, 07:48:PM

I haven't seen it. Something daffy?

here it is Shariq:

http://www.clevver.com/tv/videof/227804/2009-golden-globe-awards-video-clip-jack-nicholson-1998.html
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« Reply #42 on: January 09, 2011, 10:17:PM »
ladies & gentlemen the first Western to top the $100 million mark since the 1990s and get this....the first $100 million hit for the Coen brothers.

really? none of Coen brothers hit the $100 million mark? that's odd.who knew a westren remake made by the Coen brothers would be at number one? i thought this is going to be another oscar whore that no one will see..
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« Reply #43 on: January 10, 2011, 10:19:AM »
Yeah... was kind of surprised to read about it being their first $ 100 Million movie.... 95 % on RT... $ 100 Million ... finally getting some attention I guess...

Wonder what the HFPA has to say now?
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« Reply #44 on: January 11, 2011, 07:53:AM »
Hmm......... No DGA Nom either.... the late release seems to be costing it .....
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