Friday, March 11, 2011

Howard Hughes Reviews True Grit


Howard Hughes has reviewd the new "True Grit" film.

Here's a link to his Tauris Website where you can read his thoughts.
http://www.ibtauris.com/Highlights/Lost%20Horizons%20-%20Howard%20Hughes%20on%20True%20Grit
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3 comments:

  1. AdrianMarch 11, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    I like and agree with what Howard has to say. It's a very well written and balanced review.
    One point, and it's a cliche, 'if it ain't broke, why try to fix it'.
    The Coen's, for me are amongst the few saving graces of modern cinema.
    Much as I enjoyed this movie, there is no way I, or any serious western fan can watch this movie and not automatically make comparisons to the original. Therefore I can't escape and enjoy it on its own terms.
    No Country for Old Men, is 'their western', and the best modern film I've seen in years!

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  2. Tom B.March 11, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    I agee Adrian. I have not seen the new version. I was not a big fan of the John Wayne film and despise remakes. The Coens could have called it something else and we would have known it was a remake. Those who had not seen the original would not have cared but I know I'll watch and compare every scene in my mind. Thank God Jeff Bridges was humble enough to wear the eye-patch on the other eye.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 9:03 PM

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