I'm not a big fan of remakes, especially of good films. I mean, what's the point? Besides, more often than not, the remakes suck. However, yesterday I saw the new version of True Grit, directed by Joel and Ethan Cohen, and have to say that it is one damn good movie. But then, I wasn't surprised, afterall, it was directed by Joel and Ethan Cohen.
40 years ago, John Wayne took home the Oscar for his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn in the original version and there has been lots of talk about a nomination for Jeff Bridges in the same role. Now the academy just LOVES its strange coincidences, and it would be amusing to see two actors nominated for playing the same role, 40 years apart. What would be even more amusing is to see two actors WIN Oscars for playing the same role, 40 years apart.
Now before all you poo-pooer's out there say it won't happen because actors don't win Oscars two years in a row better look again. Spencer Tracy, Louise Rainer, Katherine Hepburn, and Tom Hanks have all won Academy Awards for Best Actor/Actress two years in a row.
It could happen.
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