Tag: True Grit

Another Take By Zac: Film Review: True Grit

Posted: December 22, 2010 at 12:01 am   /   Another Take From Zac, Local

The latest from the Coen Bros., True Grit, is their least odd and most straightforward film to date but there is still plenty of weirdness, laughs, and amazing performances that we expect from these guys in this great film. The film is not a remake of the 1969 John Wayne film of the same name […]

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St. Louis Film Critics Announce 2010 Winners, Show ‘Social Network’ and ‘Scott Pilgrim’ Love

Posted: December 20, 2010 at 11:06 am   /   Featured, Film, Local

  The St. Louis Film Critics, a professional association, announced the winners of its annual St. Louis Film Critics’ Awards on Monday, December 20, 2010 at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time. The association gives these awards to recognize the best in cinema for each year. Winners of the St. Louis Film Critics Awards, along with […]

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“The Social Network” Top Nominations in Chicago Film Critics Awards

Posted: December 17, 2010 at 2:38 pm   /   Local, Movie News

The Social Network is on a bit of a tear. Despite being one of the earliest of the much touted Best Picture favorites this year, the film has been racking up nominations and wins. The latest is a series of eight nominations from the Chicago Film Critics Association. True Grit, The King’s Speech, Inception, and […]

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“True Grit” Opens DECEMBER 23! Enter to Win Passes to the St. Louis Advance Screening!

Posted: December 13, 2010 at 9:40 am   /   Local, Movie Screenings

TRUE GRIT OPENS DECEMBER 23 IN ST. LOUIS. Enter for your chance to win a pass, good for two! Synopsis: A spunky 14-year old girl sets out to avenge her father’s death with the help of an aging, drunken, one-eyed marshal. Starring: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Hailee Steinfeld, Barry Pepper Directed by: Joel […]

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National Board of Review Announces Their “Best” List

Posted: December 6, 2010 at 1:39 am   /   Film, Local, Movie News

As if we aren’t gonna be bombarded with enough “Best of the Year” lists, I give you the list of winners from the National Board of Review.  This is significant only because their pick for the best film of the year has gone on to win the Oscar the last two out of three years.  […]

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Coen Brothers’ “True Grit” HD Trailer Starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin

Posted: September 28, 2010 at 10:47 am   /   Local, Movie Trailers

I know I might be blaspheming when I say this, but the Coen Brothers are real hit or miss for me. I might be one of the few people who thought that No Country For Old Men was visually stunning, but it left me wanting a lot more at the end. Many of the Coen […]

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Coen Brothers Remake “True Grit” For December Release

Posted: August 2, 2010 at 6:50 am   /   Local, Movie News

Joel and Ethan Coen have a pretty impressive filmography. Every new film they make seems to immediately get Oscar buzz now a days, and their next film, “True Grit,” is no exception. “True Grit” is no stranger to the Oscars. In 1969, the book was adapted into a movie starring John Wayne. Wayne won both […]

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The Coen Bros. True Grit Casts Another

Posted: March 12, 2010 at 1:03 pm   /   Local, Movie News

True Grit is the Coen Bros. new film, hopefully out by the end of the year, and has a nice list of actors signed on.  An adaptation of the original novel, not the film, the Coen’s have already signed on freshly crowned Oscar winner (and Coen alum) Jeff “The Dude” Bridges, Josh Brolin (another alum), […]

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Jeff Bridges “Crazy Heart” – 2010 Best Actor Oscar Nomination (Video)

Posted: March 6, 2010 at 11:38 pm   /   Film, Local

Jeff Bridges is a veteran Hollywood actor who was just recently nominated for an Academy Award for his work as Bad Blake in the film Crazy Heart. In the film he plays the down on his luck ex-Country superstar who has been reduced to playing backwater bars, and in some cases bowling alleys. When interviewed […]

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“A Serious Man” Nominated Best Picture at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. What Are Your Favorite Coen Brothers Movies?

Posted: February 17, 2010 at 8:20 pm   /   Local, Off the Wall

Joel and Ethan Coen, collectively known as “The Coen Brothers,” have made some incredible films. You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of them, or at least seen one of their movies. And it would be even harder to find someone that doesn’t love at least one of them. Since creating […]

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