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Here's my most recent article that may be of interest to readers and writers. John Wayne, Dirty Harry, Lenny (from Of Mice and Men) and the characters in my Monsters, Maces and Magic novels: What do they have in common?

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John Wayne Quote

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I posted this quote about three years ago:

“Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid.” --John Wayne

This statement is:

a. A bit humorous
b. So true

c. From a far less politically correct time

d. All of the above

I have been and will always remain a John Wayne fan. I'd have to say my favorite John Wayne movie is Big Jake. My dad liked John Wayne movies too and Big Jake was his favorite as well.

As I write this I'm able to conjure in my mind a time many years ago when I was watching it with my dad.
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John Wayne Quote from True Grit

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A famous line from one of John Wayne's best movies, kicking off the climax.

I know they remade the movie, but in my opinion nothing will ever top the original:



If, for some reason, you've never seen the original True Grit, you really should make a point to do so.
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Why a remake of True Grit?

Why a remake of True Grit? The original 1969 Western starring John Wayne, in which he won his only Oscar, is a classic that stands on its own without the need for being revisited and, as Hollywood in its wisdom apparently believes, improved upon.

I think the remake will do ‘okay’ in theaters and even in DVD/electronic download release, but not because it’ll be that spectacular of a movie. The acting, cinematography and music present in the remake won’t be noteworthy enough to carry the piece to serious profitability on its own—not without leaning on the name both of and behind the original. I believe a major portion of any success the remake garners will be due to the legend it uses as a crutch. I suspect the executives and investors behind the remake are counting on it. The True Grit storyline isn’t so remarkable that a comparable script couldn’t have been written for a modern-shot western. Lonesome Dove and Unforgiven are two prime examples. For translation into film, it isn’t the storyline but what the actors within bring to the final product—in this case, what John Wayne brought to the original.

I’m a big fan of Westerns, but this 2010 remake is one I won’t be supporting. I will, however, always support the original:

A John Wayne Quote

“Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid.” --John Wayne

This statment is:

a. Funny
b. So true

c. From a far less politically correct time

d. All of the above

I have been and will always remain a John Wayne fan. I'd have to say my favorite John Wayne movie is Big Jake. It was my dad's favorite too.