The plucky Mattie Ross still plummets into that snake pit, although Hailee Steinfeld ... “True Grit” was a box office and critical success and also netted Wayne his only Oscar.

The winners of this year’s Big Read contest made a compelling case that of the two main characters in Charles Portis’ novel “True Grit,” 14-year-old Mattie Ross has more grit than craggy ...

True Grit is nominated for 10 Academy Awards this year, but it won't be up for Best Original Score. By twisting and reshaping old hymns, composer Carter Burwell created a captivating new score ...

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True Grit? I love the book. I taught it to freshman high school students many times. I can't wait for the movie. BTW, I know the name of the skeleton in the snake pit. Do you? Bruce Kettler on Dec ...

Film Review: True Grit (15) * * * * * LIKE Clint Eastwood, screen giant John Wayne found Academy Awards’ recognition for his acting skills very hard to come by.

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If there were a Hollywood Remakes 101 college class, “True Grit” directors Joel and Ethan Coen no doubt would be in violation of a basic lesson: Never remake a film people know and love. John ...