What can I say? I re-watched this movie for the third time last night and suddenly picked up on so many things I missed on the first and second viewings.
First of all, the direction and acting are superb and of course, Roger Deakins is just a marvel. Even Roger Ebert said- "The cinematography of Roger Deakins reminds us of the glory that was, and can still be, the Western."
The writing is what really stood out to me. The Coen brothers rarely (if ever) miss. Their vernacular is incredibly unique and funny. Each and every character has a beautiful arc and there's so many things that are mentioned in the beginning that come back to play.
- LaBoeuf remarks about how he was close to killing Tom Chaney from 300 yards away. He could've killed him using his Snipes carbine, but didn't. Cogburn says that there was no chance he could've killed a man from that far. Later on, LaBoeuf saves Cogburn by shooting Ned Pepper from 400 yards away.
- Cogburn tells Mattie how he once charged and killed seven men on horse back with the reigns in his teeth and wielding two pistols. She doesn't believe it (or it could've been LaBoeuf, I can't be too sure). At the climax, Cogburn kills four men while doing the exact same thing.
- Cogburn doesn't put the rope around Mattie when camping because she is too "boney" and "doesn't have enough meat" on her bones for snakes to take a liking to her. Sure enough, Mattie falls into a pit where a rattlesnake bites her, ultimately putting her life in jeopardy. I'd also like to point out how many times the characters mention the deep pit while we as an audience never see it until she falls in.
- Mattie shows Cogburn the pistol she has taken from her father. He basically says it will put her on her ass when she shoots it. When Mattie sees Tom Chaney in the river, she fires a shot and falls into the water. When she gets back up, the gun misfires because the powder is wet. The same thing happens when she kills Chaney and the shotgun kick knocks her into the pit.
- Cogburn tells Mattie "that's some horse you got." Little Blackie is a wild horse that saves Mattie's life by racing endlessly until it essentially is burned out and dies.
Also, the character design is so cool. Before we even see some of the characters, Cogburn and others describe distinct physical features they have. Ex. Tom Chaney having a black powder mark on his cheek and Ned Pepper having a messed up lip.
Anyways, I loved this movie. Just thought it goes under the rada
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https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Fiction/True-Grit-Audiobook/B00FF090EW -- apparently it's one of her favourite books.
Are they any other examples of books read by well-known authors who have no connection to the content?
Any ideas on how to survive 100 days for the True Grit achievement? I'm playing on dread and in day three. Don't want the gameplay to get boring. Thanks :)
First new bike in 15 years: Lauf True Grit Weekend Warrior AXS XPLR. Crane Creek eeSilk seat post to soften the bumps on long rides. Outfitted with Brooks Scape bags; saddle pack was modified to allow for integrated support and anti-sway stabilizer rack with larger capacity Terrapin 14 L dry bag. Profile Sonic Ergo 43a aero bars for more hand positions and bag mount. Garmin 830 Edge for navigation. When fully loaded with all the bells and whistles + food & 2.0 L water, it comes in at 22.5 kg (~50 lbs.). First trip will be a weekend ride from Santa Cruz to Big Sur.
I’m just curious, anybody that uses TGTS brush packs, what are the best ones to get? I have the infinite pulp and the krafttones sets but I just wanna know what should be next on my list. Thanks!
Jeff - https://youtu.be/MEU2EJBkJcs
Matt - https://youtu.be/hazLCb-K3HE
Josh - https://youtu.be/mbkWniWSpR0
Bonus clip, Mattie ''haggling'' with a grizzled lawyer over her dead fathers possessions...heheh.
https://youtu.be/qpRxj0QwgjY
Looking for an all around bike, I call it my compromise road bike as I mainly ride MTB.
I am on the bigger side and am using this bike to ride from the house (paved... ?) and whatever else I can find along the way. I'm not a racer, just enjoy putting miles (speed is also good) on the bike and having a good time riding it. Not looking to lay flat on the bike, more of an upright ride all day position.
I live in south AZ, so questionable pavement, or rocks and hard pack washboard for gravel.
Looking to be comfortable for longer rides and shed some weight.
I owned the original Diverge (rebranded Roubaix) but it wasn't my jam, but this new one was pretty fun to ride. A friend then told me the Lauf is very similar in geometry, but a better value. As I have no experience with the ride quality of the Lauf and keep reading that it is a race oriented bike, I am wondering if the bike is just super stiff and transfers everything to the rider, minus what's covered by the fork>
Size 56 for Specialized or a medium in the Lauf ( I am on the cusp of sizes for both bikes at 5'11").
All the numbers are within a few mm of each other, so it might come down to frame construction.
I did notice the seat stays on the Specialized attach lower on the seat tube, would that indicate a more compliant rear end? I know the stack is greatly different, but the specialized seems to be measuring to the end of the future shock (610mm) while Lauf has a Stack (564mm) and a stack to handlebar (605 - 651mm) that would seem to match Specialized better.
I know the seat tube is shorter on the Specialized than on the Lauf, giving it more exposed seat post, therefore more flex.
The Lauf is 100% better bang for the buck, but it's nothing if the ride is really harsh.
Any experience on the future Shock vs the Lauf fork?
Diverge Vs True Grit?
What would you pick and why?
This decision is driving me mad!
This dip made everyone realize again what we’re striving for. We may disagree and squabble but our underlying personal motivations and our desire for apes to be free to not just survive this life but actually live, remains. I don’t know how much longer it will be before the squeeze but I believe that no matter the strife that may arise in the sub, we’ll be able to overcome it.
Friendly reminder that holding on the way up is just as important if not more important than during dips. We cannot sell at $100, $1,000 or even $5,000.
NFA, sell at a price point comfortable for you. I am not a financial advisor. Just don’t let your sell price be any of those I mentioned. But again NFA because I am incapable of giving financial advice as I do not have the credentials.
Both great. It's hard to decide. 2010 is just magic. Bridges is great. Suits the roll. 1969 is a classic. Superb.
But what wins it for me is Rooster saying, "Fill your hand you son a bitch". Wayne gets it, hands down.
Edit: Both just brilliant. 'True Grit' feast today. Ending better in the original tbh.
""Fill your hand, you son of a bitch".
Legit how can you say this is gonna work
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