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12-19-2010, 07:14 AM
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Having seen Jeff Bridges latest work, yeah, I can see him as ol' Rooster. From what I have been reading elsewhere, this movie holds more to the book than the Duke's version did - talk about 'hollywoodism'......
Word is that Bridge's Rooster is even more ballsy and profane than The Duke's version. In John Wayne's defense though, the part of Rooster Cogburn was one of the few portrayals where Wayne actually played the character, instead of simply being "John Wayne dressed as XXXXXX". His range was limited, but his 'presence' was legendary. Time will tell. I will wait til the DVD hits the bargain bin a Wally's - theatre prices are too danged rich for my working man's wallet! Now if they ever carry out their threat to 'remake' some old B&W Bogart films (The African Queen and The Maltese Falcon being mentioned) then I will go on the warpath! 
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12-19-2010, 10:41 AM
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"Rooster Cogburn was one of the few portrayals where Wayne actually played the character, instead of simply being "John Wayne dressed as XXXXXX". His range was limited"
Ah, excuse me guys; Sea speaks for himself..... Sea ..... Go to Milton, Crestview or Defuniak stand on a street corner, one with a red light, and yell that for a few minutes. I bet you $100, bad things happen to you within 15 minutes. Want to bet? I get to come watch, it will be better than going to a Noles/Gators game. I think you might just get away with saying something about someone's mama faster than bad mouthing John Wayne around here.  Even the women in NW Florida love John Wane and his movies ..... hello. Ed
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12-19-2010, 06:26 PM
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Whoa, Rapier ol buddy! I LIKE John Wayne. I've been collecting his movies for awile. But, the Duke is...well, the Duke! He transcends any part he plays.
 And no problems in my slice of North Florida.
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12-19-2010, 11:35 PM
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I think I'll with hold judgement until I see the movie. First off, I like Jeff Bridges. I've heard a few things that lead me to believe he's not the typical Hollyweird flake, but thems was only rumors. I thought he did a decent job in Wild Bill portraying Bill Hickock. Naturally he wouldn't play Rooster the same way John Wayne did, cuz he ain't John Wayne. All I'm saying is cut the guy some slack. He'll either do a good job or not, who knows.
Put it this way. let's say all of us get a chance to play Rooster Cogburn. I'd bet a pretty penny not a one of use would play out the character in the same way. Doesn't mean it would be a bad job of it, just different. Paul B.
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12-20-2010, 06:49 AM
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Ha, Ha, ha..... Just pulling your anchor chain.
Ed
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12-20-2010, 05:15 PM
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If the True Grit remake made you mad, how did you feel about the (joke) 'remake' of Walking Tall ?
They took a relatively true story of Buford Pusser, and changed it in to an 'action adventure' story.......P'uh! When ever the modern kinda folks in Kaliphornia decide to make a buck they just steal a classic. Why not remake movies that weren't done right the first time, and not the ones that are just fine?
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