<em>Remaking</em> “True Grit?” Blasphemy!

Yeah, not really. The story:

…film mavens everywhere were taken aback when it was announced last year that Joel and Ethan Coen would been making their own version of “True Grit.” But don’t expect a straight remake; this movie is based more closely on the Charles Portis novel. And Jeff Bridges, fresh off his Oscar win, was tapped to play Cogburn; that’s right, the Duke has been replaced by the Dude.

“True Grit” is one of the greatest movies ever. With some of the best lines ever written and delivered. Remaking “True Grit…” well, you’d better be pretty damned sure of yourselves.

Luckily, the Coen Brothers have made some awesome movies. “Fargo,” “Raising Arizona,” “O Brother Where Art Thou.” All classics. All excellent.

And of all the actors to take on Rooster Cogburn, Jeff Bridges is a damned fine choice. A great actor, who’s done the cowboy and tough-guy thing before.

In other words, I’m hopeful. Or, at least, I’m not instantly enraged.