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Why the Golden Globes snubbed 'True Grit'
WorldNetDaily ^ | December 30, 2010 | Jack Cashill

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:12:53 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

Each year the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) nominates 10 films in its Golden Globe competition for best motion picture, five in the drama category, five in the musical or comedy category.

This year, the HFPA chose not to nominate a film that was more powerful than any of the dramas selected and funnier than any of the comedies, the Coen brothers' "True Grit."

In fact, "True Grit," the year's best movie and one of the best Westerns ever made, received not a single nomination for anything – not supporting actress, not screenplay, not anything. If ever a sign were needed that Europe was a lost cause, this may be it.

There had been earlier warnings, among others the 20-minute standing ovation at Cannes in 2004 for Michael Moore's dreadful agitprop, "Fahrenheit 9/11," or the Nobel Peace Prize for Al Gore's already camp classic, "An Inconvenient Truth."

If I might speculate, the Europeans likely slighted "True Grit" for its unapologetic celebration of republican virtue. I refer here to those virtues necessary to build a successful republic: self-reliance, resourcefulness, strength, competence, charity, piety.

Unfortunately, these virtues are as alien to our own president as they are to the Europeans, which may explain why Barack Obama's approval ratings in Europe still hover in the 90 percent range.

"In America," said Obama upon his return from the putative Million Man March in 1995, "we have this strong bias toward individual action. You know, we idolize the John Wayne hero who comes in to correct things with both guns blazing."

Obama had other plans for America. "Individual actions, individual dreams, are not sufficient," he continued. "We must unite in collective action, build collective institutions and organizations." V. I. Lenin could not have said it better himself.....

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TOPICS: Books/Literature; Music/Entertainment; Politics; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: hollywood; movies; palin; truegrit
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To: Carpe Cerevisi

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” is the constant background music to the entire show. I was very surprised....and delighted.


41 posted on 12/30/2010 6:02:10 AM PST by NELSON111
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To: Portcall24
pretty soon we'll see, The Bad, The Good and The Ugly.

Obama, Palin and Pelosi.

42 posted on 12/30/2010 6:03:18 AM PST by USS Alaska (Nuke the terrorist savages, in honor of Standing Wolf.)
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To: Russ

Oh man, I pretty much have to agree with that one. I cut my teeth on Fistful of Dollars, High Plains Drifter, Hang Em High, Josey Wales all the way up to Unforgiven. I had to get a little older to appreciate John Wayne.


43 posted on 12/30/2010 6:08:55 AM PST by Huck (Antifederalist BRUTUS should be required reading.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Have always liked Campbell’s music

Me, too. Glenn could sing Galveston...but couldn 't spell it!

44 posted on 12/30/2010 6:09:49 AM PST by lonestar
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

We saw our only live attendance at a real theater for this year on Christmas day. True Grit was worth the effort, both for good acting and the dialog which was of particular interest to me. Quaint and serious and no words wasted. Public opinion and enjoyment of this family movie will provide the Oscar this movie warrants.


45 posted on 12/30/2010 6:20:37 AM PST by mountainfolk (God Bless the United States of America)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

The remake was great! I know the remake followed the book, but I have to admit, I liked the ending in the John Wayne version better than the remake.

“Stop by and see and old, fat man some day!”


46 posted on 12/30/2010 8:02:18 AM PST by PhiloBedo (You gotta roll with the punches and get with what's real.)
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To: Lancey Howard
I was pleasantly surprised to see Jack make reference to Iris Dement. She is terrific.

I first heard Iris in 1993, when she opened for Nanci Griffith (despite her politics, I always go to hear Nanci Griffith). I purchased Iris's "Infamous Angel" CD at the t-shirt/CD booth when leaving the concert.

She has a distinctive accent now . . . but in 1993, when she was a young girl from a tiny hollow in West Virginia . . . well, I'd never heard anything like it. Still haven't.

47 posted on 12/30/2010 8:06:56 AM PST by Scoutmaster (You knew the job was dangerous when you took it, Fred.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

True Grit wasn’t screened early enough.


48 posted on 12/30/2010 8:12:10 AM PST by Borges
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To: snippy_about_it

You can when the film he was in was mediocre which was the case with True Grit.


49 posted on 12/30/2010 8:14:12 AM PST by Borges
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To: BenKenobi
So you preffered the obscure 1930s version of The Maltese Falcon to the classic 1941 John Huston film with Humphery Bogart? You preferred the 1934 version of Imitation of LIfe to the great 1959 version? So forth.
50 posted on 12/30/2010 8:17:41 AM PST by Borges
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To: rlmorel; snippy_about_it

True Grit is an awesome movie. I found it much better than the original. The Coen brothers (who’ve made some of my all time favorites like “Fargo,” “Oh, Brother where art Thou,” “No Country for Old Men,” etc.) are true masters of modern movie making.

This movie isn’t so much a remake as it is an homage to the original. It should be the picture of the year. By far.


51 posted on 12/30/2010 8:28:22 AM PST by t-dude (Sarah causes banal and vituperous evil snarks to shriek in horror!)
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To: MalPearce
"...how many times has Hollywood itself celebrated patent acting mediocrity over persistent talent in the Oscars and other awards?..."

For the most compelling evidence of Hollywood mediocrity, look no farther than Nicholas Cage....

52 posted on 12/30/2010 8:39:26 AM PST by I Buried My Guns (Novare Res!)
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To: Venturer

Yes, Campbell was terrible. Wasn’t it Robert Duval who said, “Pretty big talk for a one-eyed fat man”? Never liked the girl in the original. Have only seen trailers but new girl is much better.

Have heard complaints that the new one was filmed in NM (and there are very pretty parts of NM) and the original was filmed around Ouray, CO which was better than wherever in NM the new one was filmed.


53 posted on 12/30/2010 9:03:43 AM PST by Let's Roll (Save the world's best healthcare - DEFUND Obamacare!)
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To: Borges
Paramount screened ‘True Grit’ for the HFPA well before the “seven days before Dec. 31 deadline”.

The GG is just a whore fest anyways and the Cohen's do not prostitute their “wares” in front of the HFPA.

54 posted on 12/30/2010 9:06:39 AM PST by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians)
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To: rollo tomasi
Sorry, the full release (Public) requirement was the 7 days before Dec. 31st (In L.A.). Paramount did say they screened in time (Dec. 8).
55 posted on 12/30/2010 9:11:36 AM PST by rollo tomasi (Working hard to pay for deadbeats and corrupt politicians)
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To: Borges

Haven’t seen either the remake or the original.

One I did like better than the original is Ocean’s 11. I saw both and the remake is a better heist.

The original was cool until they got bottled up in Vegas.


56 posted on 12/30/2010 12:21:11 PM PST by BenKenobi (Rush speaks! I hear, I obey)
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To: Moltke

Does Obama have a 90% approval rating in Europe?


57 posted on 12/30/2010 12:32:00 PM PST by Future Snake Eater ("Get out of the boat and walk on the water with us!”--Sen. Joe Biden)
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To: FlyingEagle

Of course they do.The men carry “man bags”.More like fag bags.


58 posted on 12/30/2010 1:27:22 PM PST by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.)
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To: Future Snake Eater
Does Obama have a 90% approval rating in Europe?

That question merits two answers.

First, I don't know, but I'd seriously doubt it in absence of verifiable proof. Even the Euro-presstitudes (O's #1 cheerleader squad) have started to turn on him.

Second, using the term "approval rating" is a red herring. O was not elected by the Euros, they are not governed by him or directly affected by his political decisions. So they cannot "approve" or "disapprove" of him in the usual sense of that term (used on purpose no doubt, to muddy the waters). Rather, he may enjoy a certain "popularity," like some show business person. So friggin' what.

If you go back to the page the link to this article was posted on, you'll see a thread a couple of topics up - Obama is still the most popular politician in the US. Why slam on the Euros then?

59 posted on 12/31/2010 4:08:42 AM PST by Moltke (Always retaliate first.)
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To: Borges

This film has passed the hundred million dollar mark in domestic box office receipts, the first western since Unforgiven to do so, a sure sign that it resonates with viewers. I recommend it highly.


60 posted on 01/13/2011 7:39:37 AM PST by Ciexyz
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