Western Retrospective: True Grit Original vs Remake
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June 5, 2026 · 1h 22m · Episode 243
About this episode
The episode discusses the original and remake of True Grit, comparing the classic John Wayne version with the modern Coen Brothers adaptation.
Today on Episode 243, the guys continue their Western Retrospective with another episode in which they discuss an original and a remake. True Grit is on the docket today. Will the guys prefer the classic John Wayne version or the modern Coen Brothers take on this story? Tune in to find out. Be Sure to Follow The Hosts on X and Blue Sky! Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson and Dan “ The Comic Concierge ” Clark! #UNLEASHTHECINEMAGEEKINYOU!!! #CinemaGeeks #Westerns #WesterRetrospective #TrueGrit #OriginalvsRemake
People in this episode
Hosts: Kevin “OptimusSolo” Thompson, Dan “The Comic Concierge” Clark
Topics covered
- Western films
- True Grit
- film remakes
- classic cinema
- modern cinema
Keywords
- True Grit
- Western Retrospective
- John Wayne
- Coen Brothers
- film comparison
- remake
- classic film
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coen Brothers
Books & works: True Grit
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