I believe the New Yorker summed it up best - As for the relative box-office success of the two films: “True Grit” has, so far, brought in $138.6 million; “The Social Network,” $94.9 million. Who’s a more bankable heartland star, Jeff Bridges or Jesse Eisenberg? Who is a likelier American hero, a cowboy or a Harvard computer nerd?
You must pay for everything in this world one way or another,” says Mattie, the protagonist of True Grit. “There is nothing free except the grace of God.”
The runners for best picture at the 2011 Oscar's are:
BEST PICTURE (10 nominations):
Black Swan
127 Hours
The Fighter
The Kids Are All Right
Toy Story 3
Inception
The King’s Speech
The Social Network
True Grit
Winter's Bone
Jeff Bridges is also up for best actor
BEST ACTOR:
Colin Firth, The King's Speech
Jesse Eisenberg, The Social Network
James Franco, 127 Hours
Javier Bardem, Biutiful
Jeff Bridges, True Grit
While his amazing young co-star is nominated for:
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:
Amy Adams, The Fighter
Helena Bonham-Carter, The King's Speech
Melissa Leo, The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit
Jacki Weaver , Animal Kingdom
It's been awhile since a western's had a true fighting chance on Oscar night so let's hope True Grit kicks ass.
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I watched TOY STORY 3 last night and thought it was a damn good western/kids mash-up featuring Woody. I'm sorry to see he wasn't nominated. The opening scene on the train was marvelous.
I know who I'll be rooting for
I wouldn't rule out "Kings Speech", though. 12 noms is pretty impressive.
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