Evidently so, according to The New York Times, which semi-interviews and profiles him in advance of the Coen Brother’s True Grit opening.
And if you haven’t read the original novel it’s well worth doing so. Not my favorite western (or even my favorite western made into a John Wayne movie, as Glenden Swarthout’s The Shootist edges it in both respects), but certainly in the top five. Of course, I only recently started reading Lonesome Dove, so I’m far from an expert…
Tags: Charles Portis, Coen Brothers, Lonesome Dove, The Shootist, True Grit, Western
One of my favorite books. Saw a sneak preview of True Grit last night and loved it. Always hated the original film. Wayne was fine but Kim Darby was terrible and annoying besides too old for the role. And Glen Campbell had zero ability as an actor. The Coen brothers have stayed closer to the book which helps. Enjoy Lonesome Dove. A great book.Portis wrote other good books also-esp like Dogs of the South. Never read The Shootist but the movie made from it and The Cowboys are my favorite 2 Wayne films.