Each period of realignment in American politics began with a âcritical electionâ (in both l860 and l932, for example). In these. years, the voters were presented with a real choice on a critical issue that transcended the. normal party lines or coalitions.
Tommy Lee Jones is heading out west again and will write, direct and star in a remake of John Wayneâs 1972 pic âThe Cowboys .â. This story first appeared in the September 10, 2013 issue of Variety. Subscribe today.
The excellent 1968 novel, âTrue Grit,â by Charles Portis, has now been made into two equally excellent movies. Authenticity was said to be important to each of the filmmakers, but each sets the movie in locations completely foreign to the book. Original True Grit cover.