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.
Quiz: Which two actors won Oscars for playing the same role? If Jeff Bridges wins an Academy Award for portraying Rooster Cogburn in True Grit 41 years after John Wayne, they will not be the first actors to triumph for the same role. Who did so earlier? Hint, they prevailed in 1972 and 1974 for portraying the same thug at different times of life.