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Taking on John Wayne

The last of the major Oscar nomination contenders this year, True Grit is often discussed as a remake of the 1969 hit Western that fetched an Oscar to John Wayne. But Coen brothers insist while the plot line is same as in the previous True Grit, and both films are based on a well-reviewed novel by Charles Portis, they went directly to the source. Their film is seen through the eyes of the young girl, unlike in the 1969 film.

American Airlines offloads female cancer patient in Delhi; DGCA seeks report

The incident was reported on January 30, and it came to light after the United States-based traveller, identified as Meenakshi Sengupta, lodged a complaint against the flight attendant.

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.

Review: Don't miss True Grit

While revenge and God's grace on the right-doers are the dominant themes of True Grit, one could say the film is equally about special relationships that you forge along the way.

Have you watched these great DVDs?

The Blu-ray editions of True Grit, Platoon and Usual Suspects are a must watch.

Dus is full-on timepass

Author George Plimpton dies

Jackie Chan wins Oscar after 56 years of movie-making!

'After 56 years in the film industry, making over 200 films, I've broken so many bones, finally this is mine. I want to thank you, Hong Kong, such an incredible city, my hometown, my hood, who make me.'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

Robin Williams is forever!

Sukanya Verma pays tribute to Robin Williams, who passed into the ages on August 11.

Best of Alan Rickman: Much more than a villain

Saluting Alan Rickman.