Matt Damon joined the Coen brothers for a modern Western that stunned critics and audiences alike. Discover how True Grit became a genre-defining classic and why it left the Oscars empty-handed.
January 4, 2026 6:59 pm
John Wayne’s Final Role: The Oscar He Longed For
John Wayne’s last film, The Shootist, showcased his finest late-career performance, yet the Academy overlooked him for an Oscar nomination, leaving his legacy without an honorary award.