The 2010 version of True Grit virtually washed the Christian faith of Mattie Ross out of the story, reducing it to something of a background theme to the story. The 1969 version retained the somewhat belligerent tone of Mattie Ross’ gritty Presbyterianism. An example of which is demonstrated in another of the generally feisty exchanges …
The story True Grit originated in a novel and has been adapted in two movies. The 1969 movie features this exchange between Mattie Ross and horse-trader Colonel Stonehill as Mattie explains her plans to pursue justice for her father’s murder. It has a good observation about Christian faith, difficulties and presumption. “Well, perhaps it will …
Worlds Within Worlds by Josh Garrels.
Trialing the coffee vanilla slice from local shop Sugar and Spice. Coffee cream and icing balances nicely with vanilla custard and three layers of light flaky pastry. Goes well with a long black coffee on a cold afternoon watching movies. I think I may have another one of these someday.
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