Check It. True Grit.

I'm going to see True Grit tonight and am so excited. The original (with John Wayne) is fantastic, but I have faith that Jeff Bridges will be a great Rooster Cogburn too. And the actress who plays Mattie Ross is supposed to be outstanding.

If you haven't ever seen the 1969 version (for which Wayne won his lone Oscar), rent it before seeing the new Coen brothers'.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

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Do It. Lebowski Fest Los Angeles.

I have this poster in my living room. I have a greater fondness for White Russians than I care to admit. Being from Malibu, I think "Stay out of my beach community!" is one of the best lines in modern cinema.

Where do you come in? If you heart The Dude (played by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges) as much as I do, you may want to check out Lebowski Fest in Los Angeles April 2 & 3. There's a film screening at the Wiltern on Friday, and bowling party on Saturday. There will be costume and trivia contests, special guests, and drinks, man.

Info: www.lebowskifest.com, tickets $19.99-$30.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

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