What’s the opposite of True Grit, the quality that Mattie Ross was looking for and found in US Marshall Rooster Cogburn? I didn’t know before today, but now I do; it’s Blingatude. In case you’re lost, that’s True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld in her pre-Jeff Bridges days, hawking goods for K-Mart.

I’m pretty sure this commercial wasn’t directed by the Coen Brothers, but we won’t hold that against you, Hailee.

2010 was a pretty awesome year for film, and before we start geeking out about 2011 we’re taking a look back at our favorites. This year there were a lot of sequels, remakes, and adaptions, but there were a few original films that made our lists and that’s a big accomplishment these days.

Below you’ll find our picks and any accompanying explanation. We’re dying to know how our lists compare to all of yours, so make sure to sound off in the comments and let us know.

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I don’t know how, but I went 25 years without ever seeing a John Wayne movie. My grandparents were huge fans of the Duke, but I always ducked out of the room when he was on. It wasn’t until a few months ago when I first heard that the Coen brothers were remaking a classic John Wayne film that I became interested. I watched the original True Grit and fell into a months-long John Wayne kick. The original is a great film, filled with classic characters and a simple, but poignant, revenge plot.

The Coen brothers were the perfect choice to create another adaption of the novel by Charles Portis, and they’ve created their own classic. I think it’s their best film, and I can’t think of a better compliment considering their impressive filmography.

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