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Steve von Roeder
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Buck Grizzly commented on Steve von Roeder's blog post True Grit
""...there are only six plots and Shakespeare supposedly invented them all."     What are they?? Cuz I'm pretty sure the Bible has tabs on that. ;-)"
Dec 30, 2010
David Lambert commented on Steve von Roeder's blog post True Grit
"Bob's right. Wayne couldn't even help remaking his OWN movies. This new TRUE GRIT captured the tone of the novel much better than the original, I'd say."
Dec 30, 2010
Bob Boze Bell commented on Steve von Roeder's blog post True Grit
"Did you know that John Wayne himself made numerous remakes, and that after True Grit, he remade The African Queen, with Kathernine Hepburn. It's the same story, but they made it into a Western.   Here's the deal, allegedly there are…"
Dec 30, 2010
Steve von Roeder commented on john r. larkin/cowboy johnny's blog post true grit
"Did not like Damon as the Ranger. Both Bridge's and Damon's wardrobe (hats) needed to be researched, I believe."
Dec 29, 2010
Buck Grizzly commented on Steve von Roeder's blog post True Grit
"The Coen brothers are big on characters. They were probably thinking more eccentric than historically accurate. He reminded me of what a young Teddy Roosevelt might be.   I agree there are a lot of good stories out there, wish they would do more…"
Dec 29, 2010
Steve von Roeder posted a blog post

True Grit

Not a bad movie, however it begs the question; why does Hollywierd keep doing re-makes.  For crying out loud, get an original idea and script and make a good western.  Matt damon was horrible as a Texas Ranger.  There are plenty of descriptions of Rangers and their outfits to make that a rather simple wardrobe to put together.  If you have read or studied anything about the Rangers this clown was way off …See More
Dec 28, 2010
Steve von Roeder replied to Joey Rios's discussion I see by your outfit.....
"I do wear period shirts to work from time to time. Most of my team at work knows I do re-enactments of various periods. One thing I would like to see go away is the use of 'period correct' sun glasses. good grief.. I know there are…"
May 5, 2009
Steve von Roeder left a comment for Taylor
"I am glad you enjoyed the cannon school. I'll be on the Twin Sisters at San Jac."
Apr 5, 2009
Taylor left a comment for Steve von Roeder
"Oh I absolutly loved the school! I will be at San Jac."
Apr 4, 2009
Steve von Roeder left a comment for Taylor
"great! did you enjoy the school? Are you going to San Jacinto?"
Apr 4, 2009
Taylor left a comment for Steve von Roeder
"Hi Steve, I met you at the cannon school as WOB back in Janurary. I'm a TLA member. Glad I found you here!"
Apr 2, 2009
Steve von Roeder and Taylor are now friends
Mar 31, 2009
Steve von Roeder updated their profile
Mar 28, 2009
Steve von Roeder replied to Phantom Stranger's discussion "True Grit" : The Remake !!!
"yes, there have been some re-makes and some not too bad.. I did not work on the latest edition of 'the Alamo' though it was filmed near Austin. As usual there were parts of it that seemed really good and other parts that left a lot to be…"
Mar 28, 2009
Steve von Roeder is now friends with W. R. Benton and Lowell aka Blackjack
Mar 28, 2009
Steve von Roeder commented on Glenn Helm's photo
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Gunfight at Wahoo Saloon

"" if you're gonna shoot, then shoot""
Mar 28, 2009

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What is your occupation?
billing analist
What are your favorite hobbies?
Hobbies: I am a sr. ride captain for the Patriot Guard Riders. Re-enactor for about twenty years includes: 1836 Texian, 1860 Confederate Artillery / Texas Ranger, 1870 gunfighter, 1880 retired CSA col.
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yes

Steve von Roeder's Blog

True Grit

Not a bad movie, however it begs the question; why does Hollywierd keep doing re-makes.  For crying out loud, get an original idea and script and make a good western.  Matt damon was horrible as a Texas Ranger.  There are plenty of descriptions of Rangers and their outfits to make that a…

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Posted on December 28, 2010 at 2:26pm — 4 Comments

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At 7:52pm on April 2, 2009, Taylor said…
Hi Steve, I met you at the cannon school as WOB back in Janurary. I'm a TLA member. Glad I found you here!
At 7:57pm on April 4, 2009, Taylor said…
Oh I absolutly loved the school! I will be at San Jac.

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