Matt Damon

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In the Coen Brothers’ film “True Grit,” Matt Damon plays a Texas Ranger on the hunt for a killer. But the swagger stops there. “He’s a total windbag,” Damon admits about the character. He tells Kurt about the Coens’ unique directing style and recalls the movie from his childhood that set him on the path to stardom.

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