therealfuster Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 the umpteenth showing of "To Kill a Mockingbird"! Gotcha! I simply had to laugh this past weekend. I had noticed as a new poster, all the continual cracks about TKAM and its repeat showings on TCM. Being obnoxious, I think I immediately butted in, and tried to defend it, being that it is such a good movie. Well on Friday past I think it was, I had the tv tuned to TCM as always, even if I am not in the room...and I heard familiar music. It was the opening credits of TKAM, and regardless of the fact I've seen it a million times, I did watch that segment as I admire that cigar box opening. I then even intermittently would check out a scene or two that I like. I did not watch much of it, just a few favorite parts in the beginning. I was gone Saturday, and on Sunday I turned the tv on to TCM, and...lo and behold, TKAM was playing again! I simply had to laugh. I thought of all the people here who have questioned its frequent airings, and how they were probably pulling their hair out and screaming to beat the band. Lest anyone think though, that I too am now fed up...I cannot agree. Even though I had just watched bits of it on Friday, again I was drawn into it, with the scenes about Atticus continuing to read to Scout, the mad dog segment, the kid with the adenoid problem who is the children's friend, the syrup scene, the "Stand up, Miss Scout your father is passing" bit and many others, culminating with Duvall as Boo appearing at the end. My thoughts are that being put in that Essentials package, that they play this film more often to fit in that slot. They should of course be making up more introduction bits for other great movies. But probably every time it plays, there are some people who have never seen TKAM, and honestly I do think it is a movie which everyone should see one and one in which you can find new things everytime you watch it. There are many mockingbird allusions, in the film...and it is fun to look for all of them. So, I shall praise To Kill a Mockingbird, till the cows come home. Also it is responsible for the drink called Tequila Mockingbird, which is also a great legacy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
path40a Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 I agree, therealfuster, about this film and had some comments of my own in the Favorites folder if you'd like to check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwtwbooklover Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 But the case of repeativeness(msp) was made but I to like TKAM. I recently heard the Book on Tape of the book it was sooooo absorbing. Maybe TCM could get the players of Scout and Jem to film segments about the film? They talk on the tape I have I mean it is a special edition tape. Gregory Peck speaks on it, Robert Duvall, Brock Peters etc. about their roles and about the characters. Of course the movie is close to the book esp. with the court scenes and the Atticus character and his children relationships. However they leave out Atticus sister in the movie who moves in with them like they leave out Scarlett's children( in GWTW) by Charles Hamilton and Kennedy. I get tickled when I tell people Scarlett had other children besides Bonnie( and they are surprised) but this all seems minor. Back to TKAM I would welcome intro, background on this GREAT film if they insist on showing it so much. I really enjoy Spacek talking about it. I also like that music tink, tink, tink, tink, tink...on the piano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwtwbooklover Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 BTW what's in a Tequila Mockingbird- I mean besides the tequila? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgm80s Posted November 27, 2004 Share Posted November 27, 2004 GWTW, in a Tequila Mockingbird there is; 4 parts silver tequila 2 parts white creme de menthe 2 parts fresh lime juice combine all ingredients with cracked ice in a cocktail shaker.Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. ( my roommate has a bartenders book) 2 parts equals one ounce pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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