Originally Posted by
Mark Rippetoe
The Classic Movie Marathon continues. Started with Citizen Kane. I hadn't seen it in 40 years, and while I understand its importance from the standpoint of directing and cinematography, with the script predating modern non-sequential narration, the retold story of William Randolph Hearst is just not that compelling. In contrast, To Kill a Mockingbird is one I hadn't ever seen, for some strange reason. It really deserves its place in any Top 10 list of films. In black and white from 1962, Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch and his little daughter Scout, and this amazing story will make you cry if you're not a soulless beast.
Casablanca is playing now. Doctor Zhivago is next.