Comments on Askewed Views: Askewed Review: "To Kill a Mockingbird"

Thanks Pierce and Ash for the kind words. Yes, my ...

2007-05-30T16:31:00.000-05:00

Thanks Pierce and Ash for the kind words. Yes, my father was a lot like Atticus Finch...but with a great, sarcastic sense of humor to boot.

Ditto to the linkage on your site, thanks!

Ok ok...I suppose I have an unique writing style.....

2007-05-29T23:39:00.000-05:00

Ok ok...I suppose I have an unique writing style...but I was also dead tired when I wrote that first comment. Do I get a pardon?

Anyway, I understand the plight of books. They too scare me, however, despite their menacing covers I have to acquire them all. I will warn you there are parts of the novel that are not in the movie..and could result in a "What?" moment. So make sure you read it in private as you would hate to entertain those around you with odd faces.

Robert - That truly is a wonderful way to remember your father. For what it's worth, I am sorry for your loss eventhough it was a while ago. Time doesn't always heal as quickly as we would like it too. However, I have to agree with Pierce, anyone worthy of even in a joking manner being called "Atticus" must be a hell of a person! :) And from the sounds of your description, he indeed was.

Come on Ash, you think I couldn't figure out your ...

2007-05-29T22:19:07.547-05:00

Come on Ash, you think I couldn't figure out your writing? I was thinking about getting the book, and I may eventually. But much like my movie list my reading list is ever full and always growing. Besides, you know that books scare me.

Robert, I'll fully admit that when I sat down to write about it I couldn't think of what to put. I sat for a full night unable to get more than a paragraph written out. Like you said, there is so much there that it is almost overwhelming. I noticed that you linked to me on your page that is awesome of you, I really liked your summary of my site. thanks again!

Your father sounds like he was a good man, I think keeping the movie close to you is a good way to help remember him. And hey, you have sort of passed it on to me, without your suggestion I may not have gotten to it for a while and I have already placed it high on my favorite list. I've even already started suggesting it to friends. Looks like a chain may have started. ...You still probably shouldn't have played ball in the house though, but kids will be kids.

Next on the docket? Tonight I am planning on "Jaws" and then maybe "A Clockwork Orange". Or I may save Clockwork for another day in case I want to write about "Jaws" in which case I'll switch it out for something fluffier, like "Wrong Turn". I don't want to overload my brain do I?

Great review, Pierce...you nailed all the high spo...

2007-05-29T21:33:00.000-05:00

Great review, Pierce...you nailed all the high spots with pinpoint accuracy...aces! Buy it as soon as possible, it gets better and better with each viewing. Mockingbird is a tough one to pin down and write about, even though it might seem slow and passive at times, there is so much going on. Good vs. evil…social mores…etc. Atticus Finch was summed up perfectly…”There are some men in this world who are born to do our unpleasant jobs for us…your father’s one of them.”

Mockingbird really hits me where it counts. It was one of my father’s favorite movies and like you pointed out, the scene that always got to him was the end courtroom scene…”your father’s passing…” Plus, he raised me and my sister (I never really knew my mother) all by himself and as a joke, we would call him Atticus from time to time. That would always settle him down when he got pissed at us kids for playing ball in the house Bobby Brady style. He recently passed away, but I still watch it about 2-3 a year…a classic.

What's next on the movie docket?

Oops...idiot me was in such a "typewriter" mode la...

2007-05-29T15:19:00.000-05:00

Oops...idiot me was in such a "typewriter" mode last night, I forgot to sign my name. The aforementioned English major stance on To Kill a Mockingbird is mine. Geez, in rereading it this morning after sleep..it almost sounds like a regurgitation of the paper I wrote afterwards. :P Did land an A on it though! :)

Ash

I remember my first experience with this movie way...

2007-05-29T03:17:00.000-05:00

I remember my first experience with this movie way back when I read the book for English 10. I remember a lot of my fellow classmates scoffing at the idea that it was in black and white; but how I thought just that subtle nuance was compelling. Granted they didn't have color television back then, but still it brought forth the theme of that movie. The clear definition between black and white.

I remember sitting there at times with tears in my eyes at the blatant hatred they casted upon a family simply because it was fathered by a man with integrity. A man who stood for the principle of defending those who are innocent despite race, gender, status etc. I cheered for the hero and scoffed at the ignorant fools that couldn't see how truly a wonderful character, Gregory Peck was. Then came the court scene and how they stood up as he sulked out of the courtroom. It gave one a sense of hope that even despite great divides between people, there still could be just one moment where everyone was equal. It made me look around at my own surroundings and happen to notice the lack of individuality between us.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a wonderful movie and I agree completely with your review! Like my classmates had to do, it requires you to look beyond the color or lack of color and see the true person within. Thanks for sharing! Now go read the book..HAHA! :)