Tag Archives: To Kill a Mockingbird

Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: To Kill a Mockingbird” (Giveaway runs now through Mar 9)

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Annmarie Gatti

Win tickets to see “To Kill a Mockingbird” on the Big Screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sun Mar 24 & Wed Mar 27 “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view… Until you climb … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Scout and Jem

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

The Filming of To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Scout & Jem Exclusive Excerpt from “Why to Kill a Mockingbird Matters” Another Big Thank You to author Tom Santopietro for hand-picking another excerpt for us – this time about … Continue reading →

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To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Atticus Finch

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

  The Filming of To Kill a Mockingbird: The Casting of Atticus Finch Exclusive Excerpt from “Why to Kill a Mockingbird Matters” A Big Thank You to author Tom Santopietro for hand-picking this excerpt about the casting of Atticus, from … Continue reading →

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Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters, Book Giveaway (now through August 18)

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Annmarie Gatti

Why To Kill a Mockingbird Matters: What Harper Lee’s Book and the Iconic American Film Mean To Us Today Book Giveaway Meticulous attention to detail… Readers not familiar with the stories behind the novel and film will find much to … Continue reading →

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From the Page to the Screen: Six Favorite Books and their Screen Adaptations

Posted on August 13, 2014 by minooallen

  From the Page to the Screen: The Final Stretch of Summer Reading Good books and good moves: the two things I couldn’t possibly live without. All right, so food, water, and shelter may rank a little higher in terms … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day: A Celebration of Classic Movie Father’s

Posted on June 15, 2014 by minooallen

  A Celebration of Classic Movie Fathers In terms of days dedicated to parents, Father’s Day is the one that pretty much gets the shaft. With Mother’s Day we are consistently inundated with content on our TVs, laptops, tablets, smart … Continue reading →

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Atticus Finch: Classic Movie Characters with Kickass Confidence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Michelle Kerrigan

Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, played by Gregory Peck (Academy Award for Best Actor) I saw To Kill a Mockingbird for the first time 40 years ago. To this day, it still moves me to tears when I … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Gregory Peck

Posted on April 5, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Gregory Peck, born April 5th, 1916! Sometimes I can’t help but wonder if Gregory Peck is actually human. I can’t help it. He is almost too perfect to be of this world. Is … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July: A Classic Movie Salute to the American Spirit

Posted on July 4, 2012 by minooallen

Independence Day: Characters Count The fourth of July has become somewhat of a bittersweet holiday for me. Although the birth of our nation was founded on inclusive, democratic ideals, the current climate of the American political system can be, well, downright depressing. … Continue reading →

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What we Love about Dads: A Salute to Three Classic Movie Fathers

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Annmarie Gatti

In Celebration of Father’s Day, what we love about our Dads!  ….. For being a role model of integrity: Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch (with Mary Badham as daughter Scout) in To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, directed by Robert Mulligan). … Continue reading →

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