I completely agree with the "TKAM" sentiments expressed in this thread. It's a remarkable movie -- and that Elmer Bernstein music is just incredible.
I'd say that Universal's excellent new "Legacy Series" 2-Disc DVD Edition of
"Mockingbird" rises to that of
"Must-Have" status.
Here's my own personal review of the new "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" DVD set.
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But rewatching "To Kill a Mockingbird" and then seeing the doc has piqued my interest in giving some other films a shot. Perhaps "Gentleman's Agreement" or "Roman Holiday" will show up on my Netflix queue.
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And don't overlook
Cape Fear, The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit, The Omen, and
The Big Country too.
Another Peck-involved film that I'd recommend (and strongly advocate its release onto DVD) is a documentary film produced by the
U.S. Information Agency, narrated with style by Gregory Peck, called
John F. Kennedy: Years Of Lightning, Day Of Drums. That film (made in late 1964 and released to a limited number of theaters in 1966) was written and directed by Bruce Herschensohn (who also composed the beautiful music score too). Mr. Peck's narration puts the perfect touch on Herschensohn's work.
