<" But it isn't just about Southern states. This is going on all over America and the dialogue is more virulent than ever."> Thanks, Richie. I didn't want to say it as I am from the south and "we" are always trying to pass the buck on these things--- but you are100% correct! By the way, I've always craved to play the preacher, father of the "hero's" girlfriend and performed brilliantly by Claude Akins in the film. In the play, his harangueing "sermon" in the town square is one of the most electrifying moments in 50s US drama..and that's saying something!! Interestingly, the play was co-authored by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee (no relation to the General, I believe). Their other "big hit" was, of all things, the play "Auntie Mame." Joe
--- On Sat, 10/2/10, Richard Halegua Comic Art <[email protected]> wrote: From: Richard Halegua Comic Art <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [MOPO] "INHERIT THE WIND Still Relevant 50 Years Later" 10-2-2010 L.A. Times Article To: [email protected] Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010, 2:42 PM it's sad to say, but I think it is indeed far more relevant today than it was when it was filmed, and far more relevant than when the court case was going on. The conversion of our society into evolution deniers and school boards like the one in Texas forcing through such an agenda as "Intelligent Design" into our schools shows that we have not progressed as a society in some very important ways. I'm constantly telling people that our political struggles are like a war between religion and intelligence. But it isn't just about Southern states. This is going on all over America and the dialogue is more virulent than ever. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
