Nov 25 2008
The Eloquence of Words: Courtroom Edition
Courtroom scenes kick ass. That’s just a plain fact, people. There’s something about the mood, the air and the drama behind a good, thick, deep, dark courtroom scene. They can make you angry, they can make you cry, they can even make you smile.
Talk to any member of my family, and they’ll tell you: I’m a total ham, plus I have a memory for words. Big surprise. I used to perform courtroom scenes for the family, because I knew the screenplay by heart. In fact, some of the best dramatic words from films came out of courtroom scenes. So here’s my list of the very best. Enjoy.
“A Few Good Men”
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
“A Time to Kill”
“Disorder in the Court” (The Three Stooges)
