Tribute to Mary Poppins - Page 2

Ponine · 06-22-2006, 01:12 PM

I agree with Prudence. Tea with Mary was wonderful.

I'm always intruiged that some of the nannies that fly away are men. Ever since I heard that I stare at them wondering why I never noticed.

I do love Mary Poppins. I have always wanted to make the coat, and be Mary for Haloween. But I refuse until I have the umbrella.

I cry every time I watch the movie.
I stood on the steps, and walked in the park where she was said to be when I was in London years ago.

And from here to the end of my days, I will hear Feed the Birds when ever I need some help through the day.
Thank you CP for reminding me of all the other parts I often forget.

innerSpaceman · 06-22-2006, 01:26 PM

Oh my, from my earliest childhood -- when, btw, I saw it within a few days of opening at Radio City Musical Hall in NYC, I have loved loved loved this movie. I love the songs, I love the sentiment, I love the dialogue, I love the art direction, the characters. It's Julie Andrews' finest moment, and one of Walt's as well.

That being said, I cannot bear to watch the DVD I purchased. Thanks to the persnickitiness of Al Lutz, I have had it demonstrated to me that neither the DVD nor my laserdisc display the film in its proper aspect ratio. I'm either missing part of the top or part of the sides, and why Disney would matte the film incorrectly twice while bothering to matte it at all bugs me no end.

But alas, when I watch the film, I am too cognizant of the image imperfection ... ah, but yes - the film is practically perfect in every other way.

Thanks to this thread, I will surely sit down and watch it again someday soon. I will be both a four-year-old boy discovering a world of cinematic fantasy unimagined that sparks a lifetime of imagination - and a 46-year-old manchild who routinely balances youthfulness and responsiblity in most things. Mary Poppins is cream of the crop, tip of the top.

Thank you, CP, thank you very much.

Gemini Cricket · 06-22-2006, 03:27 PM

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We're clearly soldiers in petticoats
And dauntless crusaders for woman's votes
Though we adore men individually
We agree that as a group they're rather stupid!

I love the way Mrs. Bank says 'stupid' in this song. Hysterical.

RStar · 06-23-2006, 09:18 PM

This was the first film my Aunt took me to, and the first Indoor Theater I recall seeing a movie in (we always went to the drive-in when I was a kid).

Oh, CP, and all those nannies that blew away were men dressed as nannies. There were no lady stunt persons back then. I heard they were blown to Hollywood and Vine and are still there today.

And my mom totaly agrees with Alex. The urge to punch is more universal than previously imagined. Red Carpet cat fight perhaps

?

~Bob

Mary Blairiffic · 06-24-2006, 09:38 AM

" We all battle with becoming jaded. I hope I can maintain a balance of youthfulness and responsibility in all things. Michael's tuppence hits close to home, as I save for the future but indulge myself as well."

Recently rewatched "Mary" back in November at a Sing-a-Long Mary Poppins in Chicago (and won First Prize in the adult costume competition; part of my costume was my Mary Poppins hat I got at Land back in 1970!!!). Was delighted that so many new fans really love the film!

But was really swept away by how well-crafted the film was for all ages. Those of us in our 40s may remember it from our childhood and how we loved Dick Van Dyke and the penguins, the funny laughing floating man and how the nursery cleaned itself up. We now can relate to the father in some ways, and how easy it is to lose track of that childlike wonder (although being a Disney fan, it's a little easier).

GREAT post. Thank you!

lindyhop · 06-24-2006, 11:30 AM

When I was a kid, I had a Little Golden Book of Mary Poppins (just the laughing floating episode thingy) and Mary was stern and quite scary. That confused me so much when I saw the movie.

It's been a long time. I'm putting it on my list to watch again.

LSPoorEeyorick · 06-26-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Please God don't let them remake this one.

Too late.

Motorboat Cruiser · 06-26-2006, 09:28 PM

I've never for the life of me been able to figure out how this never made its way to Disneyland in the form of an attraction, such as a dark ride.

Although. considering the current state of creativity, maybe it is better off left untouched.

06-22-2006, 01:12 PM	#11
Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I agree with Prudence. Tea with Mary was wonderful. I'm always intruiged that some of the nannies that fly away are men. Ever since I heard that I stare at them wondering why I never noticed. I do love Mary Poppins. I have always wanted to make the coat, and be Mary for Haloween. But I refuse until I have the umbrella. I cry every time I watch the movie. I stood on the steps, and walked in the park where she was said to be when I was in London years ago. And from here to the end of my days, I will hear Feed the Birds when ever I need some help through the day. Thank you CP for reminding me of all the other parts I often forget. __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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06-22-2006, 01:26 PM	#12
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh my, from my earliest childhood -- when, btw, I saw it within a few days of opening at Radio City Musical Hall in NYC, I have loved loved loved this movie. I love the songs, I love the sentiment, I love the dialogue, I love the art direction, the characters. It's Julie Andrews' finest moment, and one of Walt's as well. That being said, I cannot bear to watch the DVD I purchased. Thanks to the persnickitiness of Al Lutz, I have had it demonstrated to me that neither the DVD nor my laserdisc display the film in its proper aspect ratio. I'm either missing part of the top or part of the sides, and why Disney would matte the film incorrectly twice while bothering to matte it at all bugs me no end. But alas, when I watch the film, I am too cognizant of the image imperfection ... ah, but yes - the film is practically perfect in every other way. Thanks to this thread, I will surely sit down and watch it again someday soon. I will be both a four-year-old boy discovering a world of cinematic fantasy unimagined that sparks a lifetime of imagination - and a 46-year-old manchild who routinely balances youthfulness and responsiblity in most things. Mary Poppins is cream of the crop, tip of the top. Thank you, CP, thank you very much.
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06-23-2006, 09:18 PM	#14
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	This was the first film my Aunt took me to, and the first Indoor Theater I recall seeing a movie in (we always went to the drive-in when I was a kid). Oh, CP, and all those nannies that blew away were men dressed as nannies. There were no lady stunt persons back then. I heard they were blown to Hollywood and Vine and are still there today. And my mom totaly agrees with Alex. The urge to punch is more universal than previously imagined. Red Carpet cat fight perhaps ? ~Bob __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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06-24-2006, 09:38 AM	#15
Mary Blairiffic Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The greater Chicagoland area Posts: 77	Truer words were never said " We all battle with becoming jaded. I hope I can maintain a balance of youthfulness and responsibility in all things. Michael's tuppence hits close to home, as I save for the future but indulge myself as well." Recently rewatched "Mary" back in November at a Sing-a-Long Mary Poppins in Chicago (and won First Prize in the adult costume competition; part of my costume was my Mary Poppins hat I got at Land back in 1970!!!). Was delighted that so many new fans really love the film! But was really swept away by how well-crafted the film was for all ages. Those of us in our 40s may remember it from our childhood and how we loved Dick Van Dyke and the penguins, the funny laughing floating man and how the nursery cleaned itself up. We now can relate to the father in some ways, and how easy it is to lose track of that childlike wonder (although being a Disney fan, it's a little easier). GREAT post. Thank you!
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06-24-2006, 11:30 AM	#16
lindyhop Swing Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 997	When I was a kid, I had a Little Golden Book of Mary Poppins (just the laughing floating episode thingy) and Mary was stern and quite scary. That confused me so much when I saw the movie. It's been a long time. I'm putting it on my list to watch again.
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06-26-2006, 09:28 PM	#18
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	I've never for the life of me been able to figure out how this never made its way to Disneyland in the form of an attraction, such as a dark ride. Although. considering the current state of creativity, maybe it is better off left untouched.
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