Comments on: that magical mary poppins

By: Sally Apokedak

Sally Apokedak — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 06:38:04 +0000

Becky, I actually liked My Fair Lady even at that age. I liked the big screen–thought the whole thing was pretty thrilling. Liked it much more as an adult, though.

Bryan, I also liked Mary Poppins better when I saw it as an adult. And Feed the Birds is great.

By: Bryan Davis

Bryan Davis — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 02:40:30 +0000

I guess I’m glad I never read a Mary Poppins book, because I loved the movie, even more so as an adult. When I saw it as a child, I enjoyed the movie, but I didn’t get the deeper meanings at all. Now, when I hear the incomparable Julie Andrews sing “Feed the Birds,” I get all teary eyed. As a father, it means a lot to me, because I want to make sure there isn’t any hint of the unredeemed Mr. Banks in me.

Maybe I’ll read the book someday, because now I don’t think it will ruin the movie.

By: Rebecca LuElla Miller

Rebecca LuElla Miller — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 01:39:40 +0000

I think Lewis would have liked the movie. There has to be something satisfying about seeing the scenes you’ve written come alive. But, I’m just guessing.

Now if they got it all wrong … that would be another thing.

But I’ve thought for a very long time that the best way to enjoy movies is to not read the book. Or else let years and years pass between reading it and seeing the movie.

Heh heh heh … too much rain in Spain, eh? And I loved that movie. I think you were just too young. And your brother too much a boy. Hahah.

Becky