As I did a review on another podcast as a guest speaker and I will post the link here for all of you to listen I am just going to be posting the notes I made up for the show.
Please, be respectful to any spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc. mistakes as these notes were meant strictly for me only to reference when giving my review of the film! As usual if you have comments, question, thoughts in general, regarding this post or any others please feel free to speak your mind! Spoiler Alert: There might be a few spoilers in my notes and the review I have done with the other podcast if you do not wish to hear them please stop here:
-Everyone I am sure would like to change
something about their childhood
-We sometimes change a memory so the restores
order and makes us live happy
•Everyone
can interpret the story differently and take from it what makes sense to them
•Parent
to child relationships are complicated and it is explored here.
•The
writing of the script was virtually flawless
•Transitions
between flashbacks and present are excellent
•Was
walking a fine line between being an ad campaign Walt Disney or hurting the
reputation.
•Executed
perfectly stayed as close to the truth as possible while still being
entertaining
•Saw
it as an apology to Travers' was fair to both Disney and Travers'
-Richard Sherman cried after reading script
because he didn't know what a terrible childhood she had. Now looking back forgives her for basically
ruining his life.
•This
film is not about Disney it is about Travers' and the creative process.
•Emma
Thompson brilliant should be winning the Oscar, very difficult to play such a
complex person. Hard to be mean and
still be likable, very brilliant in that. (Actually apologized after scenes for
being so nasty.
•Tom
Hanks does not look like Disney at all but he embodied his spirit, there were
time throughout the film that is very believable that he was Disney. (Were looking for an iconic actor to play
Disney who is also, an icon.
•Producer
Allison Owen got the idea for the film from another script written in Australia
about Travers' life.
•Owen
decided to focus on the creative process of Turing book into film
•Sought
out Marcel to write script. (Marcel
picked Saving Mr. Banks out of a slew of concepts)
•Marcel
wrote script and only realized when almost finished that the only studio that
could make the film would be Disney because of all the copyrights to music and
clips of the film Mary Poppins. (Thought Disney would give a cease/desist
order)
•After
acquiring director John Lee Hancock, actors Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson Owens
present the film to Disney.
•Disney
thought it was great and even allowed film makers to dig into the archive for
research. Also, allowed them to make the
film how they saw it.
-creates confliction in oneself when realizing
that, that innocent love from a child becomes tainted when faced with knowing a
parent could have made different choices
-I believe this confliction to be the source of
P.L.'s controversial character
-Creativity of her father, yet structured like
Aunt Ellie
- We become
the experience we have
•20
year conquest
-Mary Poppins was hers and did not want to share
-Most conversations between Disney and Travers'
were over the phone
-Disney did promise Diane
-Started creating the films 20 years before given
the rights
-Ended up handing over the film rights because
she needed the money
•Invention
of Characters to change or rewrite past
-Disney with Mickey and Poppins with PL
-Rewrite our history, remember the past in
different way
-Story tellers establish order in the midst of
chaos
-Tom Hankins "That is what story tellers do.
We restore order to imagination. We bring hope"
•Creative
Process
-Budding heads
-Disney was used to getting what he wanted and
she came and said no.
-Commend her for defending her work
-Ultimately, Disney said what he needed to get
the film rights and did what he wanted.
-Did cry because she did not like it. Told Disney after the first thing that needs
to go is the animation. Disney said
"that ship has sailed"
-Marcel admits that she didn't cry because of joy
or it hit so close to home. Marcel was
reestablishing order just as Tom Hanks as Disney said. She just wanted a happy
ending
I have posted some Controversial Articles about Saving Mr. Banks, Keep in mind this is not my opinion and it does not indicate my feelings towards the film. I LOVED THE FILM.
This week I am going to great lengths to ensure the short car ride is filled with fun and excitement. Any games we decide to play along the way will be themed to anything Disney (movies, music, parks, etc.). I have a couple in mind that I ran by my husband and I will go into more detail with them below. As it is just my husband and myself these games are more geared towards adults kids can play them. This is going to be interesting as one adult will always be driving so it will be interesting to see how we play these games. They should keep us thoroughly entertained and get us ready for Disney Magic!
"Let's make some magic!"
Game 1: Disney Movie Mash-up
Description: In this game; players will
take turn guessing which two movie titles are mushed together based off of the
clue given.
Instructions:
Step 1: Player one gives first clue.
Step 2: Player two guesses the answer
Step 3: Player two gives clue
Step 4: Player on guesses the answer
Step 5: repeat 1-4 until all clues have been given.
Answers:
You will take two movie
titles one of which must be Disney (i.e. The Lion King and The King's
Speech) and mush them together. Note: articles (a, the, etc are exempt)
The Lion King's Speech
Clues:
Clues should include characters, plots, etc to help the guesser
guess the answer.
As Simba ascends the thrown he must go
through speech class as he has a stutter and cannot perform perfect speeches!
As you can see I mushed the two plots of the film together, you
can basically come up with any clue that will get the guesser to the answer.
Scoring: 1 point for each correct answer the person with the most
points wins the game. In the event of a
tie be creative for a tie breaker it can be anything. (Example: you are one the road the first
person to spot a white car wins the tie breaker, or the first person to get a
truck to honk their horn wins!) The possibilities are endless.
Things to note:
1. You will have to come with these before you go on your trip. (After my trip I will post mine so you can use them to help as well as the recording of us playing the game.)
2. It is easier if you come up with the answer before the clue. I just thought a bunch of titles that you could put together.
3. The hardest part is coming up with titles you can mash together.
20DQ
This is just like 20 questions with the variation of it having to be something related to Disney.
Examples:
1. attraction at a park
2. Disney song
3. character or movie
You can narrow it down to only the parks or just a character if you wish.
Name that Disney tune:
Description: Play a Disney song on the radio and have the person guess the name of the song bonus points for the movie it is in.
Variations: humming or whistling the song.
Ariel humming Part of Your World multilingual!
Disney Trivia (more for adults)
You will need a book for this game or a set of cards from Disney's Scene it. In this game you will go back and forth asking questions you can keep track of correct answers or you can just play for fun. I am excited to learn things I may not have known beforehand and will be able to apply it to our trip at the World.
Disney Plot Limericks
This game will most likely be difficult and very entertaining at the same time. The objective of this game is to pick a disney movie and come up with a limerick describing the plot. I will be recording ours and maybe I can come up with one to post pre-trip!
Start with A and think of a character then the next person will go to B... When one person gets stuck and the other person steps in before the player can come up with a name then play will continue the player to end with the letter Z wins unless that player is stumped then the other player may step in and take the win. Characters must be animated
Description think of a Disney Character either animated or live action. Example Mary Poppins. The next player will take the last letter of the name and think of a new character (s) example: Simba. Play continues until some one is stumped when person is stumped point is awarded to other player.
These are just a few they I have come up with a lot of them are games played on road trips already I just changed them to be Disney themed. If you have and game ideas, variations, or a better way to keep score please make a comment below and also follow the blog.
First time in a long time I went to see a movie so Monsters University of course was well deserved. I tried to not watch too many trailers or teasers for this movie. (I did not want to spoil it when I saw it, I.e. I didn't want to see all the funny parts in the commercials) I have to say I was not disappointed.
This movie was fantastic a true disney classic. I am always iffy on sequels or in this case prequels. Disney's last prequel that I remember was kind of a let down (Ariel's Beginning).
Monsters University is definitely one for the ages in all aspects of the phrase.
This is a movie ALL ages will enjoy young, old, and everything inbetween. It a movie that families will be watching years from now and generation after generations will be able to enjoy this classically funny and whimsical film. It really is a thing of beauty.
Lets just take a moment to appreciate the quality and work that has gone into this film. The scenery is truly fantastic and quite literally out of this world. I recall from Monsters Inc. that there are over 2.3 individually animated hairs. I sure this to be the case in this movie as well. As always Disney is at the top of technological advances and is always setting the bar for quality!
Which character are you? Let me know in the comments!
The story line is well developed and one that everyone can relate to as well and learn something (just like Disney to make learning fun). I have to say that watching the characters interact and all the events taking place brought me to college a place that I haven't been to in while. The storyline did kind of remind me of Revenge of the Nerds (absolutely hilarious, a must see) but at least this one is for all ages and a true underdog triumph adventure.
Overall excellent movie a must see. One that I will surely buy. My husband was doing his goofy laugh (the one you only hear when he thinks something is extremely funny).
Favorite Character: Art, hilarious as well as versatile. Also, very cute!
Favorite Scene: Oozma Kappa initiation scene
This is totally unrelated to this movie but it is related to Pixar and I found it to be a good read. The Pixar Theory
This is my first post and I am not a big writer but I am obsessed with Disney. It seriously is getting out of hand
I was just sitting here thinking I wanted to watch a Disney movie but which one. This is such a difficult choice there are so many and all fantasmic! I decided on The Rescuers Down Under. This is such a great film. I have to say that I am not a huge fan of sequels but this one is excellent (might even be better than the first). My favorite character in this movie has to Wilbur voiced by John Candy. He is absolutely hilarious in the things that he says. As I watch I am reminded of my childhood and how my sister and I would sit in the family room and watch this movie together.
I believe this so be the reason I am obsessed with Disney it brings me back to when I was a kid and I can still be a kid at times.
How was that for my first post let me know in the comments section!
My husband just said that he and his sister use to think this part was so funny when they were. (He still laughs his butt off)
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