I don’t think that people realize that “feeding the birds” isn’t about the birds, it’s about the woman. Michael and Jane wouldn’t feed the birds with the tuppence, but they would help feed the woman by buying her seeds. That’s the issue with the bank, they don’t think about he woman who needs the money just the frivolousness of feeding birds in the first place, missing the forest for the trees. At least that’s my opinion.
Actually it's not that either. According to the Sherman's (who wrote the music) the true meaning is it only takes a small amount to be kind. She (the bird woman) represents the idea, a tuppent is practically nothing but to the bird it is everything. That little bit of money feeds them, it's practically nothing but it changes lives.
Feed the birds has always reminded me of Another Disney song, there's room for everything in this world. 'Are not sparrows sold two for a penny? And yet it is impossible for one of them to fall to the ground without your heavenly Father’s will... Do not be afraid, then; you count for more than a host of sparrows...And if a man gives so much as a draught of cold water to one of the least of these here, because he is a disciple of mine, I promise you, he shall not miss his reward.' --Matthew 10
People in the comments here keep trying to turn the issue into a "First World/rich people's problems" thing. As if only rich people need to "stop being so adult about everything." I've worked in jobs where my boss didn't give a rat's ass about me and studied for classes that stressed me into panic attacks every night, and I'm pretty sure a lot of other broke college students can relate. People from all walks of life have been trapped in situations where being an "so adult about everything" feels like a burden, and things like depression and family issues can strike anyone, rich or poor. The message of the "Mary Poppins" world for me is that a spoonful of sugar to distract us, at least momentarily, from our problems can be a form of self-care. It reminds us that whatever we're going through, it's not the end of the world, there is still goodness and fun to be enjoyed, and that a small change of perspective can help us better push through to the other side and remind us of our priorities. I think that's something everyone can benefit from.
To me Mary Poppins isn't a person. She is the embodiment of pure joy, family bonds and unlimited imagination. She shows that everyone, no matter how old could use some adventure. That adventure of course is shared with the ones you love. Cherish your loved ones, because we are here for a bit. You can't close yourself out and not live the life you're given. Go out, have fun and enjoy your imagination.
One of the best analysis of the character´s in the books and the films ever. I especially appreciated the mention of the esoteric aspect in the books and the author´s involvement with Gurdjieff´s teachings. She was also into eastern spiritual traditions. Thank you so much for this wonderful video and Merry Christmas/Happy Yule everyone. Shared, for sure!
you must see the film at least twice to realize for instance that she knows how important it is that georgie takes his toy along in the china land, she knows what s going to happen
Old comment but Mary Poppins teaches the kids both sides of the coin. They learn how to make things fun, while helping people and making their lives more in order
@Laverne Blaszczyk i don't agree. Mary Poppins is a much deeper story. Mcfee was fun, but doesn't have as many life lessons and is more meant for kids than for adults.
@Wanja Söderberg Björkman meant for kids you mean? I think its more of a family movie. It has a very clear storyline about how you lose your childlike wonder as an adult and how it's good to hold on to a little of that. That storyline is more meant for adults than kids i'd say. Then it also has the storyline of a nanny coming to a boring household to go on amazing adventures with the kids, which is the part meant more for kids. All ages can enjoy it, and that's great. Nanny Mcphee can also be fun for adults, but it doesn't have as clear of a storyline that's meant for them only if i remember correctly (saw it as a teen, i'm an adult now)
The birds are not a metaphor for feeding freeloaders. It is a metaphor for not dedicating your life to money. Being able to throw a coin in a fountain. Being able to stop and smell the flowers.
@@princedonovaughn1182 Yes...and that something so seemingly small can do so much. It's the little kindnesses that can change the course of someones life.
I still feel that the father character on the second movie is a tad... too whimsically faced from the very beginning. As much as the first movie was a romp, the father felt detached enough and cold enough that him turning the bank down felt like something big. In the second movie... the aunt is a proto-Poppins and the father... well, he kinda always looks like he is a second away from breaking into tap dancing while singing with cartoon fish. Yes, he has those memories somewhere but... it ruins the importance of some scenes when one's emotional walls are made of bubble instead of stone.
In my family, I am the only one who noticed these kinds of lessons, and that's why they think I'm a strange odd 16 year old boy. Well...I guess I have to teach them what should they know.
Please do Jasmin for lead female characters. Just because she's a Disney Princess, people label her as a bad role model, but she actually did every right thing.
Main theme of Mary Poppins Returns is that Michael Bank’s children had had to grow up too fast, dealing with the loss of their mother and possibly loss of their home. The older children had essentially be the parents to both their younger brother & their father. Mary Poppins made feel that it was all right for them to be children
I have to say, I never got these impressions reading the book. I always had a sense PL Travers disliked children. In the books it's always the children who are fools, always acting like brats and never appreciating anything, and it's Mary Poppins who needs to STOP the nonsense and bring things to order. That was always why I preferred the films.
This film is eloquently executed. I feel light, happy and free whenever i watched Mary Poppins for these reasons. Iam out of breathe quoting every line and song but the joy never died from watching it.
My mother red me an original Merry Poppins it was my favourite book. Really the singing smiling part Merry Poppins is such a nonsense. Her biggest charm was in doing all the magical stuff without moving a muscle on her face and always masking her kind wonders with strictness.The real Mary would never sing. Disney kinda killed the character...
Hey guys, I really love your character studies you did for MadMen and I was wondering if you could do some of those for Sopranos (+ you've already pretty much covered Tony).
Can you do something about the female narrator in film. I have a friend who produced her own documentary film. She has been convinced that she needs to redo the film with a male narrator in order to get audiences.
They charged me for the free trial. I'm not sure what to do. I just wanted to try the service(MUBI) out for a month and then proceed accordingly. I'm poor and it hurts!
But then it is a bit confusing that those two pennies that Micael gave to his father was the money that saved their house in the second movie...if they had given it to the birdlady they could not have saved the house... so his father was right?
the children have such strong imaginations that they get so heavily involved in playing that it becomes a magical adventure, but they were just looking at chalk drawings/ visiting an old relative/ watching the chimney sweep. Mary Poppins lets them bring it out rather than telling them off for it.
Enjoyed this, but hope you’ll continue to explore other media and not just media related to what’s being released and advertised right now. It feels a bit like a marketing ploy.
Well, the book reveals that she's the first cousin of a king cobra; she's mysterious and more than a little vain, and she stays detached in order to achieve her objectives. Could it possible that Slytherin House has an ambassador who radiates obvious light, whose virtue and kindness are apparent on first viewing? Mary is cold and controlled on the surface but wild and willful underneath, which seems pretty Slytherin to me, but she uses those qualities for wise and altruistic ends.
@@appletree6898 I have never read the books, so you may be right about it. The way you put, she reminds me a lot of a Slytherin friend, thank you for the insight!!
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I don’t think that people realize that “feeding the birds” isn’t about the birds, it’s about the woman. Michael and Jane wouldn’t feed the birds with the tuppence, but they would help feed the woman by buying her seeds. That’s the issue with the bank, they don’t think about he woman who needs the money just the frivolousness of feeding birds in the first place, missing the forest for the trees. At least that’s my opinion.
Actually it's not that either. According to the Sherman's (who wrote the music) the true meaning is it only takes a small amount to be kind. She (the bird woman) represents the idea, a tuppent is practically nothing but to the bird it is everything. That little bit of money feeds them, it's practically nothing but it changes lives.
Val and Brit eh different interpretations I suppose
Feed the birds has always reminded me of Another Disney song, there's room for everything in this world.
'Are not sparrows sold two for a penny? And yet it is impossible for one of them to fall to the ground without your heavenly Father’s will... Do not be afraid, then; you count for more than a host of sparrows...And if a man gives so much as a draught of cold water to one of the least of these here, because he is a disciple of mine, I promise you, he shall not miss his reward.' --Matthew 10
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People in the comments here keep trying to turn the issue into a "First World/rich people's problems" thing. As if only rich people need to "stop being so adult about everything." I've worked in jobs where my boss didn't give a rat's ass about me and studied for classes that stressed me into panic attacks every night, and I'm pretty sure a lot of other broke college students can relate. People from all walks of life have been trapped in situations where being an "so adult about everything" feels like a burden, and things like depression and family issues can strike anyone, rich or poor. The message of the "Mary Poppins" world for me is that a spoonful of sugar to distract us, at least momentarily, from our problems can be a form of self-care. It reminds us that whatever we're going through, it's not the end of the world, there is still goodness and fun to be enjoyed, and that a small change of perspective can help us better push through to the other side and remind us of our priorities. I think that's something everyone can benefit from.
thank you this was beautiful
Exams. 5 days left to study. Might be a little emotional. Studying isn’t easy. Now you made me cry. Thanks❤️😭
you should express yourself more respectful
yes
To me Mary Poppins isn't a person. She is the embodiment of pure joy, family bonds and unlimited imagination. She shows that everyone, no matter how old could use some adventure.
That adventure of course is shared with the ones you love. Cherish your loved ones, because we are here for a bit. You can't close yourself out and not live the life you're given. Go out, have fun and enjoy your imagination.
One of the best analysis of the character´s in the books and the films ever. I especially appreciated the mention of the esoteric aspect in the books and the author´s involvement with Gurdjieff´s teachings. She was also into eastern spiritual traditions. Thank you so much for this wonderful video and Merry Christmas/Happy Yule everyone. Shared, for sure!
Julie Andrews is a goddess
Maybe too much so?
The message Mary Poppins brings is a very important one indeed. So glad this video can bring it to the surface.
I'M MARRY POPPINS Y'ALL
I love when she tells the dolphin not yet lol
you must see the film at least twice
to realize for instance that she knows how important it is that georgie takes his toy along in the china land, she knows what s going to happen
gina uccelatore I’ve never seen the movie once just this video
oops sorry about the spoiler !
Do you think her and Nanny McPhee ever bet on how good of nannies they were
“Reminds us not to be so adult all the time” LOL I have the opposite problem someone pls teach me how to adult 🤦♀️
Old comment but Mary Poppins teaches the kids both sides of the coin. They learn how to make things fun, while helping people and making their lives more in order
OK Why is this channel SO ADDICTIVE
Could you do a comparison Mary Poppins/Nanny Mcphee
Sharp Design yesssss
I thought they would
@Rachel T They asked for a comparison not who's better
@Laverne Blaszczyk i don't agree. Mary Poppins is a much deeper story.
Mcfee was fun, but doesn't have as many life lessons and is more meant for kids than for adults.
@Wanja Söderberg Björkman meant for kids you mean? I think its more of a family movie. It has a very clear storyline about how you lose your childlike wonder as an adult and how it's good to hold on to a little of that. That storyline is more meant for adults than kids i'd say. Then it also has the storyline of a nanny coming to a boring household to go on amazing adventures with the kids, which is the part meant more for kids. All ages can enjoy it, and that's great. Nanny Mcphee can also be fun for adults, but it doesn't have as clear of a storyline that's meant for them only if i remember correctly (saw it as a teen, i'm an adult now)
Mary Poppins is a great Zen master.
Mary poppins was ahead of the times in early childhood education. She basically wrote the book on this
You know who I am...Y'ALL.
Appreciate the video, I would've love the perspective of P.L. Travers in context with the Disney version
Imagine a team up of Mary Poppins, Nanny McPhee and Miss Frizzel.
THIS IS WHAT I’VE BEEN WAITING THANK YOU
Please consider doing an American Gods video. I'm a huge fan, and would love to see such talented people discussing such an underrated TV show.
Michael Crozier YESS ME TOO!!!
I would see Mary Poppins as a true Ravenclaw
HARRY POTTTER
The birds are not a metaphor for feeding freeloaders. It is a metaphor for not dedicating your life to money. Being able to throw a coin in a fountain. Being able to stop and smell the flowers.
No it's a metaphor for kindness. That's directly from the songwriter himself.
@@princedonovaughn1182 Yes...and that something so seemingly small can do so much. It's the little kindnesses that can change the course of someones life.
It can be both.
I still feel that the father character on the second movie is a tad... too whimsically faced from the very beginning. As much as the first movie was a romp, the father felt detached enough and cold enough that him turning the bank down felt like something big.
In the second movie... the aunt is a proto-Poppins and the father... well, he kinda always looks like he is a second away from breaking into tap dancing while singing with cartoon fish. Yes, he has those memories somewhere but... it ruins the importance of some scenes when one's emotional walls are made of bubble instead of stone.
In my family, I am the only one who noticed these kinds of lessons, and that's why they think I'm a strange odd 16 year old boy. Well...I guess I have to teach them what should they know.
Absolutely wonderful, your content never ceases to amaze and inspire me.
What a wonderful lesson/video to sleep to. Goodnight everyone.......
Please have a look at Nanny McPhee too as I feel she is similar but also different in some interesting ways
Yessss
*_Don't worry, spoonful of sugar will make you feel better._*
Please do Jasmin for lead female characters. Just because she's a Disney Princess, people label her as a bad role model, but she actually did every right thing.
Love you ladies! Brilliant as usual, thank you
Main theme of Mary Poppins Returns is that Michael Bank’s children had had to grow up too fast, dealing with the loss of their mother and possibly loss of their home. The older children had essentially be the parents to both their younger brother & their father. Mary Poppins made feel that it was all right for them to be children
I have to say, I never got these impressions reading the book. I always had a sense PL Travers disliked children. In the books it's always the children who are fools, always acting like brats and never appreciating anything, and it's Mary Poppins who needs to STOP the nonsense and bring things to order. That was always why I preferred the films.
A great interpretation and analyses. Mary Poppins is amazing
My new favorite out of all your videos. I have a whole new appreciation for this movie. Great writing.
Mary Poppins is my icon forever.
This film is eloquently executed. I feel light, happy and free whenever i watched Mary Poppins for these reasons. Iam out of breathe quoting every line and song but the joy never died from watching it.
Thank you both as always!
make an analysis on LOST,it has a lot of material.
I get the feeling that Mrs. Travers would have been a fan of House Stark and its words.
My mother red me an original Merry Poppins it was my favourite book. Really the singing smiling part Merry Poppins is such a nonsense. Her biggest charm was in doing all the magical stuff without moving a muscle on her face and always masking her kind wonders with strictness.The real Mary would never sing. Disney kinda killed the character...
As with everything you make that I've never seen ...now I must see it. You gals are so fucking amazing at this. The world will soon know.
Mary Poppins with the Infinity Gauntlet. There’s a scary thought.
You should do the movie Now and Then! Either way, I love your videos💛
Hey guys, I really love your character studies you did for MadMen and I was wondering if you could do some of those for Sopranos (+ you've already pretty much covered Tony).
Your videos are always so beautifully produced
Is it possible to elect Mary Poppins (or someone like her) as president?
Narcissism is an important trait to get elected and she has plenty of it
@@walkerhaw600 how
Please answer my Question on the inception movie :)
Can you do something about the female narrator in film. I have a friend who produced her own documentary film. She has been convinced that she needs to redo the film with a male narrator in order to get audiences.
this was a great video. thanks!
your words are wise.
What a beautiful video❤
This. Was. GLORIOUS!
Can you do Airplane?
Amazing video dearest
everything that guru says is true
if we are all asleep, olivia should wake us up
They charged me for the free trial. I'm not sure what to do. I just wanted to try the service(MUBI) out for a month and then proceed accordingly. I'm poor and it hurts!
Please do a Annie Hall analysis
read the books too they are good classic book too
Saving Mr Banks
Great video girls! Are you making an analysis of ROMA soon?
i like the new version 😁
Don’t get when you say “We are all ones”. What you mean?
Oh yeah I would know... I am Mary Poppins
1:23 reaally mess me up kkkkkk
please do AMERICAN BEAUTY
If you can't understand that we are frugivores, then you can't begin to understand the nature of our reality.
Spoonful of sugar let's the medicine go down
helps the medicine go down
Totally!
Can you girls do an analysis on The Little Stranger? Your channel is great. Thanks. 400 likes if everyone agrees.
But then it is a bit confusing that those two pennies that Micael gave to his father was the money that saved their house in the second movie...if they had given it to the birdlady they could not have saved the house... so his father was right?
I'm deconstructing Mary Poppins. I see her negative parts, her perfectionism, narcissism and she's gaslighting kids after magical adventures.
the children have such strong imaginations that they get so heavily involved in playing that it becomes a magical adventure, but they were just looking at chalk drawings/ visiting an old relative/ watching the chimney sweep. Mary Poppins lets them bring it out rather than telling them off for it.
"you're our favourite person" confirmed Mary Poppins is agender
Also, Julie Andrews, am I right??
Now do an analysis of Lion King
Side by side here onscreen, the new movie pales next to the original.
The old Mary Poppins was the master at gaslighting and I mistrusted her a good deal because of it ':D
Could you do a "The Big Bang Theory" analysis, that would be so cool, my fav show! :D
Enjoyed this, but hope you’ll continue to explore other media and not just media related to what’s being released and advertised right now. It feels a bit like a marketing ploy.
Well I mean they need traffic to their videos as well Melissa. Be current brings in the views.
Sure, I get that. I just hope they continue to mix it up with other videos of interest. My phrasing was poor though, I didn’t mean to sound rude.
a true hufflepuff
Well, the book reveals that she's the first cousin of a king cobra; she's mysterious and more than a little vain, and she stays detached in order to achieve her objectives. Could it possible that Slytherin House has an ambassador who radiates obvious light, whose virtue and kindness are apparent on first viewing? Mary is cold and controlled on the surface but wild and willful underneath, which seems pretty Slytherin to me, but she uses those qualities for wise and altruistic ends.
@@appletree6898 I have never read the books, so you may be right about it. The way you put, she reminds me a lot of a Slytherin friend, thank you for the insight!!
appletree Sounds like she’d be a Slytherpuff hat stall then🤔
She's seems like a wise Ravenclaw to me
appletree dammit! Why can’t you let us have this? 😭
Yeah. I'll go with the Honest Trailer interpretation.
Haha me too
Which would be?
@@CorHellekin Mary is an egotistical drug addict haha
1K!
I think a 'spoonful of sugar' is a metaphor for weed
In those days, it was probably cocaine.
acually it was for the polio vacine of the 60s
Not just me who thinks MPR is trash
She isn't human......
Great vid as always but the other girl's voice is better. Just saying....
Thank goodness someone is there to save the rich from their privilege.
Yes, how dare people become more respectful of those around them and less self-absorbed. What a terrible lesson to teach children. :P
Girls, do Borat or The Dictator
I hated Mary Popins returns
did it not feel as magical as the original? or did you feel it could have been better
The nuMary poppins looks rubbish