Movie Magic

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It's a little after 4:30 in the morning and I'm at work watching "Mary Poppins." This movie never fails to enthrall me. It is well written and acted and the songs are wonderful. I find myself singing along, which is not at all uncommon for me because I love to sing. It definitely is a period film, though, because if it were released in this day and age, I don't think it would be so successful. Of course, it is a beloved Disney film now so because of its classic status, it is still selling. I think largely because of those of us who saw it first in the theatres back in the 60's. I still remember seeing it the first time. Of course, those of you who are younger don't understand but back then there were no Video or DVD players, so seeing a movie at the theatre was the only way to see it. Nowadays, I tend to wait until things come out on DVD unless it's something I really want to see in the theatre. I'm glad I got to see "Mary Poppins" and other movie classics in the theatre. I remember seeing "The Sound of Music" when it came out as well as "How The West Was Won" and "The Jungle Book" and "The Aristocats" and "Song of the South," which I still don't understand why Disney won't release it. Their reasoning is just not justified. There are too many movies out there with much worse racism than "Song of the South" and that movie is just wonderful and kids should be able to enjoy it. I also remember seeing all of the "Planet of the Apes" original films in the theatre. And, the original "Poseidon Adventure." And, "The Towering Inferno," "The Hindenberg," and "The Island At The Top Of The World." I realize that some of you who are younger may not have heard of some of those but they were all great films if you get a chance to see them. Well, I guess I'm going on a bit so I'll stop.