Episode 123: Saving Mr. Banks




Generation Mouse Podcast show

Summary: *SPOILER ALERT!* If you have not seen Saving Mr. Banks, there will be spoilers. Please, hit pause, go see the movie, and come back and listen to this! This week the panel is joined by listener and film buff Elizabeth to discuss the recent Disney film Saving Mr. Banks. We geek out about the Disneyland scene and the map of Florida in Walt's office. We discuss the life of P.L. Travers including some aspects the film left out. We also talk about the un-Disney-like nature of the film, tackling tough topics and attracting an older demographic. Links: Article pointing out some plot holes in the film: http://www.vulture.com/2013/12/saving-mr-banks-pl-travers-fact-check-mary-poppins.htmlA video of the cast talking about the film: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb90ZB8qsHkA documentary of the real P.L Travers. (1 hour long): http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE32879B2D5927DCD What did you think about Saving Mr. Banks? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or send us an email.