One of the most popular film musicals of all time, the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic The Sound of Music stars Julie Andrews as a novitiate who becomes governess to a large family in 1930s Austria and charms both her charges…
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Julie Andrews And How Movie Music Shapes Our Lives
For some inexplicable reason, today, I decided to find the name of, or the movie it came from, of a song that has haunted me for several years. I knew some of the words, most of the melody, and that…
Read more →The Americanization of Emily: Love and Cynicism in WWII England
With fine performances from Julie Andrews and James Garner and a Paddy Chayefsky script, 1964’s The Americanization of Emily blended WWII romance with an attack on war movie conventions. Guest blogger Kristen Lopez offers her take on this still-controversial MGM release.
Read more →Mary Poppins (1964): Classic Movie Review
In today’s guest post, Melanie Simone shares her thoughts on the 1964 Disney classic Mary Poppins. Does she find it to be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Read on to find out for yourself!
Read more →Who’s Your Favorite Non-Julie Andrews Film Governess/Nanny?
Julie Andrews: Mary Poppins vs. Maria von Trapp
One actor. Two film roles. You tell us which portrayal was the best. The most memorable. Or iconic. Or simply your favorite. But before you pass judgment, a few words defending the “character” of each…
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