![]() “My mum read the books to me and my sisters when we were younger,” says Strallen, “so I was always very aware of that side of the story, and I think it gives the show a really good journey.” Mary Poppins’ triumph here is to draw out courage and kindness from very vulnerable people, not only preventing unfortunate adults from inflicting their misery on their children, but encouraging them to see their kids as offering a clean slate - an opportunity to find happiness themselves. Moreover, there's perhaps a greater satisfaction to be derived from the Banks family's resolution of genuine problems. Though partly inspired by the real-life figures which are a dark blot on many childhoods, Mr Banks’ own monstrous nanny, Miss Andrew, is more pantomime villain than genuine horror. Nevertheless, this isn't to suggest that Julian Fellowes' reworking of the story is in any way downbeat. I'm quite feisty at the beginning, and then I start to soften towards the end.” “Anyone who's read them will know that in the books, Mary Poppins is a stricter nanny, more of a disciplinarian, and the kids are really badly behaved by comparison. ![]() “I think the show is a mixture of the film and the PL Travers books,” explains Zizi Strallen, who will follow in her big sister Scarlett's footsteps by playing the title role. Her vision of Mary Poppins was as a much more hard-nosed figure, fighting to win round the kind of materially spoilt but under-nurtured trouble-makers that most of us will recognise - a far cry from the misunderstood angels in the movie.Įmbarking on a new UK tour for 2016 that stops off at Birmingham Hippodrome in the spring, Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed stage production aims to strike a balance between the two. Now firmly cemented in popular imagination, Mary Poppins has won over generations with her spoonfuls of sugar, magic umbrella and bottomless carpet bag.īut as anyone who's seen the film Saving Mr Banks will know, the creator of the iconic character was rather less than impressed with Disney's saccharine-sweet adaptation of her stories. While you are at it, check out my Top 10 Films I’m Looking Forward To In 2018. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more posts like this one.It's over 50 years since Walt Disney's take on PL Travers’ classic story of a magical nanny first captured the hearts of families around the world. What do you think? Let me know in the comments which Superman costumes are your favorites. He pulls it out every once when he needs to prove a point. Black Suit– After his death by Doomsday, Superman returned wearing a new black armor that was designed to help him gain his energy back. Kingdom Come– Alex Ross gives Superman a more experienced and darker look for his epic saga.Ġ1. New 52– While I was never a fan of the arrogant, bothersome Clark Kent of the New 52, I did like the more armor based costume he wore before he perished in a battle during Convergence.Ġ2. He wears his emblem as a symbol of fear, not justice.Ġ3. Injustice– This Superman turned evil after being tricked by the Joker into killing Louis Lane and his son. Red Son– In an alternate timeline, Superman crashes in communist Russia and soon becomes a malevolent force to conquering the world under his “guide.”Ġ4. Superman Beyond– Introduced in the Batman Beyond series, this Superman is a veteran hero who guides the modern futuristic Justice League.Ġ5. White Lantern– Following the DC Comics Blackest Night event, many Justice League members were recruited into the White Lanterns to help stop the zombie invasion of Black Lanterns. Though the plot itself was lame, the look is one to be remembered.Ġ7. Superman Blue/ Superman Red– For a brief time, Superman body was split into two energy beings that had all his same powers and some added ones. Lord Superman– Introduced in the animated Justice League series, this Superman is a ruthless leader of the Justice Lords who rules the earth to stop crime.Ġ8. Earth 2 Superman– Before perishing in a battle with Apocalypse and being replaced by Val-Zod, this Superman had a more battle-ready armor ready to fight.Ġ9. Here is my Top 10 Best Superman Costumes.ġ0. Despite his super suit, did you know that the Man of Tomorrow has had several others across the main canon and even the multiverse. Writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster wanted him to be legendary and Kal El aka Clark Kent is one of the most recognized DC Comics heroes in the world today. We are all familiar with his iconic costume with the big ‘S’ on his chest. Superman is the Last Son of Krypton, protector of Metropolis, and founding member of the modern day Justice League. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, yada, yada.
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