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Author: Jonathan Satchell

Birds, Stars, and Chimney Sweeps: Mary Poppins and the Magic of Perspective in Two Movements

January 16, 2026January 23, 2026 Jonathan SatchellLeave a comment

How a thirty-year-old man who had watched Mary Poppins probably upwards of a dozen times throughout his life, finally saw it for the first time.

Posted in Articles, EssaysTagged 1960s, 1964, 60s, analysis, cinema, classic, Dick Van Dyke, Disney, film, film analysis, Julie Andrews, Mary Poppins, Movies, musical, Robert Stevenson

Home Alone and the Fear of the Unknown

December 16, 2025December 18, 2025 Jonathan SatchellLeave a comment

"How do you know?" "I don't know. I'm just afraid . . ."

Posted in Articles, EssaysTagged 1990s, analysis, Chris Columbus, Christmas, film, film analysis, Filmlings, holiday, Home Alone
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