Australian-born British gay activist Peter Tatchell revealed that he had refused an invitation from the organisers of the Queen’s platinum jubilee pageant to join the celebrations as a 'national treasure'.
Saving Mr. Banks is an intoxicating kiddie cocktail for young-at-heart adults, inspired by a Disney fairy tale based on fact: the making of Mary Poppins, the 1964 musical fantasy starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke that would lift the studio s status from pioneering animation factory to producer of celebrated live-action family entertainment.
The cinematic recipe? Combine one part comical clash of the titans with one part riveting backstage account of artistic collaboration. Then add a splash of bitters in the form of a coming-of-age tale laced with broken dreams. Serving it all with panache (along with a few knowing winks for Poppins buffs) is a standout ensemble of seasoned players, under the direction of John Lee Hancock ( The Blind Side ).