She has been Married to Vincent Hughes since July 30, 2005 a Pennsylvania state senator. I remember finding SA2 especially quotable and rewatchable (this despite not having seen the original movie probably more than twice). The class rebuilds the music room and becomes a successful choir under Mary Clarence's guidance, with Rita returning to become a lead singer alongside Ahmal. Not yet bothered by the then-standard fullscreen presentation, I revisited all those movies, including Andre and Mrs. Doubtfire, with some frequency. [26] The film's popularity seemingly led to a spike in interest for "glee clubs and choirs"; becoming a precursor to similar productions such as Glee (2009-2015),[29] High School Musical (2006),[30] Joyful Noise (2012),[31] and Praise This (2023). Mary Clarence attempts her first lessons in the music class, finding the students unruly and rude. His last major part was a supporting role as Percy in the action drama Open Range. The old DVDs' menus aren't much less sophisticated, with their mostly silent and all static 4:3 screens. Reforming this class takes a little more effort than improving St. Katherine's choir but it's a similar process. In that sense, this is kind of ahead of its time and probably more appealing to today's youth than it should be, even if they don't remember the days of Hip Hop Hooray arm waves and unironic "yo momma" jokes. $57,319,029 (USA)$100,000,000 (worldwide) No inserts, slipcovers, or reverse side artwork is found here. To thwart Mr. The Archdiocese is prepared to close St. Francis at the end of the semester, with new administrator Mr. Come here! Rita Louise Watson is a supporting character who appears in the 1993 sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. On the whole, both are highly satisfying. 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray + DVD Double Feature 2-DVD Set The collection baskets are suddenly overflowing. In the beginning of the movie, Deloris is a successful Las Vegas showgirl. They even give the shocked Mr. She's rumored to have an upcoming role as Ms. Taylor in the romance film Cooking4Luv, and she's currently working on a pilot for the series Harlem's Kitchen. The personnel change doesn't result in any noticeable change in tone or quality; the high school setting and young street-smart cast distinguish this film from the predecessor that leaned heavily on the contrast between Whoopi Goldberg and monastic living. In the unlikely event that this isn't already crystal clear to you, yes, Sister Act 2 is an inspirational teacher movie. Blu-ray: 5.1 DTS-HD MA (English); Her later career is marked by controversies, including her penchant for showing up to live-shows hours late. He began hosting the show in 1981, and finally retired from the job in 2011. The 3-disc set also includes both films on DVD with the same bonus features as previous releases. Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg. The kids offer resistance, but naturally they come around and reveal they have all been hiding tremendous singing talent, especially the rebellious "diva with a 'tude" Rita (Grammy-winning solo artist, Fugees rapper, and tax evader Lauryn Hill), who drops out of the class for a while and lurks nearby. The standard Blu-ray case stacks the gray DVDs on the left across from the plain blue Blu-ray Disc. After shooting Sister Act 2, he returned to his role as Herman until the show aired its final episode in 1994. She explored a new genre when she played Greer Thornton in the crime drama State of Play, and in 2019, she played Dorothy in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a fictional film based on the life of Fred Rogers. Later, she starred as Mavis Rae in the short-lived TV series Whoopi. Explore Rita's complex character and discuss the meaning of friendship. I have to imagine they might be more likely to induce cringes than comfort in a first-time viewer and someone too old or not old enough to remember '90s youth culture. But somehow, someway, this sequel remains highly appealing. Johnson (Lewanda), Lois de Banzie (Immaculata), Isis Carmen Jones (Little Deloris Wilson), Max Grodnchik (Ernie), Eugene Greytak (The Pope), Guy Boyd (Detective Tate - uncredited) At first, the class is skeptical, but change their minds when the nuns perform in front of them, and when they are shown the school's old music room. They may be kind of corny and obvious, but they remain highly entertaining. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! [57] In May 2017, she affirmed her desire for the third film to happen,[58] adding in July that she would like to direct it and had confidence it would be made. Deloris Van Cartier (Goldberg) is one-third of The Ronelles, an undistinguished trio that performs at the Moonlite Lounge in Reno. Future hip-hop rapper/singer Lauryn Hill, who would go on to greater fame with The Fugees and as a solo artist.. Singer Ryan Toby, who went on to be part of the musical group City High. google_color_text = "000000"; 53 What actress played Sister Mary Lazarus? After starring in Sister Act 2, Goldberg voiced Shenzi in the beloved Disney movie The Lion King and played Buckwheat's mom in the comedy The Little Rascals. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. Sister Act Songs List: The Ronelles - "(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave"/"My Guy"/"I Will Follow Him ('Chariot')", Fontella Bass - "Rescue Me", Dee Dee Sharp - "Gravy", Etta James - "Roll With Me Henry", Deloris and the Sisters - "Shout", "Homalone", C&C Music Factory - "Just a Touch of Love (Everyday)", Lady Soul - "If My Sister's in Trouble", "Bar Nun" While there isn't much in the way of directionality or striking sound effects, musical numbers are lively, especially SA2's rousing All-State performance. Back in the role of Sister Mary Clarence, Deloris brings a little street credibility to the music class she takes over. With reports buzzing about the production of Sister Act 3starting up, it's the perfect time to look back on Deloris's time at the fictional St. Francis Academy and find out what Goldberg and the rest of the cast have been up in the decades since the sequel. Smith's perseverance in the face of this challenge exemplifies her commitment to her craft. 107 mins Upon learning the school will close at the conclusion of the current term, Mary Clarence rallies the nuns and monks to find a way to improve the school to keep it open. "I Will Follow Him" renders its object divine. In the unlikely event that this isn't already crystal clear to you, yes, Sister Act 2 is an inspirational teacher movie. The Bob Newhart Show Season 1. 1. [6][7] It starred Lauryn Hill in her breakout role, as well as Sheryl Lee Ralph, Alanna Ubach, and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Deloris Van Cartier has become a famous performer in Las Vegas since her time posing as a nun to hide from the mob, presenting an entire dinner show based on her experience. In most TV broadcasts, the ending sequence of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" is chopped off in order to keep the movie in its two hour time slot. which practically everyone around the world saw and appreciated. It includes behind-the-scenes footage, film clips, and on-set interviews with director Emile Ardolino and actors Mary Wickes, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Whoopi Goldberg, Eugene Graytak ("The Pope"), and Bill Nunn (but oddly not Maggie Smith or Harvey Keitel). google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; The fate of the school is in his hands, and he even discovers Deloris's secret past but before he can interfere with her plans, she brings home a win for the choir at the big competition. This is among the best looking 1080p video I've seen for live-action movies from this era. Still, this is one of the finer entries to that subgenre usually played more dramatically. It seems like it would have been remarkably easy for the Blu-ray to squeeze on this additional 7 minutes of standard definition video, so your guess is as good as mine as to why it didn't. Rita Watson (daugther) Source. //--> Explore Rita's complex character and discuss the meaning of friendship. Director: Emile Ardolino / Writer: "Joseph Howard" St. Peter & Paul Church - 666 Filbert Street, San Francisco, California, USA. But when she finally sees Rita perform, she has a change of heart. The choir has already left for the competition, so the friars pile into their old van and race to confront Mary Clarence. They ask her if she is a Las Vegas showgirl, to which she claims she has never been such, but is a "headliner". Whoopi Goldberg's real-life daughter, Alex Martin, played one of the classroom kids in the movie. google_color_bg = "FCFCFC"; google_color_url = "888DA3"; The narrowed audience gives one explanation for why Sister Act 2 earned less than half of what its forebear made. It has since been reassessed over the years by modern journalist and is considered a standard in black cinema. The convent life and secondary nuns from the first movie have been replaced by high schoolers. Few offer as much evidence of that as Whoopi Goldberg. "[15] At least this one package gives you every one of the movies' discs from this century, even if the non-anamorphic presentations on the old DVDs still underwhelm. Unfortunately, Disney is one studio you can be assured will not do anything of the sort. This movie is in dire need of a class reunion, ideally for next year's 20th anniversary. She was going through treatment while working on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. google_ad_type = "text_image"; Early '90s on Blu-ray: Newsies Hocus Pocus A League of Their Own Father of the Bride (2 Movie Collection) Beauty and the Beast With the original film's director Emile Ardolino (Dirty Dancing) moving onto the Macaulay Culkin version of The Nutcracker and the Bette Midler version of Gypsy (before dying quite suddenly and young from AIDS complications in November of 1993), Bill Duke, an actor who had recently graduated from a decade of directing television, assumed the helm. Explore Rita's complex character and discuss the meaning of friendship. With the original film's director Emile Ardolino (Dirty Dancing) moving onto the Macaulay Culkin version of The Nutcracker and the Bette Midler version of Gypsy (before dying quite suddenly and young from AIDS complications in November of 1993), Bill Duke, an actor who had recently graduated from a decade of directing television, assumed the helm. google_ad_format = "160x600_as"; Blu-ray Extras Subtitled; DVD Movies Closed Captioned Sister Act 3 simply won't be the same without Sister Mary Lazarus, and her presence will certainly be missed. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. There is little action, no danger, and quite a bit more music. But somehow, someway, this sequel remains highly appealing. While he praised the talents of each of the band's members, in his review, Hinds also acknowledged that Hill was receiving the lion's share of the attention for the band's efforts. "); Nuttin' Nyce - "Wandering Eyes"; The Cast - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", Aretha Franklin - "A Deeper Love" Mary Wickes: Sigmund and the Sea Monsters: Season One White Christmas The Hunchback of Notre Dame google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad3.html"; The first Sister Actmovie became a classic by introducing viewers to one of the most iconic scammers in cinema history: Deloris Van Cartier, aka Sister Mary Clarence (Whoopi Goldberg). Aug 20, 2010. Here Within These Walls How I Got The Calling When I Find My Baby Do the Sacred Mass I Could Be That Guy Raise Your Voice Sunday Morning Fever Lady in the Long Black Dress Bless Our Show The Life I Never Led Sister Act Spread The Love Around It's Good to Be a Nun Haven't Got a Prayer. Florence Watson (played by Sheryl Lee Ralph) is a minor character who appears in the 1993 sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit . There is little action, no danger, and quite a bit more music. Though she had headlined some movies before, now she was having major projects tailored to her talents. So, in 1993, Goldberg and some of the other cast members got back together to make Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. To turn things around, she leads the school's choir to success at the All-State Choir Championship. When Rita's singing is overheard, Mary Clarence convinces her to embrace her it and return to music class. Sister Act 2 is able to get beyond the concept that drove much of the first film's laughs and just revel in these characters we've already warmed to. Each movie maintains its filmic look, complete with a tiny bit of grain. google_ad_channel = "5553077662+8782361110+1351145465"; google_color_border = "FCFCFC"; She tells her she is proud of her performance and the two hug each other. Those plans don't seem to come to fruition and soon, Mary Clarence's choir is to enter an all-state competition in Hollywood. Related Reviews: Later, she starred as Mavis. Rita and Florence make amends, while the choir learns Mary Clarence is actually a professional singer. Crisp Michael Jeter Father Ignatius Wendy Makkena Sister Mary Robert Sheryl Lee Ralph Thomas Gottschalk earned his role as Father Wolfgang by winning a bet against Whoopi Goldberg on his German entertainment show Wetten, dass..?. google_ad_format = "336x280_as"; Its $140 million domestic gross (the equivalent of a staggering $270 M today) bested all but two summer releases, the sequels Batman Returns and Lethal Weapon 3. Sister Act: Directed by Emile Ardolino. At least it remembers where you left off if you didn't finish a movie viewing. At least it remembers where you left off if you didn't finish a movie viewing. In fact, Mary Clarence turns her one music class (and curiously it is only one music class she seems to deal with) into a choir. Crediting the fictional Joseph Howard for characters, this sequel attributes its screenplay to three real people: the Touchstone comedy stalwart team of James Orr and Jim Cruickshank (3 Men and a Baby, Tough Guys, Mr. Destiny, and later Jonathan Taylor Thomas' Man of the House) along with TV veteran Judi Ann Mason ("A Different World", "Good Times"). Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions (PG - 1993) challenges students to evaluate Sister Mary's inspirational methods to completely transform a classroom. Now, Gottschalk is best known as one of the former hosts of the game show Wetten, dass..? Crisp (James Coburn) planning to turn the facility into a parking lot and take an early retirement. Few offer as much evidence of that as Whoopi Goldberg. both the musician's first and last solo studio album. Rita was the first major film role for then up-and-coming musician and child soap opera actress Lauryn Hill. These two transfers boast great picture quality. I have to imagine they might be more likely to induce cringes than comfort in a first-time viewer and someone too old or not old enough to remember '90s youth culture. In 2004, he passed away at the age of 49. google_color_link = "A9152D"; google_ad_client = "pub-9732201945510416"; The other monks lock Mr. Opening with a spirited, more warmly received medley than the first film's equivalent (Deloris is now headlining in Las Vegas), this sequel sees three of the nun friends attending a show and joining Deloris on stage. That is a tad unbelievable, but knowing how averted the studio is to reissuing live-action catalog, it's not surprising that the HD masters haven't been deemed worthy of using to author new DVDs. google_ad_width = 300; The friars arrive, and Father Maurice decides to support the choir upon seeing their enthusiasm. The Blu-ray includes two of the original film's DVD extras, still in standard definition. [44], Additionally, English singer Harry Styles has cited Ryan Toby's singing in the film as the primary source of inspiration for him to pursue a music career. I am better suited to appreciating this film than first-time viewers because it was one of around five movies that filled up a long play VHS cassette during a Free HBO Weekend sometime around the end of 1994. Suddenly, everyone is on-key and able to harmonically perform mildly religious adaptations of pop hits from Deloris' stage show. google_ad_width = 300; As always, Disney gives Blu-ray a slightly sour aftertaste by not supporting bookmarks or automatically resuming playback. Images copyright 1992-1993 Touchstone Pictures and 2000-2012 Touchstone Home Entertainment and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. google_ad_client = "pub-9732201945510416"; In 1998, Jeter played L. Ron Bumquist in the film version of Hunter S. Thompson's semi-autobiographical novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Cast: Whoopi Goldberg (Deloris Van Cartier/Sister Mary Clarence), Maggie Smith (Mother Superior), Kathy Najimy (Sister Mary Patrick), Wendy Makkena (Sister Mary Robert), Mary Wickes (Sister Mary Lazarus), Harvey Keitel (Vince LaRocca), Bill Nunn (Lt. Eddie Souther), Robert Miranda (Joey), Richard Portnow (Willie), Rose Parenti (Sister Alma), Joseph Maher (Monsignor O'Hara), Pat Crawford Brown (Choir Nun), Susan Browning (Choir Nun), Georgia Creighton (Choir Nun), Edith Diaz (Choir Nun), Ellen Albertini Dow (Choir Nun), Beth Fowler (Choir Nun), Prudence Wright Holmes (Choir Nun), Sheri Izzard (Choir Nun), Susan Johnson (Choir Nun), Ruth Kobart (Choir Nun), Darlene Koldenhoven (Choir Nun), Carmen Zapata (Choir Nun), Jenifer Lewis (Michelle), Charlotte Crossley (Tina), Jim Beaver (Detective Clarkson), A.J. The DVDs in this package are the same ones released 11-12 years ago, which means that the films are sadly still non-anamorphic in standard definition. Crisp, the Reverend Mother states that the competition entry was his idea, and that the diocese must have another "hot spot" position for him"we cannot let such a prize bull be put out to pasture". Or as **fanlore.org** calls it [Watsonian, not a Doylist point of view](http://fanlore.org/wiki/Watsonian_vs._Doylist). The experience is divine", "Whoopi Goldberg Wants Nicki Minaj & Lizzo In 'Sister Act 3', "Bill Duke on 'Deep Cover,' 'Sister Act 2,' and Reshaping What Black Movies Could Be in the '90s", "Wayne, Garth Party On at the Box Office Movies: 'Wayne's World' sequel pulls in an estimated $14.2 million to push "Mrs. Doubtfire" into second place. Images copyright 1992-1993 Touchstone Pictures and 2000-2012 Touchstone Home Entertainment and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Sister Act 2 is so utterly dated, but not in a bad way. google_alternate_ad_url = "http://www.ultimatedisney.com/contest/dmcad9.html"; In fact, Mary Clarence turns her one music class (and curiously it is only one music class she seems to deal with) into a choir. A desperate Mother Superior has requested Deloris to work the same magic on the academy that she did on St. Katherine's. Rita's mother then comes after the show to explain Rita that she was wrong, and that she is proud of her daughter's performance. The Blu-ray's plain, bombastically-scored menu sets the cover image against an ethereal backdrop adapted from the original poster art. With Deloris leading the way, even Latin chants become fun. Rita Kempley of The Washington Post called it "Shamelessly contrived pap. She recommends that Mary Clarence convince Rita to return to class. Even though I haven't seen SA2 in at least fifteen years, I still remembered a good number of witty teen exchanges and banter. In Sister Act 2, Deloris goes back to the Catholic . Sisters Act 2: Back in the habit: Rita Watson Scenepack Ruthlessfilmz 1.05K subscribers Subscribe 11K views 11 months ago No copyright intended!! When he was young, Pastorelli had always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer, but after being seriously injured in a car accident as a teenager, he pursued a career in acting instead. Sister Act: Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Buy CD at Amazon.com 1990s: Mickey Mouse Club: Best of Britney, Justin & Christina Mrs. Doubtfire Full House: The Complete Seventh Season google_ad_format = "300x250_as"; The 3-disc set also includes both films on DVD with the same bonus features as previous releases. google_ad_width = 336; . There is little action, no danger, and quite a bit more music. Eventually, Rita embraces her talent. Disney's catalog Blu-ray output this year has been kind of hit and miss, but you can certainly place both Sister Act movies in the hit column. Although Gottschalk has had a long career in the entertainment industry, you probably have not seen him on TV unless you're a big fan of German television. Free trials, rent, or buy. The album won Hill five Grammys, including the coveted Album of the Year award, a first for any hip-hop album. But don't colleges eat up extra-curricular activities on students' applications, such as group activities including ones with large amounts of groups. director of photography Film Editing by Casting By Aleta Chappelle . In addition to acting, Najimy is also passionate about women's rights. ", If their first album was a dismal failure, then their second album, The Score, was the polar opposite. With Deloris leading the way, even Latin chants become fun. The Motown hit "My Guy" becomes "My God." However it has proved popular with fans and has become a cult classic. The consensus states: "Sister Act is off-key in this reprise, fatally shifting the spotlight from Whoopi Goldberg to a less compelling ensemble of pupils and trading its predecessor's sharp comedy for unconvincing sentiment. google_color_text = "000000"; Crisp in a closet to prevent him from interfering. [27] Furthermore, the film has received praise by Vice as "a work of art whose ambition and execution redefined what sequels could do". "[33][34], Lauryn Hill's performance has received acclaim from fans, critics and musicians alike. It sold six million copies in just over a year after its release (via RIAA) and, in a rare turn of events, the album's overwhelming commercial success was a mirror to its critical popularity. Even though I haven't seen SA2 in at least fifteen years, I still remembered a good number of witty teen exchanges and banter. "Rita Louise Watson singing does not put food on the table." Sheryl Lee Ralph can't help but sing a different tune now that it's been 25 years since Sister Act 2 premiered. [41] Pop star Katy Perry stated that the only secular music she was allowed to listen to growing up was the film's accompanying soundtrack. He also returned to his supporting role as Eldin Bernecky, a house painter who spent more time giving advice than actually painting, on the comedy series Murphy Brown. Florence Watson, played by Sheryl Lee Ralph, is skeptical of her daughter Rita's interest in pursuing a musical career. And she appears to be a negative influence on the nun friends she makes: shy, young, tiny, more casually habited redhead Mary Robert (Wendy Makkena) and large, cheerful Mary Patrick (Kathy Najimy). DVDizzy.com | DVD and Blu-ray Reviews | New and Upcoming DVD & Blu-ray Schedule | Upcoming Cover Art | Search This Site He will always be remembered as a hard-working actor who was consistently impressive on stage and on the screen. Mary Wickes passed away from cancer on October 22, 1995. This movie is in dire need of a class reunion, ideally for next year's 20th anniversary. I'm still doing that.". //2012-10-25: full-sized Touchstone review, 1990s, top of the review Blu-ray & DVD Details Reviewed October 25, 2012. Well, you don't cast Whoopi Goldberg in a movie about just laying low. Though stripped of their existing French dubs on Blu-ray, the movies are joined by English SDH and Spanish subtitles, which unfortunately stop short of transcribing and translating song lyrics. I have to imagine they might be more likely to induce cringes than comfort in a first-time viewer and someone too old or not old enough to remember '90s youth culture. Sister Act 2 is so utterly dated, but not in a bad way.
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