tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post5683864185679632032..comments2024-02-14T05:39:29.497-06:00Comments on HELL BURNS: NUNS' FAVORITE NUN MOVIESSr. Helena Burns, fsphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-49358795998939365272013-09-27T07:36:26.852-05:002013-09-27T07:36:26.852-05:00I just found this blog, so I'm commenting a fe...I just found this blog, so I'm commenting a few years late. This list is great! Include the "Nun's Story" with Audrey Hepburn and it would have been a very completed list of favorites. This comment is coming from a Lutheran church secretary who is secretly attending a Baptist church, so take it from what it's worth. LOLlutherangirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645079858460165732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-46866301607057511782012-12-23T00:22:51.802-06:002012-12-23T00:22:51.802-06:00Sister...can you remember a black and white movie ...Sister...can you remember a black and white movie with a scene of a Middle aged Nun in a black and white habit having a vision of Our Lady on a Rock. When I was around 7 I remember seeing this scene and its quite clear in my mind. Im sure its not the Song of Bernadette as she was not a nun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-71481003133791539532012-01-20T23:57:48.924-06:002012-01-20T23:57:48.924-06:00Thanks! Will check out straightaway!Thanks! Will check out straightaway!Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-8848718073515650382012-01-20T23:56:18.681-06:002012-01-20T23:56:18.681-06:00I just published my Ten Best Catholic Nun Movies a...I just published my Ten Best Catholic Nun Movies at Factoidz. Personally, I'm a huge The Trouble with Angels fan. It's a "scathingly brilliant" film.<br /><br />http://factoidz.com/ten-best-catholic-nun-movies/Williamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111081258273315791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-2283447366027774202012-01-03T12:05:15.188-06:002012-01-03T12:05:15.188-06:00I'll check it out! Thank you! Blessed 2012!I'll check it out! Thank you! Blessed 2012!Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-14520837268547342852011-12-29T07:41:13.081-06:002011-12-29T07:41:13.081-06:00Sister,
There is one movie that most definitely s...Sister,<br /><br />There is one movie that most definitely should be on your list - Conspiracy of Hearts. Its a beautiful film with a very true story: if you read your books! haha. It will make you smile, up lift the mind and most importantly, make you cry! Human beings at their best and Nuns even more-so!<br /><br />Sean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-45388322551996418062011-03-13T15:34:10.154-05:002011-03-13T15:34:10.154-05:00Thanks, Joanne! (I always knew I was a princess!) ...Thanks, Joanne! (I always knew I was a princess!) ha haSr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-75720827964156238372011-03-09T11:57:10.001-06:002011-03-09T11:57:10.001-06:00Sister, you are not just the bride of Christ, you ...Sister, you are not just the bride of Christ, you are an earthly princess. I have been tormented over that title for so long. Thanks so much, really enjoy your blog, it's earthy yet Godly and very informative without being didactic.<br /><br />And I spent two weeks in "orientation" in a convent, I guess you might call it, don't remember any more (forty years ago) because I thought that's what God wanted me to do and for no other reason. Maybe it was and maybe it wasn't I just figured out early on with no disrespect that it was not for me.<br /><br />Continued prosperity and blessings, sister.<br /><br />JoanneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870062121444231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-58324351663567355572011-03-04T18:14:15.164-06:002011-03-04T18:14:15.164-06:00Joanne--"The Miracle"!!! I hate that mov...Joanne--"The Miracle"!!! I hate that movie! ha ha. That's NOT why you become a nun! ha ha ha.<br />Sorry about your Steelers.Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-21903039659249105252011-03-04T16:40:33.359-06:002011-03-04T16:40:33.359-06:00Sister, I found your blog while I was searching fo...Sister, I found your blog while I was searching for the title of a nun movie from the sixties hopefully you or one of your readers can help me. Don't know who starred in the movie but remember the story line. <br /><br />The sister left the convent to try out secular life because she doubted her vocation and she became involved with successive suitors and each died tragically. Finally she met a military man who she obviously had fallen in love with and decided to flee back to the convent to fulfill her vows and save his life. At least as a young girl that's how I interpreted it.<br /><br />What I know of God today is that He would not be openly that vindictive and the moral battle would be in his bride's heart. Can you help with the title of this movie?<br /><br />None of the ones listed seem to fit the bill.<br />As a product of twelve years of a Catholic school, I remember this movie well and having been inspired in the sixties by two amazing, wonderful, feminine women who later left the convent, this movie affected me deeply. Hope someone here has the answer.<br /><br />Like one of your other fans who has written here, I too believe that nuns have done more for society in general than most other groups in the church. Continued prosperity and blessings to you and your SISTERS.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870062121444231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-37613786437676135402011-02-26T18:01:32.421-06:002011-02-26T18:01:32.421-06:00I was educated in RC schools (have a grandma named...I was educated in RC schools (have a grandma named Burns actually and one of my now decreased Burns' aunts was a nun) I SO loved The Troule with Angels that I bought the VHS and now have the DVD! I am not American tho adored Hayley Mills and was not evcen aware of a sequel which I now own. I actually found it AFTER I read how terrible it was was and the fact Hayley is not in it did not deter me. I do think it is my all time fav "nun" movie so was surprised to see you select it too but also very pleased!<br /><br />Like most girls who attended a RC girls' school, I pondered becoming a nun but this was the 70s and it just did not happen. I did get as far as Fromation House though, lol (and a talk with a senior nun) I do now still have many friends who are nuns and certainly I found Sister Act to be not that realistic. Not many nuns were habits (at least in North America post Vatican II) Even when nuns have roles that are secondary, they often have babits and while yes, there may be some congregations that do this, I doubt it is the norm. <br /><br />I did think Doubt was realistic though I attended a Roman Catholic mixed elementary school where my mom was also a teacher and so came to know the nuns very well and while it was an order that began in France and somewhqat more conservative than the Irish Catholic convent school I later attended, I adored my grade six teacher, a nun an the nuns were superb people.<br /><br />At least two of my major role models have been nuns and even if I never entered a convent, I think nuns have done more for the Church and society than much of the rest of the Church combined! <br /><br />Thanks fror your list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-10487424214258976092011-02-14T21:06:31.634-06:002011-02-14T21:06:31.634-06:00"The Singing Nun" with Debbie Reynolds!"The Singing Nun" with Debbie Reynolds!Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-91547266278716372032011-02-14T20:55:39.905-06:002011-02-14T20:55:39.905-06:00I am looking for the name of a movie about some nu...I am looking for the name of a movie about some nuns taking in an orphan boy named Dominique (1960's?). There was a song in the movie by the same name. This was my mom's favorite and would like to try to find it for her. Thanks for any helpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-42829637375317908342010-12-08T21:39:37.969-06:002010-12-08T21:39:37.969-06:00Thanks, John! I have a much longer list (I did a p...Thanks, John! I have a much longer list (I did a paper for my Masters on "The Changing Image of Priests and Nuns in Film." I maintain that Hollywood is watching us and, for the most part, is getting us right!Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-155012317907892632010-12-08T17:06:48.735-06:002010-12-08T17:06:48.735-06:00Lilies of the Field (1963 film)
An African-America...Lilies of the Field (1963 film)<br />An African-American handyman and a Baptist thinks he's just passing through a little town in New Mexico, but ends up staying awhile to build a chapel for German-speaking nuns. These nuns had escaped from Eastern Europe. The nuns are convinced that he was sent by God to help themJohn Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02492900180819129920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-35205527439320738412010-12-07T16:23:10.328-06:002010-12-07T16:23:10.328-06:00Anonymous--ha ha ha! Geena Davis! Actually, we had...Anonymous--ha ha ha! Geena Davis! Actually, we had a sister that looked just like her who died very young (42). Some people used to call her "Sr. Geena Davis." I probably needed to separate the question:<br />"What's your favorite nun movie?"<br />"What's the most realistic portrayal of a nun in movie?"Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-2014449094747878672010-12-07T16:07:19.863-06:002010-12-07T16:07:19.863-06:00I'm kind of astonished that Dead Man Walking c...I'm kind of astonished that Dead Man Walking came so low on the list, actually.<br /><br />But I'm not a nun.<br /><br />I did hear Sister Helen talking about how Susan Sarandon had contacted her, asking to make a movie out of her story. She had no idea who Susan Sarandon was, rented Thelma and Louise, and was focusing on Geena Davis thinking "I just don't possibly see how this is going to work ..." and then when she met Susan Sarandon in person was quite relieved to realize that she's the other one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-77687098870997365632010-12-07T13:36:53.431-06:002010-12-07T13:36:53.431-06:00To Readers on "Bells of St. Mary's" ...To Readers on "Bells of St. Mary's" I went on line about Major Richard Bong.He was America's most decorated air hero. On the set (during my fight scene)he was accompanied by beautiful Hollywood actresses. They stood nearby and watched the fight scene. This was 1945. Years later, he was killed flying a test plane, Burbank, Ca, and both engines blew out as he took off. A street witness could see him trying to open the cockpit but being so low he took it down to miss houses. I did not realize it then but I lived within miles of the accident, in LA. He was born in 1920 so was no more than 32, and married. His story is on line under Major Richard I. Bong, Air Museum Washington, D.C. Ingrid Bergman, unfortunately, left her husband shortly after the film and was in a love affair with Roberto Rosselini (Isabella, daughter) America was so conservative then - a House member demanded Congress remove her citizenship! (It was not done) On the set was a priest from the (if you can believe it) the Office for Film Decency. When Bing and Ingrid goofed around and hugged, the Priest told them not to for fear of magazine photo ops. Bob Frasco. I like your questions. Send more!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780384847141308689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-86217470332100003072010-12-07T11:18:02.257-06:002010-12-07T11:18:02.257-06:00RMJK--Yes, "Singing Nun" is surprisingly...RMJK--Yes, "Singing Nun" is surprisingly good. Hollywood was really striving for authenticity there....Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-70148045556020256762010-12-07T11:17:29.117-06:002010-12-07T11:17:29.117-06:00RMJK--the last movie you're talking about it &...RMJK--the last movie you're talking about it "The Miracle" (not to be confused with the great hockey movie "Miracle") ha ha.Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-70427140703011185662010-12-07T10:14:43.451-06:002010-12-07T10:14:43.451-06:00Great list. I actually haven't seen some of th...Great list. I actually haven't seen some of them (and will now check them out). Our family recently watched the Singing Nun and found it funny, touching and quite good. The Trouble with Angels is one of our family favorites. We will have to see the sequel now. Do you remember one about a nun who left the convent to try 'real life', and the Blessed Mother took her place until she returned? I saw it probably 30 or more years ago (it was black and white), but mostly remember how she prayed before the statue of the Blessed Virgin before she left, and the Blessed Mother stepped down from the statue to take her place. When she returned repentant, no one knew she had been gone.rmjkoltuniukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666551228660052667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-68909273848155310382010-12-06T23:27:34.612-06:002010-12-06T23:27:34.612-06:00Billy--I have a way long list of nuns films, but &...Billy--I have a way long list of nuns films, but "Mules" escaped me! Will def check out. Evidently, in real life, there was some nun that tried to straighten out Billy the Kid in the Wild West.... No kidding.Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-59312571398174301152010-12-06T18:12:36.533-06:002010-12-06T18:12:36.533-06:00Great post Helena. I probably seen all the films t...Great post Helena. I probably seen all the films the Sisters mentioned. All pretty good characterizations right? I am surprised nobody mentioned “2 Mules for Sister Sara”. Haha , probably too much of a Clint Eastwood/Don Siegal body count. Thanks. Robert J. WOW how cool was it to have met Ingrid Bergman in 1945?Will https://www.blogger.com/profile/01033498087561587670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-20199623622864337092010-12-06T18:03:13.762-06:002010-12-06T18:03:13.762-06:00Wow! I hope everybody reads your comment! Thanks s...Wow! I hope everybody reads your comment! Thanks so much for posting! I will definitely watch the film again and look for you! I think we are so cynical today that we can't believe society was actually somewhat like this. Was Bong in the movie? Thanks again and God bless. My mother loved the sisters who taught her for 12 yrs and never had anything bad to say about them.Sr. Helena Burns, fsphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196121481873845379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11789157.post-85175864450897938262010-12-06T15:36:20.815-06:002010-12-06T15:36:20.815-06:00Sister: "The Bells of St. Mary's" ha...Sister: "The Bells of St. Mary's" had a feeling of reality since I was an 8th grader at St. Thomas The Apostle School, Los Angeles, and had the honor of being picked to be the "bully boy" in the important fight scene which highlighted the story's relationship between Bing and Ingrid. Bing Crosby "supported" me while Ingrid Bergman's character supported the supposed "sissy boy" who I tormented on the school ground.<br />I felt at home on the set. Little known fact, WWII had a lot to do with our feelings about the times. On the set was a true war hero, Maj. Richard Bong, who shot down 33 Japanese planes. I shook his hand while he was surrounded by Hollywood beauties doing USO volunteer work. I miss the Catholic Church of this era. <br />Bob "Tommy Smith," Frasco<br />rjfrasco@comcast.netUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07780384847141308689noreply@blogger.com