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Sister Act (franchise)
''Sister Act'' is an American media franchise created by Paul Rudnick and currently consisting of two films: ''Sister Act'' (1992), '' Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'' (1993), and a Broadway musical. Films ''Sister Act'' (1992) When a lively lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) sees her mobster beau, Vince LaRocca (Harvey Keitel), commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, Deloris proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters. In an effort to keep her out of trouble, they assign Deloris to the convent's choir, an ensemble that she soon turns into a vibrant and soulful act that gains widespread attention. The film was one of the most financially successful comedies of the early 1990s, grossing $231 million worldwide. ''Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit'' (1993) In the sequel, Las Vegas performer Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) is surprised by a visit from her nun friends, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Rudnick
Paul Rudnick (born December 29, 1957) is an American writer. His plays have been produced both on and off Broadway and around the world. He is also known for having written the screenplays for several movies, including '' Sister Act'', ''Addams Family Values'', ''Jeffrey'', and ''In & Out''. Ben Brantley, when reviewing Rudnick's ''The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told'' in ''The New York Times'', wrote that, "Line by line, Mr. Rudnick may be the funniest writer for the stage in the United States today." Early life Rudnick was born and raised in a Jewish family in Piscataway, New Jersey, where his mother, Selma, was a publicist and his father, Norman, was a physicist. Rudnick attended Piscataway High School. He attended Yale College before moving to New York City, where he wrote book jacket copy and worked as an assistant to his friend, the costume designer William Ivey Long. Rudnick began writing for magazines, including ''Esquire'', ''Vogue'', ''Vanity Fair'' and '' Spy''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
