For this week in mid-December, I want you to relax and be treated to the ultimate feel-good Christmas movie classic, "The Bells of St. Mary's".
While it does contain all the usual sentiments you'd expect from a 1945 Bing Crosby Christmas film, this one surpasses the others due to the wonderfully written story and realistic performance of Ingrid Bergman. By giving this film it's firm grounding she actually raises it to a higher level than the glut of similar but lesser Christmas movies.
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| Bing Crosby & Ingrid Bergman declare a holiday |
Bing's "Father O'Malley" comes to take over from the ailing former Pastor of the school but, unknown to the nuns, he is also there to evaluate whether St. Mary's should be closed or remain open. But while the Father is doing his evaluating, the sisters are fervently praying that the rich man who has built a massive and modern building next door will just suddenly give it to them to be their new St. Mary's School.
There are lots of clashes of words, wit, ideals, faith, and personality between Bing's easy-going Father O'Malley and Ingrid's practical Sister Superior that cause both tension and a good deal of humor. But it also leads to the ultimate confrontation between the two when the Sister Superior is re-assigned without a choice away from the school she loves so much at the recommendation of Father O'Malley who goes "over her head" to get it done.
Whatever happens, make sure you don't miss the final 5 minutes of the film. It's the big "payoff".
I could rave about this film much more but it's time for you to just go and watch it. I'll also be watching it (again) and hoping it enhances your date, your weekend and your Christmas. That's a tall order, but this film can deliver it.
Love, Laura-Lee
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| Horace P. Bogardus. "Generosity. Benevolence. And dust." |
LAURA-LEE'S REQUIREMENTS:
- Good Story
- Appeals to BOTH Men & Women
- Funny
- Witty
- Good acting
- Plot Twist
- Evokes "warm fuzzies"
- Motivates snuggling
- No Graphic Sex, Violence or Swearing
- Leaves you with good feelings/thoughts
- "Jazzed" and anxious to share it
- Available on the Internet right now for FREE (so you can watch it Immediately)
(I encourage "lookie-loos" to check out my PlayLists and Recommendations)
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| Promo Poster |
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."
Philippians 4:8 (NIV)
(And the "something extra" this week for those of you who scrolled all the way to the bottom of the page?
"Celtic Woman" live in concert. Cuddle up and enjoy the joy of good music. I hope you're in the company of someone who loves you. You need to know that you matter.)
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