She is a graduate of George Mason University. $48.1M, Runtime: To Justin, who would imagine a king. Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston star in Penny Marshall's delightful update of the 1947 classic "The Bishop's Wife." Regal Byrge found Penny Marshall's directing slow at times but felt that casting director Paula Herold had done wonders. Early on she stumbles through the Annie Lennox-penned "Step By Step," but the presence of the Georgia Mass Choir on six subsequent tracks melts her frosty reserve, People magazine wrote. "The Preacher's Wife" is a sweet and good-hearted comedy about the holiday season, and I suppose that is enough, although I would have liked it with more punch and bite. Eagle-eyed theologians will have already asked themselves how an angel can fall in love. [17], The Preacher's Wife currently holds a 62% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 47 reviews. The preacher, Henry Biggs (Courtney B. Vance), is happily married to his childhood sweetheart, Julia (Whitney Houston). PG. I can look in the window--even if I don't buy, Julia says. After filming, the church kept the pulpit, and the production crew worked with architects from the United Methodist Church to design and install rails more fitting of the Methodist style. God knows what Hes doing. Copyright 2023 To be re-imagining this classic and beloved holiday story is a gift, Anthony said, per Deadline. Angela Bassett and Anthony Hemingway are at the helm of the remake as producers. But not his struggles". In The Preacher's Wife Kate Bowler explores how women in evangelical churches and circles have managed to carve out their own place in the world of the evangelical celebrity. Interior sets were constructed at Chelsea Piers, a film and television production facility in Manhattan, New York. Be good for yourself. The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album is the soundtrack to the 1996 film of the same name and features songs performed and produced by American singer Whitney Houston, who also stars in the film. The production schedule was also impacted by Houston's decision only to shoot scenes with vocal performances during the afternoon. [11], Stephen Holden, writing for The New York Times, called the film "sweetly uplifting" and "a shrewdly conceived update", and had high praise for actress Jenifer Lewis and the funny scene where the children in the Christmas pageant cannot recall their lines. Its disrespectful to her craft and art she left behind and Penny Marshall. [2], Music critics saw a more emotionally engaged side of Houston, particularly with the soundtrack's gospel offerings. "My Heart Is Calling" became the soundtrack's final release. The heavenly emissary is supposed to help the good reverend over his midlife crisis, but he is distracted by the cleric's lovely young wife. I dont mean she was arrogant or conceited, but after she sang a song three or four times, I think she had a sense she had done enough takes. At the church's Christmas pageant, Henry finds his faith in God renewed and ties to his family restored. We do it because theyre capable and because nobody else is necessarily looking out for them, he says of African-American talent. It tells the story of an inner-city pastor who grows discouraged with his never-ending struggle, asks God for help, and gets it, in the form of an angel from above. Washington plays a charming angel named Dudley who's sent to earth to help a young minister (Courtney B. Vance) and his beautiful wife (Houston) revive their marriage! Reverend Henry Biggs is the pastor of a small struggling African American Baptist church in a poverty-stricken neighborhood of New York City. Producer: Ring in the Christmas season with Freeform's 25 days of Christma. [3] The screenplay was written by Nat Mauldin and Allan Scott. Biggs prays to God for help - and help arrives in . A teacher takes on the corrupt leadership of an Irish reform school in this drama based on a true story. Some fans, however, seemed a bit upset about remaking the classic film starring Whitney. [3] The production leased the church, and began renovating it in February 1996. Apple Inc. It is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife,[2] which in turn was based on the 1928 novel of the same name by Robert Nathan. A favorite song of hers since childhood, it gained renewed popularity when it was heard in the film. Dudley tells Henry that he is an angel sent by God to help him, but Henry is deeply suspicious of Dudley. Add it to your Watchlist to receive updates and availability notifications. She also criticized Marshall's directing for being slow and tedious. However, Jeremiah, who has the faith of a child, still remembers Dudley, and wishes him a merry Christmas. Rights | Terms and The world premiere of The Preacher's Wife, the new musical penned by Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey, will be part of the Alliance Theatre's 2023-2024 season in Atlanta, Georgia. Find out where The Preacher's Wife is streaming, if The Preacher's Wife is on Netflix, and get news and updates, on Decider. With his work done, Dudley gives the Biggs family a fully decorated Christmas tree as a gift. It tells the story of an inner-city pastor who grows discouraged with his never-ending struggle, asks God for help, and gets it, in the form of an angel from above. She laughed a lot. Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir), Joy to the World (feat. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. 15 Songs, 1 hour, 1 minute All Rights Reserved. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. After hearing the announcement, fans had mixed reactions. They have spotted a large hole in the story: Dudley is not, strictly speaking, an angel at all, but a human who died 30 years earlier and has now been sent from heaven on this aid mission. This page was last edited on 11 April 2023, at 03:49. It debuted straight at number one and spent 26 consecutive weeks at the top from December 14, 1996, to June 7, 1997. Personally, we can't wait to see it! (main theme from The Preacher's Wife) Written by David Wolfert and Sandy Linzer. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John Iain Glen, who is a firm believer in strong discipline. It was, she concluded, slow and the overall tone of the film "strangely solemn"with only minor relief given by Jenifer Lewis' biting, scathingly funny turn as a tart-tongued mother. The film is a remake of the 1947 The Bishop's Wife, which starred Cary Grant as the angel and David Niven and Loretta Young as the church couple. The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall and starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. You are my joy. To my Nippy Inc. family, you know who you are and what you do, I love you. To Deborah Chase and Houston Productions- Lets do it again, and again, and again. Credits are given to Robert E. Sherwood and Leonardo Bercovici for the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife, and to author Robert Nathan (for his novel The Bishop's Wife). To Courtney Reverend Biggs, keep on preaching. An angel comes to Earth to help a preacher save his church and his family. Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score. A remake with gospel music of the "The Bishop's Wife". Were blessed when we come and when we go. [5], Filming began in early January 1996. Moreover, as Washington reflected to Variety magazine, the film provided opportunities for those underrepresented in show business: "Im happy to know that on a film like Devil in a Blue Dress we put 100 or so many black people to work, and it was the same with The Preachers Wife, [Washington] said. Julia's wasp-tongued mother, Margueritte is also suspicious of Dudley, because she believes the newcomer will break up her daughter's marriage. I love you, your wife. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. To my Aunt Bae-Know this, I love you. Kids & Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Romance. We do not endorse cheating. StarringDenzel WashingtonWhitney HoustonCourtney VanceGregory HinesJenifer LewisLoretta Devine Directed byPenny Marshall Tubi logo The Georgia Mass Choir), The Bodyguard (Original Soundtrack Album), Daddy's Little Girls (Music Inspired By the Film), A Good Man Is Hard to Find (The Soundtrack), Sparkle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), The Best Man Holiday (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), The Fighting Temptations (Music from the Motion Picture). "Movie Review - The Preacher's Wife". Dec 19, 2022 13:00 PM EST. To Lois Smith and PMK, thank you for sticking through the thick and the thicker. Terms and Policies This is my favorite movie all-time! 1996. Lawson, Terry. Is the Pastor's Wife Required to Do Anything? When a pastor prays for guidance to find balance in his family life, his answer comes in the form of a kindly angel-in-disguise (Washington). The role of a pastor's wife is the same as that of any other wife in a believing household: to love God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love and support her husband as he follows God. Despite these reservations, I found myself enjoying The Preacher's Wife, for its simple but real pleasures: For the way Houston sings, for the glimpses of the people in the church congregation, and for the way preacher tries his hardest to do the right thing. But things take a hilarious twist when Dudley accidentally falls in love with . The movie's US gross was only slightly below that of Evita ($50 million) and above those for Romeo + Juliet ($46.3 million) and One Fine Day ($46.2 million). (The church used the rental fees paid by the production to replace its boiler and HVAC system. The Preacher's Wife was the third film produced by Washington's company Mundy Lane Entertainment. Vance turns in a sound, touching performance as a pastor who spends much of his time visiting the sick, distributing food baskets, and helping an innocent young man defend himself against criminal charges. After hearing the announcement, fans had mixed reactions. A cleric begins to doubt himself and is visited by an angel. God bless you and yours. The soundtrack was released on November 26, 1996 by Arista Records and BMG Entertainment. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. By The Preacher's Wife. 2h 4m, Distributor: [11][12] It stayed for a total of 38 weeks, 49 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart and the Top R&B Albums chart respectively. For those that havent seen the classic Christmas movie, The Preachers Wife (which in and of itself is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishops Wife) tells the story of Dudley (an angel played by Denzel Washington) coming to earth to assist preacher Henry Biggs (played by Courtney Vance, who will star in the upcoming remake) and his wife Julia (played by Whitney Houston) as they struggle to save their church and family during the holiday season. Even the villain, a property developer named Joe Hamilton (Gregory Hines) isn't really so evil. Julia worries that her marriage is failing. Manufactured and Distributed by Arista Records, Inc., a unit of BMG Entertainment, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Trinity United Methodist Church in Newark, New Jersey, served as the Biggs' New York City church. Filming occurred there from March 11 to April 3, with about a quarter of the church's membership hired as extras. Known as the Pacific Rim Tour, Houston played shows in Japan, Thailand, Tawian, Australia and Hawaii. The production filmed in several crime-ridden areas of New York City to achieve authenticity. The Georgia Mass Choir) 3:15 4 Hold On, Help Is On the Way (feat. Washington plays a charming angel named Dudley who's sent to earth to help a young minister (Courtney B. Vance) and his beautiful wife (Houston) revive their marriage! Excited about this "teaser" we just let out of the bag today! A very long time ago I happened on "The Bishop's Wife" and really liked it, but it wasn't a Christmas classic and I never saw it again. November 26, 1996 After Henry confronts Dudley, Dudley realizes that he is falling in love with Julia. Some final scenes shot were those at the Main Street Cafe in Tarrytown, New York. To my brothers Michael and Gary, I love you. [4] Houston was paid $10 million to appear in the film, making her the highest paid black actress at the time.[3]. Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. More often than not I did have enough. [15], In contrast, Caren Weiner Campbell, writing for Entertainment Weekly, found Denzel Washington to be lackluster (though the gospel singing scenes were quite good). the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Byrge, Duane. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Why Trust Us? She found Courtney B. Vance's acting humorless, and was highly critical of Whitney Houston's acting. Best of 2022 Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. Houston performed "I Believe in You and Me" and later followed by a brief interview broadcast live on the BBC in the United Kingdom. After a tumultuous upbringing, she yearns to keep her traumas buried in her past. Peter Adee, Jess Auerbach, Dallas Austin, Brian Avnet, Laurie Badami, Stephen Barnes, Michelle Belcher, Carol Bell, A.J. All tracks are produced by Houston and Mervyn Warren, except where noted. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Holden, Stephen. director of photography (as Miroslav Ondricek) Film Editing by George Bowers Stephen A. Rotter The Georgia Mass Choir) 3:06 5 I Go to the Rock (feat. Although most evangelical traditions bar women from ordained ministry, many women have carved out unofficial positions of power in their husbands' spiritual empires or their own ministries. When Whitney Davis brought this idea to me, I instinctively called Courtney and we knew instantly that wed be working together to bring this uplifting story to new audiences. 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