Wed Mat

 

Right let’s get off this topic of Bishops, shall we? And look instead at their wives!

The 1947 film “The Bishop’s Wife” was nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture, along with Best Director for Harry Koster and the film’s original score and film editing…the film captured the Oscar for Best Sound. How this film managed to not receive nominations for its performances is beyond me…

I thought…No, I knew that I was simply enchanted by the film “The Preacher’s Wife.” That was until I finally sat down to watch this version, filmed over 50 years earlier called “The Bishop’s Wife.” 

The storyline is similar. A Bishop is caught up in trying to raise funds for a cathedral…in doing so, he compromises his values, his marriage and his family. One evening he prays for the answers…in walks an “angel” who guides him through the journey of finding the answer. 

I don’t believe that faith, per se, is required to fully appreciate this film. Though, I can’t help but believe that one’s faith would be greatly enhanced by the film. The film’s message is one of principle…one of love…one of family. The film is such a wondrous reminder that miracles do exist, and that we are called to be that miracle to each other. 

Cary Grant, in a magnificent performance, plays the Angel…named Dudley. Grant, in the role played by Courtney Vance in the later film, adds so much to the role that Vance never could. Grant gives it a dignity, a gentleness, a kindness that escaped the later version of the film. Even Grant’s facial expressions…in each and every moment…well, they just sparkle. 

In the role of the Bishop, David Niven gives the role also a dignity that was lacking in Denzel Washington’s performance. Of course, in Washington’s defense…he added a warmth and humanness that is lacking a bit from Niven. There were times I began to wonder why this wife, played by Loretta Young, would have fallen for such a distant, dignified man when she was so full of life and love and joy. I wished that Niven had toned it down just a touch and shown a bit more warmth at some point. There is a scene towards the end of the film that just displays brilliant lighting…Niven is walking up the sidewalk towards the Professor’s apartment…the screen is darker…as he moves towards the apartment step by step the screen begins to lighten. It’s as if he’s moving into the light…discovering his answer…ending his journey. It’s subtle and yet so masterful. 

Young, as “The Bishop’s Wife”, grows the most throughout the film and watching her transition is a joy. Her scenes with her husband, her young daughter and with Dudley are as beautiful as they are different. 

In supporting roles, James Gleason brings light to Sylvester, a cab driver who befriends Young. Monty Woolley as The Professor, Matilda played by Elsa Lanchester and Gladys Cooper’s Mrs. Hamilton are all wonderfully portrayed. Even the role of the young daughter is carried off nicely by Karolyn Grimes.

“The Bishop’s Wife” is a joyous film…it is far above “The Preacher’s Wife” because we are allowed to focus on the characters, instead of the distractions of special effects. In this film, “little” miracles are done onscreen…yet, they are interwoven into the fabric of the film instead of dominating the film. The music complements the film instead of overpowers it. “The Bishop’s Wife” is a beautiful film. © Written by Richard Propes
The Independent Critic 

Wednesday [16 to 20]

(1201) Afternoon all. (1329)

 

20. Mary might have loved that confectionery


19. Moosh corner


18. On other pages

There are two up at UHC-WP and one at NOWP.

17. TDS today


16. AI trick?

That sounded reasonable as a community note until I saw “Snopes” … just can’t be trusted.

Try these

  1. Which denomination’s Bishop wears a chasuble or cope?
  2. What is the Bishop’s Gambit?
  3. Which Bishop inspired Santa Claus?
  4. Which comedy programme had an episode called The Bishop’s Gambit?
  5. Which TV Series had a Bishop plus Derek Nimmo?
  6. Is the Church of Scotland governed by Bishops?

New kid on the block

 

Or to look at it another way … a different model of blogging or Xing. There’s also a new darling around:

Can’t remember if she was via IYE or Toodles or another commenter but I suspect, gladly, we’ll be seeing more of her. She wants the “facts on the table”, non-adversarial model of business practice, which is a bit naive unless you’re a right bstd to begin with. Allow me to explain.

There are so many feisty ladies online (good), on the right side of politics (good), real assets to this field (good) but they do not understand the sheer level of abuse and insult … I do put it down to them being ladies. There are differences and one is that unbridled abuse does hurt them inside.

One, Sophia, is now in hospital because of the stalking and worry on her canalboat. The good thing is her brother is with her for now, thank goodness. But he works, has his family. There is a way to gain strength … as Don McLean sang: “Father, Son and Holy Ghost.” These are anything but abstract, they’re a source of strength and calm. But of course, the majority want no part of that core assistance. So be it … one can lead a horse … etc.

This lady (in the clip) also does not want money, paid membership of her channel, tiers of payment, she just wants to share online. Good, good.

But she’s going to be trolled … sorry, night follows day. She’ll be simped too, men will want to bonk her. Is she going to engage with the trolling bottomfeeders, as if they’re open to reason … or just cut em, no further discussion? She owes it to her good commenters to cut out the bad … sorry, but it has to be done.

We’re lucky at Unherdables in that none of our core readers are known for taking a step backwards … so someone trolling meets a Rottweiler reception, excuse my French. Our two ladies are also tough.

Best to this one above and prayers for Sophia and her.

Wednesday [1 to 5]

(0551) Morning all. Have a lovely, non-sleazy Wednesday. (0636)

 

5. Brit sleaze

4. Steve at 1283

  • UN Facing ‘Imminent Financial Collapse’ Admits Secretary General as Countries Won’t Cough Up Membership Fees
  • FBI Raids Illegal Biolab Inside a Private Home in Las Vegas — Authorities Discover Thousands of Vials, Links to CCP-Connected California Lab
  • US Healthcare Executive Arrested in Serbia Over Massive $300 million COVID Fraud Scheme
  • French Far-Left Leader Mélenchon Celebrates the ‘Great Replacement’ for a New France
  • Migrant Encounters at Border Hit Historic Low Not Seen Since Nixon Administration
  • The End of the Energy Truce: Record Mass Strike on Ukraine’s Energy System
  • No One Left to Put in Trenches’: How Ukraine’s Coercive Draft Erodes Its Own Army from Within
  • Massive X Class Flares Puts Cardiac Patients At Risk – Be Aware and Proactive
  • BBC doesn’t only have a global audience, it also heads the Trusted News Initiative, a global coalition of media to tackle “disinformation”
  • Awards Season
  • Much more.

3. Vote fraud

2. DAD at 1283

a) French judicial authorities raided X’s Paris office today in connection with a politicized criminal investigation into alleged manipulation of algorithms and purported fraudulent data extraction.

b) La Défense (92): A Quebec tourist was raped after getting off a night bus; she bit Ahmed’s genitals to survive.

c) French Women in danger. It is encouraging to see a generation of young conservative women taking the floor for what is worth fighting for.

d) Iceland’s proposed EU Referendum Is a fraud.

e) Sad news. In Quelaines-Saint-Gault, the bells of Saint-Gault Church rang for the last time. In a few days, the 1000 year old building will be demolished to make way for a memorial, at an estimated cost of €120,000.

1. Thune

The day the music died [12 till close of play]

(1729) Evening all. February 3rd, 1959.

 

13. The day the music died …

But February made me shiver
With every blogpost I’d deliver
Bad news on the doorstep
I couldn’t take one more step


12. Steve corner

a. At 1283:

  • Hearts of Oak: Stewart Rhodes – Oath Keepers: J6 Reflections & Defending American Freedoms

b. War Room

  • Mike Davis: I Didn’t Watch The Grammys; It’d Be More Fun To Go To An Insane Asylum, But I’d Say This: Who Cares What These Hollywood People Think? We The People Demand That Our Border Is Secure!
  • Peter Schweizer: The Head Of The Mexican News Agency Openly Admits: “We Are Quietly Carrying Out The Reconquest Of Our Territories The US Took From Us In 1848
  • Captain James Fanell: Don’t Be Misled; Xi Jinping Is More Powerful Than Ever. There Are Many Rumors Floating Around The Chinese Leadership That Are Not Based Upon Fact
  • Natalie Winters: Following The Radical Changes In China’s Central Military Commission, You Must Look Closely At Two Factions: The Younger Generals Who Want To Invade Taiwan As Soon As Possible And The Older Guard, Who Is A Bit More Hesitant
  • Chad Mizelle: If you work in government and can’t follow the wishes of the duly elected president of the United States, then you need to leave!
  • Dr Bradley Thayer: The EU Just Murdered Western Civilization

Tuesday [11]

(1615) It’s been one of those insane days, inc. long talk with MMutR, from which came four topics for the blog, plus cooking up days of food, plus washing. Because of all the lost time today, evening’s festivities will kick off at 1730, ok. (1653)

 

11. The Trigger

This topic is partly Shona and Watch if for Days (a Columbo episode review), pistols v revolvers, plus this idea of sudden triggering, even after a very long time.

Shona … this is a gal whose voice many find listenable and endearing, plus we admire her deep dive research, just as with Grifty imho. For me, it’s a pity her topic is old Columbo episodes but they’re her interest, so there we are.

The murder itself, bringing in suppressors, revolvers and pistols, I need not address, as Shona does it, plus some commenters. The bit I’d like to address is what MMutR mentioned … that sometimes a sudden decision is based on some longheld resentment or a lingering dislike or whatever, but nothing actually happens for maybe twenty years, then suddenly it does … maybe terminally.

MMutR used the example of an Azimov story I think it was where a long time Gardener, defender, all round useful chap, was going to be promoted by the Emperor, the Gardener did not want, he was happy as Gardener, as it got him outdoors. Now he’d be stuck inside with those sorts of people.

He begged the Emperor, the Emperor in his regal, OTT way, said no, you deserve no less than this promotion, the Gardener killed him.

All right, to the Trigger in the Columbo. The PA, helper, offsider, campaign manager, told the Senator (at 8:43) it would be done Y way, the Candidate wanted Z way. The CM said nope, I’ve looked after you till now, have always done it well, we’re doing it my way.

The look on the Candidate’s face should have been the warning, but worse was to come. The CM turned upon going through the door and said something like: “I know where the bodies are hidden.”

Er. Um. 😳

The rest you can guess. Shona goes on to talk about the sound of suppressed guns.

I have a short tale from today. There is a raped girl on X and we mutually follow. She is right down on Rupert Lowe for wanting to head this inquiry, she virtually says he’s a megalomaniac toxic male type. Anyway, she likes Kemi’s manner, plus Nige is soft too, she’s thinking of rejoining the Tories.

Er. Um. 😳

I had a think, thought I’d distance myself from her, went into X … gulp … she’s reposted something I reposted, with a heart.

Er. Um. 😳

Sudden change of plan … do nowt, stay shtum. My next thought was hmmmmm, I need to be a bit careful with our unherdable chaps here … what if I trigger one of you? 🫢 Chapesses too! ☺️