Episode 191 - Sister Act with Candice Palladino

In this episode of 100 Things We Learned From Film, we’re joined by award winning actress and creator Candice Palladino to dive deep into the 1992 comedy classic Sister Act, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, and Harvey Keitel. Together we uncover 100 fascinating facts about the film, from behind-the-scenes stories and casting choices to filming locations, production trivia, and the unforgettable music that turned this movie into a worldwide hit. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or revisiting the convent for the first time in years, this episode is packed with insights and laughs.

Candice brings her unique perspective as a performer and creative to help us explore the legacy of Sister Act and why it remains one of the most beloved comedies of the ’90s. Expect trivia you didn’t know, behind-the-scenes secrets you’ll love, and plenty of fun along the way as we celebrate one of cinema’s most joyful films. If you’re passionate about movie facts, film history, and laughs, this is the episode for you.

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All of Candice's links and Socials can be found on her website at: www.candicepalladino.com so get on that because she's a brilliant follow!

But we seriously recommend checking out the short horror film BLINK created by Fraught Productions and starring Candice and Penelope Yeulet. It's the scariest 3 minutes you'll watch today!

Also Candice's Comedy Musical Web series IT'S DAISY MAY:

https://youtu.be/FTXxfYe2Jv4?si=ZULS8jeyPIf-AW9F

Just a sweet southern gal that wants be friends and nothing creepy at all... We promise!

The picture used on the Thumbnail is credited to photographer Richard Wakefield... the one of Candice. not the Whoppi one. That was knicked off a google image search, innit?

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Sister Act is a 1992 American musical crime comedy film directed by Emile Ardolino and written by Paul Rudnick (billed as Joseph Howard). It stars Whoopi Goldberg as a lounge singer forced to hide in a convent after being placed in a witness protection program. It also features Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel.

Sister Act was one of the most financially successful comedies of the early 1990s, grossing $231 million worldwide against a $31 million budget. Its success extended to the home video market, and it was the most rented film of 1993 in the United States. The film spawned a franchise, which consists of the 1993 sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and a musical adaptation, which premiered in 2006