Thursday, 20 October 2016

Withdrawing from society


There has just been a documentary on Michael Powell, and it made me remember this interesting nun. She was not cut out for the contemplative life, I think...


After she kicked the habit...


... things got a little out of hand...
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  1. John Going Gently20 October 2016 at 04:27

    She could ring a mean bell just with her right hand though!

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    1. Tom Stephenson20 October 2016 at 04:34

      Whilst standing on the edge of 1000 foot-deep cliff! That's my kinda gal.

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  2. potty20 October 2016 at 04:49

    Black Narsissus? Kind of racy at one time. What a strong cast.

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    1. Tom Stephenson20 October 2016 at 05:24

      Yes. It was banned by the Catholic Church in America. The film that finished him was 'Peeping Tom' - to early for its time.

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  3. The Broad20 October 2016 at 05:31

    Fabulous film...

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    1. Tom Stephenson20 October 2016 at 11:50

      Yes - my fave is A Canterbury Tale. Maybe I have mentioned this before....

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  4. Lesley UK20 October 2016 at 05:41

    I don't think that eye make up will ever catch on.

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  5. libby20 October 2016 at 08:18

    What a character! I loved Black Narcissus and thought she was fabulous.....Peeping Tom though..not so much.

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    1. Tom Stephenson20 October 2016 at 11:52

      I am associated with the small boy in Peeping Tom through his godson - another Columba. The original Columba is the same age as me - exactly. It isn't a feel-good film, that's for sure.

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  6. The Weaver of Grass20 October 2016 at 10:45

    I just find the whole thing very creepy.

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    1. Tom Stephenson20 October 2016 at 12:11

      The above 'BOO!' was taken from the Halloween window display of a vegetarian wholefood shop here in Bath. Pathetic...

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    2. Tom Stephenson20 October 2016 at 12:12

      Shame our local butcher doesn't do Halloween window displays - they've got real blood.

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  7. Frances20 October 2016 at 16:20

    It's The Red Shoes that I remember.

    Currently, over here the Smithsonian Museum of American History is trying to raise money to restore those Ruby Red Slippers that Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz. Taxpayers are being spared this. The Smithsonian is a public museum.

    I am still recovering from watching last night's debate.

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 October 2016 at 03:30

      I loved Trump's final nail in his own coffin - "I will respect the decision of the people in this historical election of the President of the United States - so long as I win!"

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  8. Cro Magnon20 October 2016 at 21:31

    That first picture is quite haunting. I've seen the film many times, and she always disturbs me.

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    1. Tom Stephenson21 October 2016 at 03:31

      I have always fancied her (as did Powell) and I had quite a few girlfriends who looked - and behaved - just like her.

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  9. Rachel Phillips20 October 2016 at 23:58

    Ah yes. Sister Ruth. I know her well

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