Posted on 06/19/2010 6:36:09 AM PDT by JoeProBono
They really were "on a mission from God."
In a stunning move by the Vatican, the classic Dan Aykroyd-John Belushi comedy film "The Blues Brothers" was declared a "Catholic classic" alongside more pious films such as "The Ten Commandments" and "The Passion of the Christ."
The announcement was made in the Vatican's official newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, corresponding with 30th anniversary of the release of the film.
"As a former altar boy from age 6 . . . but a somewhat lapsed Catholic, I was delighted with the endorsement," Aykroyd said in a message to The Post yesterday.
AYKROYD & BELUSHI On a mission from God."My local monsignor will immediately be receiving a check for parish needs."
L'Osservatore editor Gian Maria Vian praised the flick for its plot, in which Jake Blues (Belushi) and his brother Elwood (Aykroyd) battle cops, neo-Nazis and crazed country fans in a bid to save the Catholic orphanage where they were raised....
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Hmm, not sure who that Senator is, but he sure looks like one of those Chicago politicians.
“Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration, don’t fail me now.”
Importantly, in the movie there is an important bit of ecumenism, which wouldn’t be missed by the church.
After being given their mission, they are in despair over how to raise the funds until they go to an Evangelical church, where Reverend Cleophus James (James Brown) inspires them to reform their band.
Willie ‘Too Big’ Hall:
“You’ll never get Matt and Mr. Fabulous out of them high-payin’ gigs.”
Jake:
“Oh yeah? Well me and the Lord, we have an understanding.”
"I hate Illinois Nazis."
Reverend Cleophus James:
Praise God!
Elwood:
And God bless the United States of America!
Mrs. Tarantino:
Are you the police?
Elwood:
No, ma’am. We’re musicians.
Elwood:
It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark, and we’re wearing sunglasses.
Jake:
Hit it.
Elwood:
This is definitely Lower Wacker Drive! If my estimations are correct, we should be very close to the Honorable Richard J. Daley Plaza!
Jake:
That’s where they got that Picasso.
Elwood:
Yep.
Anyway...this has to be the line that made this story happen:
Elwood:
“I’m going to become a priest.”
Cook County Assessor’s Office Clerk:
Can I help you?
[the brothers back him up and lift him onto the counter]
Jake:
This is where they pay the taxes, right?
Cook County Assessor’s Office Clerk:
Right.
Elwood:
This money is for the year’s assessment of Saint Helen of the Blessed Shroud Orphanage in Calumet City, Illinois.
Jake:
5,000 bucks, it’s all there pal...
Thanks for the ping. I haven’t seen this movie.
The “assessor” was Steven Spielberg..
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