an even worse movie than JJF (tho' when discussing Whoopi's '80s output, it's all relative).
her only bright moments ever seem to have been "the color purple," "ghost," and "corinna, corinna."
Oh the first Sister Act is pretty funny. But after Purple, H'wood (and her agent) decided to put her in one mediocre comedy after another.
Ghost,
Corrina, Corrina &
Sister Act (as well as the hilarious
Soapdish) were all from the 90's. Here's her 80's ouvre:
Homer and Eddie (1989) .... Eddie Cervi
Beverly Hills Brats (1989) .... Cameo appearance
Comicitis (1989)
Clara's Heart (1988) .... Clara Mayfield
The Telephone (1988) .... Vashti Blue
Fatal Beauty (1987) .... Rita Rizzoli
Burglar (1987) .... Bernice 'Bernie' Rhodenbarr
Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) .... Terry Dolittle
The Color Purple (1985) .... Celie
Citizen (1982)
Beyond
Color Purple, I think only
Clara's Heart was half-decent, featuring the not-yet-Doogie Neil Patrick Harris in his debut.