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A ministry of the ChildCare Action Project: Christian Analysis of American Culture (CAP Ministry) A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Christian Ministry. www.capalert.com/ Entertainment Media Analysis Report A service to His little ones through you in His name by His Word MAR2011.037.4  Episode 4 - Y-N-V? (2008), Not Rated [Solid G-NR*] (14.2min) The #1 Christian entertainment media analysis service on the Internet. We give you OBJECTIVE tools NO ONE ELSE CAN to help YOU make an informed decision for yourself whether a film is fit for your family. Over 1300 analyses for parents, grandparents, pastors, youth leaders and more. |
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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Episode 4 - Y-N-V? Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Sonlight Pictures, Cloud Ten Pictures Distribution (US): Sonlight Pictures Director(s): Pete Bauer Producer(s): Dea Bauer, Pete Bauer Writing Credits: Pete Bauer Film Editing: Pete Bauer Viewed at Cloud Ten Pictures Online Screening Room This analysis was made possible by the professional courtesy of Cloud Ten Pictures.   Cloud Ten Pictures is launching a special Dove™ Foundation Family approved series for television, five episodes of Nikki & Babs: DOs & DOUBTs. They have invited the CAP Movie Ministry to prepare analyses of each of the episodes. This is analysis of the fourth episode: Y-N-V?.Nikki (Dorothea Bauer) is recalling her history with Babs (Tiffany Ross) and remembers how she has envied Babs for a long time. Babs has done so many things in her so far short life. But now comes an opportunity for Nikki to let Babs envy her. An opening at the local Christian radio station, WYNV for an intern just opened up. Babs' friend, Ariel told Babs while Babs was sitting with Nikki that she was leaving for college and that the move would leave an internship open. One internship. And both Nikki and Babs want the job. Now the friction starts. The theme of this episode is James 4:1 - 3. Pete Bauer evidently used paraphrasing of the ESV Bible. Nikki usually reads a verse or two from the Bible at the end of each episode. What she read in this episode 4 was: You covet but you do not receive. You envy but you cannot obtain. You ask but you do not receive because you ask wrongly. If one compares the above paraphrasing with what the KJV says, the little difference is appropriate for the intended audience. As promised a comparative of four of the five episodes of Nikki & Babs - DOs and DOUBTs follows.  The span of scoring across the four episodes is still realtively inconsequential -- 83, 83, 84, 92. Except maybe for this episode with a final score of 92, again there is hardly enough scoring difference for a comparative to be useful. But, as promised, I will, continue with the comparative through the five episodes. Only if Pete Bauer gets dirty in the episode 5 will the comparative show much of anything useful. So far, it shows an nine-point spread over the four episodes. Good job, Pete! Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 77 out of 100 This time Nikki and Babs really get into it. Tooth and nail. After a lengthy verbal attack of each other, Nikki drags Babs to the floor and they pound each other. Not good role modeling to be sure. One might think "I'd do the same" but then might be a good example of asking yourself WWJD. [Rom. 12:18] Impudence/Hate (I) - 77 out of 100 An animated argument is what started the fisticuffs in which Nikki and Babs participated. Much of it was rather hateful and all of it borne of accusations. Here is a good portrayal of what Jesus addressed when He warned us of making judgments based on mere appearances. [John 7:24] Sexual Immorality (S) - 100 out of 100 No assaults on morality and decency applicable to this investigation area were found. Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 100 out of 100 Same here. Offense to God (O) - 100 out of 100 Nada. Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 Zilch. SCRIPTURAL APPLICATION(S) If needed to focus or fortify, applicable text is underlined or bracketed [ ] or bold. If you wish to have full context available, the Blue Letter Bible is a convenient source. If you use the Blue Letter Bible, a new window will open. Close it to return here or use "Window" in your browser's menu bar to alternate between the CAP page and the Blue Letter Bible page. CHAPTER/VERSE ***Selected Scriptures of Armour against the influence of the entertainment industry*** As always, it is best to refer to the Findings/Scoring section -- the heart of the CAP analysis model -- for the most complete assessment possible of this movie. |
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 Wanton Violence/Crime (W) - 77 out of 100 Impudence/Hate (I) - 77 out of 100 Sexual Immorality (S) - 100 out of 100 Drugs/Alcohol (D) - 100 out of 100 Offense to God (O) - 100 out of 100 Murder/Suicide (M) - 100 out of 100 |
| There are some in the entertainment industry who maintain that 1) violent programming is harmless because no studies exist that prove a connection between violent entertainment and aggressive behavior in children, and 2) young people know that television, movies, and video games are simply fantasy. Unfortunately, they are wrong on both accounts." And "Viewing violence may lead to real life violence." I applaud these associations for fortifying 1 Cor. 15:33. Read the rest of the story. From our years of study, I contend that other aberrant behaviors, attitudes, and expressions can be inserted in place of "violence" in that statement. Our Director - Child Psychology Support, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist concurs. For example, "Viewing arrogance against fair authority may lead to your kids defying you in real life." Or "Viewing sex may lead to sex in real life." Likewise and especially with impudence, hate and foul language. I further contend that any positive behavior can be inserted in place of "violence" with the same chance or likelihood of being a behavior template for the observer; of being incorporated into the behavior mechanics and/or coping skills of the observer. In choosing your entertainment, please consider carefully the "rest of the story" and our findings. |
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