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(While the Scriptural references are certainly not subjective, my commentary may be and sometimes is somewhat subjective.)
 Cast/Crew Details Courtesy Internet Movie Database Production (US): Walt Disney Productions Distribution (US): Buena Vista Film Distribution Co. Inc. Director(s): Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske Producer(s): Walt Disney, Erdman Penner Writting Credits: Ward Greene, Erdman Penner, Joe Rinaldi, Ralph Wright, Don DaGradi, Joe Grant Music: Sonny Burke, Peggy Lee, Oliver Wallace Film Editing: Donald Halliday Animation: Dan MacManus, George Rowley Viewed on: Disney Home Video As explained in our analysis of Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure (2001), our analysis model assumes that any cartoon behavior which can be reasonably duplicated by or subjected to a human child has equal potential as the behavior of any live actor/actress to produce/embolden behavioral choices in the observer. In this timeless classic of "Pidge" and "Bootch", better known as Lady (voice of Barbara Luddy) and Tramp (voice of Larry Roberts), the value of a home and family is portrayed using the then state of the art animation. This 1955 masterpiece of animation is an example of Disney's original style. On one Christmas morning, Jim Dear (voice of Lee Millar) gives Darling (voice of Peggy Lee) a present. It is a hat box that Darling expects to be the hat she had admired earlier. But much to her surprise the gift inside is a cocker spaniel pup. Darling is happy with the pup. For the next several minutes the script shows the viewer who is the boss in a human/pet relationship. Jim Dear requires that the pup, now named Lady, remains in a bed on the ground floor of the house. But Lady proves differently. Soon, after lady grows to about 6 months, neighborhood dogs Trusty (voice of Bill Baucom) and Jock (voice of Bill Thompson) enter her life. And so does Tramp. After an episode of Lady being muzzled because of Aunt Sarah's (voice of Verna Felton) concerns about Lady being a dog around the new baby of Jim Dear and Darling, Tramp led Lady into the awful world outside the "snob hill" world. And into mischief. Rather than discussing to any length the plot and story with which we are all familiar, this report will focus on a comparison between this 1955 classic and the 2001 sequel.  As shown by the scoring (content) comparative above, while the two versions, five years apart, are nearly two peas in a pod in five of the six CAP investigation areas, the 2001 Lady and the Tramp is clearly more invasive regarding impudence (I) content. This discovery follows suit with the results of one of our first studies regarding the influential content of films circa 1996: "An overwhelming and indefensible presence of Impudence/Hate exists within the observed material, significantly more so than other presences of assaults on morality and ethics. An overwhelming presence of Impudence/Hate in entertainment media implies targeting during media production" (see ATTITUDE: In Perspective - Investigation Area Scoring and Trend). Further, "Impudence is arrogance: a proud look (KJV Proverb 6:17). The NIV Bible calls it haughty eyes. Impudence is the first in the list of seven things our Lord hates. Impudence is the strongest presence in the movies analyzed." Our on-going finding regarding R-13 reveals this trend is not slowing or reducing. [Ps. 12:8] The violence content of this 1995 version is limited to slapstick violence and a couple issues of no-gore but yet somewhat graphic animal attack/fighting. There is one episode of gunfire to kill and an implied animal euthanasia plus action violence with injury (no gore). [Prov. 16:29 ] There is only one example of smoking in the 1995 version plus one matter of Christmas without Jesus. The listing of observations in the Findings/Scoring section provides an itemization of the findings. 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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| 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 more than eight 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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