Christian Analysis of American Culture on RENT

[Ad_Libbing]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:28pm

I don't know how many of you have come across this website in the past, but is the review that I've been waiting for. After checking in on this site regularly for a few months and just sort of shaking my head in disbelief, I realized that, more likely than not, they'd have quite a bit to say about RENT when it finally hit screens. When this organization didn't have a review up right off the bat, I got discouraged, but sure enough, this morning during my first block class, there it was, and here it is:

http://www.capalert.com/capreports/rent.htm

At least they compliment the actors. Bravo, Anthony and all, for making an impression on those so horribly close-minded.

Otherwise, it's sickening, really.

Updated On: 11/28/05 at 06:28 PM

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:32pm

How do you read the review? Is there a link or do you have to give them your e-mail address?

[wowobball2000]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:33pm

"heterosexual, homosexual and lesbian"
I love how they put lesbian into a totally different category, lol.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:34pm

Greeneyed, scroll down some. It's there!

[wowobball2000]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:36pm

"Exposing our youth to programming such as in Rent is like lighting a match to see if a gasoline tank is full."

This is getting a bit ridiculous.

[Ad_Libbing]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:36pm

Getting?

[Kringas]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:38pm

"Who would have thought the high-wattage Taye Diggs could sing? Diggs didn't look all that comfortable when singing, but he can sing a lot better than I can. That is, if it was Diggs actually singing which I suspect it was."

My favorite quote so far.

[arishmoof]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:38pm

wow thats really something, my favorite part is "there is no future there is no past- nihilism" and "I can't be what I'm not ... who I'm meant to be", "Take me for what I am or leave me" to excuse ignoble behavior

thats too much. and i love how they refer to the F word as "the most foul of foul words."

closed minded is right, this is a rant not a review

[Kringas]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:40pm

"Collins and Angel fell in 'love.'"

I like the quotes around "love."

[arishmoof]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:40pm

oh and lets not forget "irresponsibility with fire"

[ByMySide25]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:41pm

"Further, even the American College of Physicians has found the copycat syndrome associated with such entertainment. In their report they find an undeniable link between such programming as in Rent and the abuse of substances by kids of the MPAA "acceptable" age stratum for this film (90% of the study population were under 14 years old)."

That's just funny. I know when I saw Rent, I definitely wanted to go shoot up in the bathroom after it was over.

[chinkie azn jai]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:43pm

That isn't as bad as what my cousin (whose dad is a Priest and lives with a VERY VERY Christian family) said to me about this movie. My mouth dropped to the floor...

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:43pm

Thanks. I feel stupid : )

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:43pm

"if that is Taye Diggs really singing" ouch that hurts!

[Kringas]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:43pm

What did he say?

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:45pm

My dad is a bit like these people who wrote this (not as extreme I assure you) and he thought it was a good film....these people are just nuts.

[Ad_Libbing]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:46pm

Kringas, I just got finished ranting to someone about the quotes around the word 'love.'

[DreamFlyer22]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:49pm

I really love hearing from people who are so outraged by swearing that they sit in the screening and COUNT every usage. Precious...

[EDIT] Anybody catch the "pretend marriage" comment about the commitment ceremony?

Updated On: 11/28/05 at 06:49 PM

[arishmoof]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:52pm

seriously, i mean, who sits there and goes "merry christmas bitches" "oh thats 10!" im still stuck on "irresponsibility with fire..."

[greeneyed_one]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:53pm

>> I wonder how many folks know that blood and any body exudate or fluid that originates in the blood can carry the HIV. And I wonder if there are any body fluids or exudates that do not originate in the blood. <<

How about SPIT and SWEAT! AIDS can only be transfered through sex, blood, and breastmilk. (Ha! I was paying atttention in Health.)

[Ad_Libbing]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:54pm

And speaking of which, was f*ck really used thrice?

Oh, yeah. The "pretend marriage." "Love" and "pretend marriage." Great.

[iwearshoes]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:55pm

greeneyed_one: I thought the same thing! Thank goodness for those classes!

[boatsintheghetto]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:55pm

this is crazy!!! haha they count everything over and over again....lesbian making out, lesbian coupling (arm in arm) haha ok we get the point! i love the line about nihilation...made me laugh!

oh and just read this the bit about murder/suicide: none noted...haha they obviously dont know the real story of rent! i know the movie they took out the line about April Killing her self but hahahaha i thin k you can assume it! Updated On: 11/28/05 at 06:55 PM

[Ad_Libbing]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:56pm

One of my favorite terms is "gaping-face kissing."

[Kringas]

Posted: 11/28/05 at 6:56pm

I wonder if CAP Movie Ministry liked the "Happy Birthday, Jesus."