Through Different Eyes



Justin Cochran- A fresh perspective

I interviewed  fellow student, Justin Cochran, on the campus of Maranatha Baptist Bible College. Justin, like myself, enjoys watching movies produced by the Wonderful World of Disney. I thought it might be nice to get a fresh perspective on Disney today.

Q.   What was your favorite Disney movie growing up? 
A.   Aladdin... with Fox and the Hound at a close second.

Q.   What did you enjoy about them?
A.   Well I loved Aladdin because he was a nobody and all he wanted was to be a prince, so that Jasmine would like him. So he tried to be something he was not. And it turned out all he had to do was beeeee himself. Oh, and the Genie was really funny!

Q.   How do you feel that Disney has changed in the last 10 years?
A.   I think that Disney seems to have changed the way that they portray people. Heroes and heroines tend to be more rebellious and disrespectful. It seems like there is alot more action and alot less story. And I've realized there is more of an agenda now, rather then a moral or lesson.

Q.   How would you suggest that parents and/or youth leaders should approach Disney as a whole (movies, tv shows, music, icons)?

A.   I think that parents should make sure they know what their children are watching, and decide whether  a)their children are old enough to watch and understand it, and b) they want their children watching it. It seems like today parents are too loose on what they allow their children to watch. So I would say, watch it first or at least check up on the movie.

Q.   Any closing thoughts?

A.   I'd like to thank Abu and the Carpet for teaching me everything I know and making me the man I am today.