LITTLE BLACK BOOK (2004)

Directed by: Nick Hurran
Written by: Melissa Carter, Elisa Bell
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Starring: Brittany Murphy, Holly Hunter
Rated: PG-13

About the film:
A young female TV producer stumbles across her boyfriend’s “little black book” and becomes curious as to his previous relationships. Unfortunately, when he clams up, she decides to use her Oprah-like show to reveal the truth.

Movie Quote:
“You know, life's funny that way. Once you let go of the wheel, you might end up right where you belong.”
Stacy (Brittany Murphy) in Little Black Book (2004)

Bible Quote:
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

Commentary:
Let’s face it. We aren’t always the smartest creatures on the planet. At least we don’t act like it sometimes. Stacy had a pretty good thing going with a great guy, good job and not a lot of cares with which to be troubled… until she invents them. And once she does, she’s sorry she ever started.

Can’t we all identify with that? As we try to navigate through this uncharted wilderness we call life, most of us at some point come to the realization that trying to do it without a map or guidebook of some kind is just going to lead us to a place we don’t want to be.

God, the One who created life to begin with, knows best how to circumnavigate through its treacherous stages. By putting our trust in Him and allowing Him to steer our course through this wild and wooly world, not only are we assured to reach a destination worth the journey but the journey itself is worth everything this world has to offer… and more.

Questions to consider while watching the film:
1. How is jealousy reflected in this film and how can we guard against its negative influences?

2. Trust is a major element in the film. Which characters are deserving of trust and which characters are untrustworthy? Why?