"Take Your Best Shot"
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Written by: Brent Piaskoski
Directed by: Jimmy Kaufman
Aired on Nickelodeon: April 16, 2000 at 8:00 p.m.
My Overall Opinion of the Episode:
This episode, which highlights Caitlin's love for photography, makes a strong statement about the importance of sticking to one's passions regardless of what others think.
The Cast:
Cynthia Belliveau -- Dori Lowe
Lindsay Felton -- Caitlin Seeger
Brendan Fletcher -- Eric Anderson
Jeremy Foley -- Griffen Lowe
Chris Hunt -- Mr. Krolo
Terry Lawrence -- Coach Lawrence
Cole McIver -- Paul
Tania Saulnier -- Taylor Langford
Ken Tremblett -- Jim Lowe
Stephen Warner -- Brett Stevens
The Music:
"Wishing for a Sail" -- Dig Circus
"Make Up Your Mind" -- Karen Holley and Mark Delahanty
"Off Days" -- Pleasure
Episode Summary:
Caitlin has a passion for photography and decides to join the photojournalism club at school. She has trouble, however, getting her photos accepted. Mr. Krolo, a teacher, acknowledges that her photos are artistic, but says that they aren't appropriate for the school newspaper. He tells Caitlin to take pictures that are more suitable to what he wants. Caitlin refuses to change her style and angrily walks away. Mr. Krolo's criticisms have a very personal effect on Caitlin. She gets frustrated and quits the photojournalism club. With the help of Griffen, however, Caitlin eventually finds a balanced way to deal with the situation. She begins to understand that it isn't always about doing things the way that she wants, but she also holds on to her desire to pursue creativity with her photography. She eventually produces the type of photos that the teacher wants. Mr. Krolo decides to publish her pictures in the school newspaper.
Episode Highlights:
1. Caitlin has a dramatic confrontation with Mr. Krolo after her first photos are rejected. Caitlin asks, "Why didn't you publish any of my photos? I gave you some great shots!" Mr. Krolo responds, "No! You gave me some artistic ones! If I were decorating an office, they'd be great! Unfortunately, I'm publishing a newspaper!" Caitlin asks, "What's your point?" Mr. Krolo answers, "The photo tells me as much about the photographer as it does the event. What yours say is that you have talent, but you're too determined to do things your own way!" Caitlin angrily walks away and declares with equal bluntness, "You're right! I'm not changing my style! For you! Or for anyone!"
2. After Caitlin quits the photojournalism club, it is Griffen who encourages her to keep going in spite of the fact that her photos have been criticized. Caitlin tells Griffen, "I thought this was going to be my chance to prove I was actually good at something." Griffen responds, "So? Now you know for next time." Caitlin says, "There isn't going to be a next time!" Griffen says with surprise, "You quit? That is so typical of you!" Caitlin says, "He was trying to tell me what to do!" Griffen says, "He's a teacher! He's supposed to tell you what to do! Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to get what you want. All I know is that you love taking pictures! But you're gonna' stop because someone thinks that what you did isn't good? For someone who thinks you're tough, you sure give up easily."
3. Photography is Caitlin's way of making sense of the world. It is something that she started doing after the death of her mother. It is no surprise, therefore, that Caitlin is very passionate about what she does. She says in her opening prologue, "I guess I like taking pictures so much because I can keep the things I like and throw out the things I don't. I don't have to listen to anybody. I don't have to talk to anybody. I'm just able to make the world look exactly the way I want it. And once my pictures are developed, I get to hold on to that world forever." (Click here) to download a brief movie that highlights Caitlin's passion for photography! The movie shows Caitlin hard at work developing her pictures. You will need a Quick Time player to view the movie. (Click here) if you do not have Quick Time and would like to download it.
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