on R-rated movies
05-13-03, 03:42 PM
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05-13-03, 04:43 PM
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Good read, thanks for posting. It's getting to the point where the studios think the rating is as important as the product. It's NOT.
The product is ultimately what gets people in theaters, maybe not as many of the pre-teens who loooove to go to the movies. But in the business of making movies, that's a huge slap to the artform to make changes to get a PG-13.
And so far this year, as in every year since 2000, it seems like EVERY movie is PG-13. Somewhat refreshing to see R films are on the way, but then, with all films made with a rating in mind from the get-go, one hopes they're not just adding stuff to get an R-rating as part of the plan.
Still, Terminator 3 and Matrix Reloaded will bring in the big money, and hopefully studios will get ballsy enough to not fear the R.
The product is ultimately what gets people in theaters, maybe not as many of the pre-teens who loooove to go to the movies. But in the business of making movies, that's a huge slap to the artform to make changes to get a PG-13.
And so far this year, as in every year since 2000, it seems like EVERY movie is PG-13. Somewhat refreshing to see R films are on the way, but then, with all films made with a rating in mind from the get-go, one hopes they're not just adding stuff to get an R-rating as part of the plan.
Still, Terminator 3 and Matrix Reloaded will bring in the big money, and hopefully studios will get ballsy enough to not fear the R.
05-13-03, 07:55 PM
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If they have to do this, I'd almost suggest that the studios and directors start shooting multiple versions of movies: PG-13 for theatrical release and R/Unrated for home video.
On one hand, it's a compromise, but in the end, every movie will ultimately live on and reach more people on video than in its theatrical runs.
Its almost like theatrical runs are already compromised: the theaters underlight the bulbs, the sound is often bad, the images are mis-framed and shown out of focus, there's print damage, distruptive audiences, and the theatrical showings are over-regulated by the ratings.
It seems like certain people are just going nuts over the possibility that under seventeens are going to go to an R-rated move. What's to keep the same kids from watching the same R-rated movie on cable or watching it on video at a friend's house? Short of outright censorship, there's no way to prevent kids from watching R-rated or NC-17 movies. Let the bluenoses get their panties wadded over theatrical showings and throw them that bone. And let me watch my unrated movies in peace on DVD.
On one hand, it's a compromise, but in the end, every movie will ultimately live on and reach more people on video than in its theatrical runs.
Its almost like theatrical runs are already compromised: the theaters underlight the bulbs, the sound is often bad, the images are mis-framed and shown out of focus, there's print damage, distruptive audiences, and the theatrical showings are over-regulated by the ratings.
It seems like certain people are just going nuts over the possibility that under seventeens are going to go to an R-rated move. What's to keep the same kids from watching the same R-rated movie on cable or watching it on video at a friend's house? Short of outright censorship, there's no way to prevent kids from watching R-rated or NC-17 movies. Let the bluenoses get their panties wadded over theatrical showings and throw them that bone. And let me watch my unrated movies in peace on DVD.
05-13-03, 07:59 PM
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Originally posted by LBPound
Good read, thanks for posting. It's getting to the point where the studios think the rating is as important as the product. It's NOT.
The product is ultimately what gets people in theaters, maybe not as many of the pre-teens who loooove to go to the movies. But in the business of making movies, that's a huge slap to the artform to make changes to get a PG-13.
And so far this year, as in every year since 2000, it seems like EVERY movie is PG-13. Somewhat refreshing to see R films are on the way, but then, with all films made with a rating in mind from the get-go, one hopes they're not just adding stuff to get an R-rating as part of the plan.
Still, Terminator 3 and Matrix Reloaded will bring in the big money, and hopefully studios will get ballsy enough to not fear the R.
Good read, thanks for posting. It's getting to the point where the studios think the rating is as important as the product. It's NOT.
The product is ultimately what gets people in theaters, maybe not as many of the pre-teens who loooove to go to the movies. But in the business of making movies, that's a huge slap to the artform to make changes to get a PG-13.
And so far this year, as in every year since 2000, it seems like EVERY movie is PG-13. Somewhat refreshing to see R films are on the way, but then, with all films made with a rating in mind from the get-go, one hopes they're not just adding stuff to get an R-rating as part of the plan.
Still, Terminator 3 and Matrix Reloaded will bring in the big money, and hopefully studios will get ballsy enough to not fear the R.
I agree with you. I posted this same articel in a post about last weekends gross. There is also a thread about this same topic in the Matrix sub forum. Some of my favorite movies like Heat are R and some ate PG like Raiders.
05-13-03, 08:10 PM
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DVD Talk Legend
I seem to remember back in the late 70s and early 80s that it was not uncommon for movies to get two versions of a film. A PG version to run at matinees, and an R to run at night. Films that spring to mind are Excalibur and Saturday Night Fever.
05-14-03, 08:15 AM
#7
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Originally posted by Tarantino
As an aspiring director, I'd never cut my product to get a PG-13 rating as opposed to an R.
As an aspiring director, I'd never cut my product to get a PG-13 rating as opposed to an R.
05-14-03, 08:24 AM
#8
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Originally posted by Ketamine
Too bad you likely wouldn't have the last word.
Too bad you likely wouldn't have the last word.
05-14-03, 09:38 AM
#9
DVD Talk Legend
Originally posted by Groucho
Yep, unless he plans to only make independents...and even then cuts might be necessary if you want wide distribution. Very very few director's have final cut in the studio system today. Spielberg, Cameron, and a handful more.
Yep, unless he plans to only make independents...and even then cuts might be necessary if you want wide distribution. Very very few director's have final cut in the studio system today. Spielberg, Cameron, and a handful more.
