Do You Think Rome is a bit Too Much?
11-09-05 | 03:47 PM
#76
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Originally Posted by Desslok
Of course, I'm sure everyone here knows that a vomitorium was not actually a room to vomit in.
11-09-05 | 04:18 PM
#77
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by kaikara
Says a lot that people are freaked out seeing some cock but decapitation, incest, drug use, family members marrying, etc hardly get a mention.
11-11-05 | 11:42 AM
#79
DVD Talk God
Originally Posted by Desslok
Of course, I'm sure everyone here knows that a vomitorium was not actually a room to vomit in.
12-11-05 | 12:09 AM
#81
DVD Talk God
Originally Posted by kaikara
okay one mention of decapitation 353 mentions of being freaked by seeing a cock or two (although that one guy's probably counts as 2 or 3)
12-11-05 | 02:36 AM
#82
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Originally Posted by Jason
But, amazingly, those films had adult storylines and themes without endless graphic sex and endless vulgarity. Yes, they had these elements, but HBO seems to be obsessed with them.
Oddly enough, I do agree with your thoughts about 70's films v. PG13 ratings. If the people producing shows like Deadwood and Rome had been influenced by those films, maybe "adult" content would mean well written storys that pull no punches instead of the "huh huh, huh huh, he said cocksucker" mentality that passes for "adult" entertainment.
But I guess since I don't agree with the junior high mentality that pervades popular culture these days, I'll just go watch Dora the Explorer.
Oddly enough, I do agree with your thoughts about 70's films v. PG13 ratings. If the people producing shows like Deadwood and Rome had been influenced by those films, maybe "adult" content would mean well written storys that pull no punches instead of the "huh huh, huh huh, he said cocksucker" mentality that passes for "adult" entertainment.
But I guess since I don't agree with the junior high mentality that pervades popular culture these days, I'll just go watch Dora the Explorer.
