You'd probably get a sequel greenlit. (;

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Posted by Erik! at usr-hibbing2-24.uslink.net on May 15, 2000 at 09:28:12:

In Reply to: So if I made a Teletubbies movie & Lala said fuck? posted by Isis on May 14, 2000 at 17:36:56:

: But only said it ONCE...would I get a PG rating?

Heh.

: But it's such a differing level...doesn't it sort of make an "R" rating meaningless if it covers such a range from graphic, upclose & bloody continual violence to a couple of "fucks"?

Yes and no, depending on who you are. I'll explain a bit below.

"That just sucks. And makes me even more curious as to who views & rates the flicks."

There are "trivia" questions between the movies down at the multiplex. One of them asked "who comprises the MPAA?" it was multiple choice. The correct answer was "a select parents' committee."

And there was something I read about -- (what was it a big Catholic organization, I think?) -- "rating" movies before the MPAA was solidified. (I read this a while ago so my memory is hazy.) They were a helluva lot more strict in their assessments.

: Thanks for the info, that is pretty amazing. Wonder how all that went down. And I also wonder if that sets any kind of precedent for the MPAA, I mean is it now decided that excessive crude language can be within the bounds of an "R" rating, or is each movie always rated on its own merits without comparison to previous similar cases (as is my impression)? And how can there possibly be any sense of standards by which to rate movies if they are not compared to ones that have come before?

This is really an argument that can't be won; the logic used on the other side is "Because. And if you want federally mandated standards..." Maybe a new ratings board. Or some different system... but basically, the ratings system of now is no more than "What's cool for my kid to go see?" NC-17 is no, R is almost no, etc. It could be a difference for you beween graphic violence and swearing, but all it is to the ratings board is stuff kids shouldn't be seeing. Beyond that... technically... filmmakers can do whatever they want to. Technically.

: : -Erik!
: : Art Askew magnate in a ton of pain

: Ouch! Are you okay? Anything I can do for you? Kiss it and make it better? (Oh man...I hope you don't have a rectal condition or I'm going to regret that offer.)

It's all wisdom teeth, don't worry. Heh.

-Erik!
Ouch, 24/7 Art Askew magnate

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: : But only said it ONCE...would I get a PG rating? : Heh. : : But it's such a differing level...doesn't it sort of make an "R" rating meaningless if it covers such a range from graphic, upclose & bloody continual violence to a couple of "fucks"? : Yes and no, depending on who you are. I'll explain a bit below. : "That just sucks. And makes me even more curious as to who views & rates the flicks." : There are "trivia" questions between the movies down at the multiplex. One of them asked "who comprises the MPAA?" it was multiple choice. The correct answer was "a select parents' committee." : And there was something I read about -- (what was it a big Catholic organization, I think?) -- "rating" movies before the MPAA was solidified. (I read this a while ago so my memory is hazy.) They were a helluva lot more strict in their assessments. : : : Thanks for the info, that is pretty amazing. Wonder how all that went down. And I also wonder if that sets any kind of precedent for the MPAA, I mean is it now decided that excessive crude language can be within the bounds of an "R" rating, or is each movie always rated on its own merits without comparison to previous similar cases (as is my impression)? And how can there possibly be any sense of standards by which to rate movies if they are not compared to ones that have come before? : This is really an argument that can't be won; the logic used on the other side is "Because. And if you want federally mandated standards..." Maybe a new ratings board. Or some different system... but basically, the ratings system of now is no more than "What's cool for my kid to go see?" NC-17 is no, R is almost no, etc. It could be a difference for you beween graphic violence and swearing, but all it is to the ratings board is stuff kids shouldn't be seeing. Beyond that... technically... filmmakers can do whatever they want to. Technically. : : : -Erik! : : : Art Askew magnate in a ton of pain : : Ouch! Are you okay? Anything I can do for you? Kiss it and make it better? (Oh man...I hope you don't have a rectal condition or I'm going to regret that offer.) : It's all wisdom teeth, don't worry. Heh. : -Erik! : Ouch, 24/7 Art Askew magnate

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