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Rbatty2 (July 20th, 2008 @ 8:30 pm)

No. Show was taped in 1982 and the MPAA didn't create the PG-13 rating until 2 years, mainly after the outcry from parents groups about "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and I believe "Gremlins" got a PG rating. They decide a new "middle ground" was needed, rest is history.

jmkc67 (July 19th, 2008 @ 11:10 am)

John Landis, John Carpenter & David Cronenberg all in one room togther at once.... nothing can contain the awesomeness!

lycurgusthelawgiver (July 17th, 2008 @ 12:17 pm)

did PG-13 not exist at that point?

gingerbreadface (July 5th, 2008 @ 11:02 pm)

carpenter and landis had a good run right up until the late 80s but cronenberg is the only one who is still consistently making great movies.

Deadmeatproductions (June 27th, 2008 @ 3:49 am)

Two of the best directors in the world, right there.

PalaceRoadshow (June 21st, 2008 @ 6:45 am)

Yeah we do the same as well. An R rating here is the same as yours - no-one under 18 admitted - equivalent to NC-17. And like Canada, they are widely released in mainstream theatres. Even Blockbuster Australia stock R18+ films.

Rbatty2 (June 20th, 2008 @ 10:00 pm)

Now that's very progressive of the board. And of course the MPAA gave it the NC-17, barring ANYONE under the age of 17 from seeing it. That is so messed up. I understand the Ontario Classification Board where Cronenberg and I reside no longer censors or bans films, it simply rates the film. Our R rating means no one under 18 is allowed, and these films receive wide release, t.v./newspaper ads and we're doing just fine! Why the USA can't do this I never understand.

PalaceRoadshow (June 20th, 2008 @ 4:54 am)

By the look of the MPAA homepage, they project an image that the board is made up of 'parents'. Whether that's true or not, it's still not a cross representative of the general US populace! I loved "This Film Is Not Yet Rated". It is interesting to note that the classification board here in Australia classified it uncut at MA15+. This rating has equivalent admittance rules as the US R-rating, except that those under 15 need an accompanying parent or guardian. Incredible!

Rbatty2 (June 20th, 2008 @ 2:44 am)

Here's another irony: when "This Film is not Yet Rated" was shown to the MPAA, these protectors of the industry secretly taped the film and kept their copy. They committed piracy which Hollywood is firmly against! The film revealed some of these members were bookers for theatre chains, studio employees, even members of the clergy. Not exactly "average" citizens. As a result of the film, the MPAA says it will reveal the demographics of the board members. Its a start at least.

PalaceRoadshow (June 19th, 2008 @ 9:00 pm)

Isn't that such an irony? The MPAA - the only classification board in the world that is not government sanctioned or appointed - yet it is, as you say, obviously subject to more 'policital persuasion' than any other board in a Western country! But I am absolutely sure that the average American is not as conservative about sex as their "voluntary" classification board is.

Rbatty2 (June 18th, 2008 @ 11:33 pm)

But as the recent documentary "This Film is Not Yet Rated", the MPAA members identities are closely guarded secrets so we have no idea what their political bias is. Because directors suffer finanical/legal consequences for going over the R rating, they are in effect being forced to censor their own work. If the NC-17 was given the same legitimate status as the other ratings, then directors could do as they please without interference from anyone of any political persuasion.

ROCKER86 (June 18th, 2008 @ 7:49 pm)

Well lets see it this way regarding the MPAA.When it comes to a film like Natural born killers or Goodfellas you got the liberals on it who want less realistic violence.If you got Eyes wide shut or Showgirls you got right wingers saying cut the pussy shots and thrusting down.And if you got DRESSED TO KILL OR HOSTEL both sides want the film burned cause it has realistic sex and violence. And this is coming from a CONSERVATIVE LIBERTARIAN