Netflix Joining the MPAA Is a Turning Point for the Film Industry and Its Business Model
It proves that the disruptor is now Hollywood’s biggest player.
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Netflix Joins the Motion Picture Association of America on Historic Day for the Company
It joins Disney, Paramount, Sony, Fox, Universal, and Warner Bros as the supporting members.
Britain No Longer Permitting Rape Scenes, Sexual Violence in Films Rated for Under 15 Year Olds
The British Board of Film Classification says the current climate led it to make serious changes to rating films with sexual violence.
MPAA Versus IFC: This Is One Lars Von Trier Controversy That Might Be Overblown
Every Lars von Trier movie causes a ruckus. But this time, the MPAA might be out of its league.
Lars von Trier’s ‘The House That Jack Built’ Breaks MPAA Rule, IFC Now Faces Sanctions
The unrated director’s cut of “The House That Jack Built” played in theaters November 28, but the MPAA says distributor IFC violated a rule to screen the film.
MPAA Turns 50: Here Are 12 of the Biggest Ratings Controversies, From ‘Basic Instinct’ to ‘Blue Valentine’
The MPAA released data on the nearly 30,000 films rated since 1968. Here are the most memorable occasions.
‘Eighth Grade’: Why 13-Year-Olds Aren’t Allowed to See a Movie About Themselves
The MPAA giving Bo Burnham’s new film an “R” was never in doubt, which is part of the problem.
MPAA Report: Asian and Latino Audiences Love Movies Most, but North American Moviegoing Is in Decline
The MPAA annual report showed Americans now spend 49 percent of their media time on a digital platform.
R-Rated Movies Are Taking Over the Box Office and ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Could Be Next
Last year’s top earners at the box office only included one R-rated hit. This year, there’s already eight, and more to come.
This List of Swear Words People Don’t Like to Hear in Movies Is Pretty F**king Shocking
“Jesus Christ,” “Goddamn,” and “fuck” are the most objectionable.
‘3 Generations’: Weinstein Company to Protest R Rating Received by Transgender Drama
Elle Fanning, Naomi Watts and Susan Sarandon star in the film.
Gun Violence in PG-13 Films Has Tripled Since 1985 — Report
And yet movies that dare to have “some sexuality” in them are often saddled with R ratings.
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