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The Rise And Fall Of The NC-17 Rating

October 5, 2021 Rich Drees

The MPAA’s NC-17 rating was supposed to fix the problem of non-pornographic films getting in front of audiences. But it only exacerbated things. [click for more]

LOST CITY OF Z Loses Ratings Appeal

January 16, 2017 Rich Drees

The MPAA has decided that it’s judgement on the indie film will remain unchanged. [click for more]

MPAA Denies Michael Moore’s Appeal Of R Rating For Doc WHERE TO INVADE NEXT

December 5, 2015 Rich Drees

The rating for the latest documentary from provocateur director Michael Moore has been upheld by the MPAA’s appeals board. [click for more]

IFC Waives MPAA’s R Rating For Snowden Doc CITIZENFOUR

December 10, 2014 Rich Drees

The New York City independent theater is ignoring the MPAA’s ratings board’s recommendation for the controversial documentary. [click for more]

New Study Shows MPAA’s Claims About Piracy Losses To Be Overstated

October 17, 2014 Rich Drees

Not surprisingly… [click for more]

DRAFT DAY Gets R Rating Overturned

January 11, 2014 Rich Drees

The ratings board backs down on its ruling about “strong language.” [click for more]

Scorsese’s WOLF OF WALL STREET Getting Trimmed To Avoid NC-17 Rating

November 29, 2013 Rich Drees

And the MPAA once again protects one of its studio sugar daddies. [click for more]

Weinstein Gets MPAA To Reverse PHILOMENA R Rating

November 15, 2013 Rich Drees

The ratings board gives a less restrictive rating to drama. [click for more]

Harvey Weinstein Gearing Up For Another Conflict With Ratings Board

November 8, 2013 Rich Drees

The mogul and board are about to come to blows again over an “F-bomb.” [click for more]

NYC’s IFC Center Rejects MPAA’s NC-17 Rating For BLUE IS THE WARMEST COLOR

October 25, 2013 Rich Drees

The arthouse ignores the restrictive rating to allow “high school patrons” to see the film. [click for more]