Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#1Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/18/10 at 2:29pm
In regards to BLUE VALENTINE and THE KING'S SPEECH...
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"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
#2Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/18/10 at 3:50pm
"Remember what the MPAA says: horrific, deplorable violence is okay, as long as people don't say any naughty words!"- South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut
The MPAA is an outdated and misguided organization.
"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."
#2Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/18/10 at 3:56pmViolence is not a big deal. But for God's sake, don't show a penis or two men kissing.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#3Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/18/10 at 4:36pm
Don't show a penis...unless it's been bitten off by a piranha.
Updated On: 11/18/10 at 04:36 PM
#4Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/18/10 at 5:27pmGood. I loved This Film Not Yet Rated, but it's about time there was higher profile action taken against the MPAA.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#5Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/19/10 at 9:30amSomeone there made an interesting point in saying he should just release them unrated. With these two films, I doubt it would have any impact on where they play an the audience hey would bring in. But I am glad he wants to fight these morons.
#6Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/19/10 at 1:13pmI believe it's because many of the major cinema chains (Regal, Loews, etc.) won't release a movie without an MPAA rating. It's supposed to be voluntary, but the way the industry works these days, they definitely force your hand.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#7Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/19/10 at 1:43pmBut is that as true now as it was say, ten years ago?
MrMidwest
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/05
#8Weinstein serious about taking on the MPAA
Posted: 11/19/10 at 6:42pm
Ryan Gosling Tees Off on ‘Misogynistic’ MPAA
"The gods who nurse this universe think little of mortals' cares. They sit in crowds on exclusive clouds and laugh at our love affairs. I might have had a real romance if they'd given me a chance. I loved him, but he didn't love me. I wanted him, but he didn't want me. Then the gods had a spree and indulged in another whim. Now he loves me, but I don't love him." - Cole Porter
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