Rbatty2 (July 21, 2008 at 3:30 am)

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 19, 2008 at 6:10 pm)

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

lycurgusthelawgiver (July 17, 2008 at 7:17 pm)

did PG-13 not exist at that point?

gingerbreadface (July 6, 2008 at 6:02 am)

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 27, 2008 at 10:49 am)

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

PalaceRoadshow (June 21, 2008 at 1:45 pm)

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 21, 2008 at 5:00 am)

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 20, 2008 at 11:54 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 20, 2008 at 9:44 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 20, 2008 at 4:00 am)

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.