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From: maa@sisd.kodak.com (mark armstrong)
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Subject: Re: NC-17 controversies
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Date: 1 Dec 90 01:30:27 GMT
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In article <1990Nov29.222832.11821@eddie.mit.edu> bhanafee@ADS.COM (Brian Hanafee) writes:
>
>This discussion is ignoring a simple solution the MPAA can use to
>solve the problem.  If pornographic films are submitted for rating,
>the MPAA can simply give them an X rating.  This would leave NC-17 in
>the region between R and X.  

An NC-17 rating means this film is for adults only. Porno films are
made for adults, why shouldn't they get or deserve a NC-17 rating. The
rating should not categorize a film. A film showing extreme violence
or explict sex should have the same rating, NC-17 adults only. If
porno films are given a special rating, they should revamp the entire
rating system which attempts to categorize all films.

	SP- Stupid plots, given to films like Rocky 2-5.

	FW- Flag waving, given to films like Rambo.

	HC- Heads Cutoff, the film will have a least one head cutoff.

	TA- No plot, but alot of nice bodies. Requires at least 10
	    minutes of nudity which has nothing to do with the plot.

	IQ100- Warning, you must think to view this film.

	H- Historical, Glory with fit in well.

	FG- Feel good, this film will have a happy ending and a simple
	    plot like Pretty Woman. 

	NN- Not Nice, this is not a feel good film, it will not have a
	    nice ending.  War of the Roses comes to mind.

	K10- At least 10 people will be killed by the hero.

	K30- At least 30 people will be killed by the hero.


I don't think porno films receiving a NC-17 rating is a big deal. How
many time to you go to a movie without knowing anything about it. I
always hear or read about a film before seeing it. I can't believe a
porno will be shown without me hearing about.


		Mark Armstrong