The MPAA film rating system, especially the NC-17 rating, can significantly impact the commercial success of a film's theatrical release, often favoring studio productions over international or ...

Michael Rooker might be known for his collaborations with James Gunn now, but the Marvel star's breakthrough role helped ...

Sacha Baron Cohen has never had a problem pushing the comedic envelope. But as far as the Motion Picture Association of America is concerned, the comedian's "Borat" follow-up, "Bruno," goes beyond the ...

Wes Craven's cult horror film The People Under the Stairs nearly landed an NC-17 rating, but it got an R instead after Craven ...

The Motion Picture Association of America is at it again. Every once in a while, it tries to jazz up its movie ratings system in response to some recent trauma, whether it be real or imagined. The ...

Erick Massoto is a Brazilian writer who's always loved film and TV and loves finding connections between them. That's why he supports double features, especially if they are of a modern film paired ...

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Movie theater owners on Tuesday urged Hollywood to "revitalize" the NC-17 ratings and to stop marketing DVDs as "uncensored," saying presidential hopefuls might try to challenge ...

Quentin Tarantino has made a name for himself by combining arthouse filmmaking with grindhouse themes. That unlikely juxtaposition marks the Oscar-winning director’s gritty signature style. But ...

After an uproar from parents over surprising graphic content, Steven Spielberg used his clout to create the PG-13 rating. By Ryan Parker When fans think of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, the ...