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35 Years Ago, This Philip Kaufman Drama Became the First Film to Receive an NC-17 Rating

For all its intricacies and complexities, the MPAA system is fairly stable. Everyone knows what the ratings mean, and there’s enough flexibility for films to experiment. Nonetheless, there have been a ...
The Atlantic

Palme d'Or Winner 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' Embraces Its NC-17 Rating

The Palme d'Or winner at Cannes this year, Blue Is the Warmest Color, is just fine with the NC-17 it received in America: its 10-minute lesbian sex scene has been the most discussed portion of the ...