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Considering a financial advisor? Ask the right questions. Shopping? Save with Kroger brands. MPAA ratings have evolved over the years.: Asking the right questions to a financial advisor and shopping for Kroger brand products can positively impact your finances and shopping experience respectively. The PG-13 movie rating was introduced to cater to young teenage boys and has become a profitable demographic for studios.
Asking the right questions, especially when it comes to your finances, can greatly impact your future. When looking for a financial advisor, consider working with a certified financial planner (CFP) who is committed to acting in your best interest. Meanwhile, when it comes to shopping, buying Kroger brand products can help you feel like you're winning due to their proven quality and lower prices. On a different note, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating system has evolved over the years. In 1984, Steven Spielberg pushed for the creation of PG-13 as a rating to better represent films that weren't quite PG but also not R. This rating has since become the "strike zone" for movie studios, as it caters to young teenage boys, who are often successful in getting girls to attend movies with them. PG-13 movies tend to pull in more money than other ratings due to this demographic.
The Evolution of Film Rating System: From moral policing to marketing tool, film rating system has evolved significantly over the decades, reflecting societal norms and attracting audiences with edgy content.
The film rating system, specifically the PG-13 rating, has evolved significantly over time. Originally, movies were either labeled moral or immoral based on local authorities' decisions. However, in the 1920s, Will Hays, the first president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), introduced the Hayes Code, which established a self-regulatory system to control what movies were produced and exhibited. The MPAA, which represents six major Hollywood studios, was formed to prevent local censorship and ensure profitable business. Over the decades, societal norms changed, leading to more permissive content. For instance, Frank Sinatra received an Oscar nomination for playing a heroin addict in "The Man with the Golden Arm" in the 1950s, which would have been unthinkable during the strict Hayes Code era. However, PG-13 movies have seen a tripling in violence since the 1980s, making them more violent than their R-rated counterparts. The system has evolved from a means of moral policing to a marketing tool, attracting audiences with edgy content.
The evolution of movie ratings in the US: From the Hays Code to the current MPAA rating system, movie ratings in the US have undergone significant changes to reflect societal norms and preserve revenue.
The evolution of movie ratings in the United States can be traced back to the late 1950s when the Hays Code, a self-regulatory system, began to lose its effectiveness due to subversion by filmmakers. This led to a period of uncertainty until 1968 when a Supreme Court case, Ginsburg v. New York, ruled that local municipalities could decide what content was appropriate for minors. In response, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) introduced a new rating system, which was both art-centered and money-centered, to prevent censorship and preserve revenue. The initial rating system consisted of G, M, R, and X ratings, with X serving as a marketing tool for adult audiences. Over time, the rating system has evolved to reflect changing social norms and cultural values. Today, the MPAA continues to regulate movie content, ensuring that it is appropriate for various audiences while allowing for artistic expression.
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Dell Technologies is currently celebrating its 40th anniversary with special savings on select next-gen tech, including the XPS 13 plus with Windows 11. Customers can also curate their dream setup with deals on monitors, mice, and other electronics and accessories, all with free shipping and state-of-the-art technology. Meanwhile, when it comes to movie ratings, the MPA system is voluntary and not legally binding, with ratings ranging from G to NC-17. The NC-17 rating, which replaced the X rating, is for adults only and indicates explicit content. The ratings board, called the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA), consists of eight to thirteen people who determine ratings based on potential offense to the average parent. These ratings are suggestions and not laws, but most theaters require rated films for screening. The fees for submitting a film for rating range from $25,000 for big-budget movies to $750 for shorts.
MPAA's Film Rating System: Shrouded in Secrecy: The MPAA's film rating system operates in secrecy, allowing anonymous raters to determine ratings without explanation, limiting filmmakers' distribution options and challenging the appeals process.
The Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA) film rating system operates in secrecy, with raters' identities hidden and no public explanation of the rating process or standards. This lack of transparency and accountability has been a subject of controversy, as seen in the documentary "This Film Is Not Yet Rated." The system allows for anonymous raters to rate films based on submitted guidelines, and filmmakers are left with limited options - accept the rating and make edits, or release the film unrated, which significantly limits its distribution. The MPAA's power is under threat as more content moves to video on demand and the internet, reducing the need for theater distribution. The lack of transparency and accountability in the appeals process further complicates matters, making it difficult for filmmakers to challenge ratings and understand the reasoning behind them.
MPAA's Efforts to Control Content Distribution: The MPAA, representing major movie studios, has historically lobbied against new technology and currently fights against online piracy and digital distribution, but their efforts have faced criticism for potential conflicts of interest and limiting innovation and consumer rights.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is a powerful organization that lobbies on behalf of the six major movie studios, and they have a long history of trying to stifle innovation and protect their profits. This includes lobbying against new technology like VCRs in the past and currently lobbying against online piracy and digital distribution. However, their efforts to regulate and control content distribution have been met with criticism, as they are accused of having a conflict of interest and scrutinizing the movies of rival studios more closely when assigning ratings. Despite their efforts to maintain control, the rise of digital distribution and online piracy presents a significant challenge to the MPAA's power. The MPAA's response has included successful lobbying efforts, such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which criminalized sharing movies on peer-to-peer networks. However, these efforts have also been met with controversy and criticism for limiting innovation and consumer rights.
The ongoing battle against film piracy: Organizations fight piracy, but it persists in various forms, driving viewership and potentially leading to new subscriptions. Companies adopt different approaches, from legal action to acceptance, and innovations like social media and affordable tech offer safer alternatives.
Despite the efforts of organizations like the MPAA to combat piracy, it remains a widespread issue, even affecting places like community screenings and prisons. The film industry, led by figures like John Aston Steel, has responded with a mix of legal action and acceptance, recognizing that piracy drives viewership and potentially leads to new subscriptions. Meanwhile, companies like HBO have adopted a more relaxed approach, viewing piracy as a promotional tool. The rise of social media and kid-focused platforms like Zigazoo offers a safer alternative for content consumption and interaction. The tech industry, represented by events like Dell TechFest, continues to innovate and offer advanced technology at affordable prices. Ultimately, the battle against piracy feels like a losing one, but the industry continues to adapt and find ways to thrive in the face of it.
PG-13 Ratings and Marketing Tactics: The MPAA's PG-13 rating and marketing tactics are perceived as disingenuous and potentially exploitative towards children, with critics arguing that it undermines morality and promotes controversial content to young audiences while being lenient towards violence and strict on profanity and sexuality, particularly towards women and LGBTQ+ representation.
The MPAA rating system, specifically the PG-13 rating and its associated marketing tactics, is perceived as disingenuous and potentially exploitative towards children. Critics argue that the MPAA is undermining the morality it's supposed to uphold by marketing R-rated movies to young audiences and promoting PG-13 movies with kid-friendly tie-ins. Additionally, the subjectivity of the rating system allows filmmakers to manipulate it by including controversial content only to remove it later, making the standard seemingly arbitrary. Furthermore, the MPAA's leniency towards violence but strict stance on profanity and sexuality, particularly when it comes to women and LGBTQ+ representation, has been criticized as homophobic, misogynistic, and fetishistic. Ultimately, the system raises questions about whose interests it truly serves.
Film rating system inconsistencies: The MPA's film rating system can be inconsistent, with similar films receiving different ratings and controversial films receiving harsh ratings despite lack of explicit content.
The film rating system, as administered by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), can be inconsistent and subjective. Two films with vastly different themes and content, such as a romance with musical numbers and a torture porn film, received the same rating. Conversely, a movie about a gay couple was given an NC-17 rating despite its lack of explicit content. Another film about a woman's sexual exploration received an R rating after the director made cuts, while a graphic sex scene in another film received an R rating as well. The inconsistencies in the rating system can be frustrating and raise questions about the influence of a small group of people on the film industry. For those interested in learning more, I recommend reading articles such as "Rated R for Sadism: The MPAA's War on Art" by Curvy Dick or the US News and World Report article on the subject.
Referencing past incidents and recommending documentaries: Despite efforts to prevent tragedies, they persist. Explore new documentaries and share recommendations.
Despite numerous attempts to prevent tragedies such as bombings and school shootings, they continue to occur frequently in the United States. During the discussion, references were made to an unsuccessful bombing attempt on a plane involving a shoe, multiple school shootings after Columbine, and an Onion article stating that such incidents are unpreventable. The speakers also mentioned the MPAA and recommended checking out a documentary called "The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill." While there are many documentaries, only a few are truly exceptional. The speakers encouraged listeners to explore new documentaries and share recommendations. Amy, a listener, wrote in about her experience living near the famous wild parrots of San Francisco and recommended the documentary related to them. For parents, the safest social media network for kids, Zigazoo, was mentioned as a positive alternative to traditional social media. Discover card was also highlighted for providing special treatment to all cardholders with 24-7 live customer service and $0 fraud liability.
