tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2001893765111910672..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: What Bully’s Unrated Rating MeansAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24329772675063812452015-02-02T11:53:46.876-05:002015-02-02T11:53:46.876-05:00Exactly, and that's nonsense. Soderbergh did i...Exactly, and that's nonsense. Soderbergh did it with Solaris, but yeah, it's very are.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14258334836629491462015-01-30T00:30:08.148-05:002015-01-30T00:30:08.148-05:00I don't know the exact percentages, but re-edi...I don't know the exact percentages, but re-edit and concede are the most common choices. Appeals are rare, because winning an appeal is unlikely. It's almost a non-option.TheHistorianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255156966606278419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56459030006083043352012-03-30T12:08:53.260-04:002012-03-30T12:08:53.260-04:00@"C" This may be the first time I've...@<a href="#c1495309028743023434" rel="nofollow">"C"</a> This may be the first time I've ever been thanked for writing a blog article, and I am unspeakably humbled by your kind words.<br /><br />Thank YOU for reading this and being such an active proponent against school bullying. Regal and AMC cinemas have said that they will be screening Bully, and although they will be screening it as R-rated, hopefully a wider audience will be able to see it.<br /><br />Thanks again, Cassie!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14953090287430234342012-03-29T22:04:49.885-04:002012-03-29T22:04:49.885-04:00Thank you so much!! When I heard it was unrated I ...Thank you so much!! When I heard it was unrated I wasn't sure how I felt about it simply because I wasn't sure if any parents would take their child to see an unrated film...but after reading this I think there is hope!! I will definitely be seeing this movie in a theater!! Hopefully this movie can inspire some desperately needed change in how our society responds to bully!!"C"https://www.blogger.com/profile/15898752665594745800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47845011116731376642012-03-29T16:31:31.987-04:002012-03-29T16:31:31.987-04:00@Tyler Wow, thanks so much, Tyler. This is an issu...@<a href="#c2466945104262726323" rel="nofollow">Tyler</a> Wow, thanks so much, Tyler. This is an issue I'm definitely passionate about, so I'm glad a fraction of my passion was able to translate clearly in print.<br /><br />And, getting compliments from a writer I admire as much as you ain't half bad either. <br /><br />Thanks again!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24669451042627263232012-03-29T16:13:41.970-04:002012-03-29T16:13:41.970-04:00Fucking brilliant article. One of the best I'v...Fucking brilliant article. One of the best I've read on the subject. Words are powerful Alex, and what you've written is important. Great post. I'll definitely be passing it on.Tylerhttp://magnoliaforever.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-44631213055540499112012-03-28T12:09:19.489-04:002012-03-28T12:09:19.489-04:00@John Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm ...@<a href="#c1401305551518125706" rel="nofollow">John</a> Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm glad so many people are able to understand how reductive an organization like the MPAA can be. <br /><br />Maybe I will Tweet to them, couldn't hurt, right?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14013055515181257062012-03-28T12:00:48.563-04:002012-03-28T12:00:48.563-04:00This is one of the best things I've ever read ...This is one of the best things I've ever read on this site. I agree with everything you said. Very well done. You should send this to someone involved with Bully (email or Tweet it), because I think they'd value the light you're shedding on it.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-53918915995749524392012-03-28T08:19:16.170-04:002012-03-28T08:19:16.170-04:00@Sati. Exactly. I saw that movie in the theater an...@<a href="#c1542571025751927669" rel="nofollow">Sati.</a> Exactly. I saw that movie in the theater and thought it was garbage. A friend convinced me to watch the Director's Cut and I was amazed. <br /><br />I guess we shouldn't be too surprised, Scott did pioneer the Director's Cut via Blade Runner.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52612254808594474152012-03-28T08:15:49.667-04:002012-03-28T08:15:49.667-04:00@Robert Thanks brother. Actually, I think your que...@<a href="#c966356405676328105" rel="nofollow">Robert</a> Thanks brother. Actually, I think your question is perfectly fair, and it is one that MANY people, including the MPAA, proposed. Weinstein and Hirsch's argument is that the foul language adds to the bullying environment that is depicted in the film, and to cut or bleep the fucks out would not only be censorship, but it'd take away from the trauma.<br /><br />Weinstein had the same battle with The King's Speech. The MPAA said take out the fucks, and you'll get your PG-13. To which Weinstein replied, I suspect, by saying "fuck yourselves."Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23333705005582542292012-03-28T08:09:56.085-04:002012-03-28T08:09:56.085-04:00@Ruth Thanks! Yeah it's funny, because Weinste...@<a href="#c8714767191453153232" rel="nofollow">Ruth</a> Thanks! Yeah it's funny, because Weinstein himself is considered a huge bully (pun intended) within the movies industry, but he's really calmed down recently and chosen nobel battles, in my opinion.<br /><br />I'd be interested to know more about other country's ratings systems. But there are so many.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15425710257519276692012-03-28T07:54:33.294-04:002012-03-28T07:54:33.294-04:00@Alex Withrow Also with Kingdom of Heaven. Eva Gre...@<a href="#c5608151874443532580" rel="nofollow">Alex Withrow</a> Also with Kingdom of Heaven. Eva Green's performance was basically raped with theathrical cut comparing to what it was in director's cut.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-9663564056763281052012-03-27T22:48:25.236-04:002012-03-27T22:48:25.236-04:00Great post. This is beside the point but maybe Wei...Great post. This is beside the point but maybe Weinstein should have taken five fucks out of the movie and settled with a PG-13?Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394045103473759585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87147671914531532322012-03-27T18:44:02.166-04:002012-03-27T18:44:02.166-04:00Wow, the MPAA sounds completely ridiculous. So is ...Wow, the MPAA sounds completely ridiculous. So is our rating system really, and it's about to get an overhaul apparently (for instance, R for us means no one under 18 is allowed to see it in theatres. Our MA15+ is the equivalent to your R). Really great article! Good on Weinstein!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175638828147935702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8317347048714696252012-03-27T17:07:29.689-04:002012-03-27T17:07:29.689-04:00@thevoid99 YES! How right you are, my friend.@<a href="#c1853437541408491536" rel="nofollow">thevoid99</a> YES! How right you are, my friend.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18534375414084915362012-03-27T17:02:39.359-04:002012-03-27T17:02:39.359-04:00I'm not a fan of the MPAA either. It's re...I'm not a fan of the MPAA either. It's really just a group of people with a lot of moral judgements that don't really understand the art of film.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-56081518744435325802012-03-27T15:42:30.493-04:002012-03-27T15:42:30.493-04:00@Sati. I agree with you, I really hope Ridley does...@<a href="#c869702426561944340" rel="nofollow">Sati.</a> I agree with you, I really hope Ridley doesn't sacrifice Prometheus to earn a PG-13 rating. My initial gut reaction is that he would never cut his flick for more money, but, given that's EXACTLY what he did with Robin Hood, I'm a little weary.<br /><br />We shall see.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8697024265619443402012-03-27T15:23:24.848-04:002012-03-27T15:23:24.848-04:00Amazing article! I think MPAA is a freaky organiza...Amazing article! I think MPAA is a freaky organization, the fact how many violent movies get pg-13 but got forbid there is a consentual sex scene and bang! it's R-rated. I just fear for Prometheus, for opposite reason - I hope Scott didn't compromize and cut out a bunch of movie just to get PG-13 and earn more money. On the other hand it does seem more violent than sexual, so with how things are in MPAA today maybe he can just submit the movie as it as and still get PG-13. It's ridiculous violence in films gets lighter treatment than sex.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70893863616608958642012-03-27T14:25:02.333-04:002012-03-27T14:25:02.333-04:00@Max Yeah I actually mentioned that doc in my arti...@<a href="#c7642510933451742567" rel="nofollow">Max</a> Yeah I actually mentioned that doc in my article. This is Not Yet Rated is a really good movie, and people interested in this topic should definitely check it out. Thanks for reading!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76425109334517425672012-03-27T14:19:53.378-04:002012-03-27T14:19:53.378-04:00There's that documentary that looks into this ...There's that documentary that looks into this topic, This film is not yet rated, which explains how broken the MPAA is. Hopefully this has the power to shake things up a little. Foul language should not keep this film away from children when it's okay to show them epic amounts of violence.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.com