Friedkin's 'Killer Joe' gets an NC-17

Posted by · 6:27 pm · February 29th, 2012

As “Killer Joe,” William Friedkin’s nasty new black comedy, fights an NC-17 rating from the MPAA, the Weinsteins are experiencing their own ratings woes with their teen-oriented documentary “Bully.”

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Is NC-17 an antiquated rating?

Posted by · 5:12 pm · November 15th, 2011

The talk swirling around Steve McQueen’s “Shame” is whether its NC-17 rating will hinder its Oscar chances. But isn’t there a deeper concern about third-party parenting worth exploring?

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