Cole Storer- "This film Is Not Yet Rated"
This past week’s film, “This Film is Not Yet Rated” was genius. The entire concept makes me wish I had a better imagination. Not only was the movie calling out the MPAA, but it inadvertently shed light on the issue of homosexuality. For instance, it makes reference to a movie about lesbian teenagers. In this film a girl masturbates through her night gown and therefore it receives an nc-17 rating whereas in American Beauty Kevin Spacey’s shower masturbation scene goes completely unnoticed. The team of lesbian super sleuths and their daughter cracked open a jar of worms and poured it directly on the heads of the administration of the MPAA. It showed female homosexuals as strong members of society who legally take advantage of these so called “movie critics.” Not only did the film raise issues on homosexuality and fair treatment for everyone in the United States no matter your age, gender or sexuality, it raised issues on the free speech laws we have had in the constitution for hundreds of years. This small group of individuals who decides what each individual age group of people can watch is stifling free speech for artists and movie makers. Being an avid equal rights activist, this film got my attention. It is understandable why people might look down upon gay people because of religion, but it is hypocritical of Christians to look down upon another group of people because of their lifestyle which they did not choose in the first place. After all, isn’t the good book supposed to teach understanding and love for all kinds of people. Even if it is a sin what’s the difference between having homosexual tendencies and cursing? Nothing.