Josh Zaborowski
This weeks film, “This film is not yet rated�, a documentary was very interesting. Before watching this film I had know idea that there was a board of ordinary people that established the ratings for each film. I guess I may have been a bit ignorant, because I thought that there was just a general consensus of what was involved in the meaning behind each rating. I also did not realize the huge cut in funding and advertising a film takes if it gets rated NC-17. This film really made me think that the ratings board is a monopoly and really puts film makers in a difficult position, in terms of making the best possible film. However, Kirby Dick only interviewed people that got a rating they did not like, or did not agree with. He interviewed people that had cut scenes from their films in order to meet guidelines. Most filmmakers would be upset with the ratings board, if it suggested that they edit their film. I do think that we need a rating system. Parents do need to know what they’re children may be exposed to in a movie. Also, there should be guidelines that children need a parent’s permission to watch a certain type of movie, if they haven’t reached a certain age. However, I do think that the system is flawed as pointed out in the film with the review board inadequacies. I don’t really know what would be a more appropriate system; I do think that the board should not be unknown. People should know who is on the board; they have no more pressure on them than a judge, lawyer, police officer, or political leader. Life is pressure. Overall, I think this film was very funny and informative. I am glad it was shown in this class, because I have never heard of this film before, and most likely would have never seen it. Probably because it was given a NC-17 rating... is this right?... I don’t think so...