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'Shame' Shocks AFI Audience, Theater Leader Calls for More NC-17 Films

November 10, 2011 By Steve Pond 13 weeks ago

Sexually-explicit film could help revive the shunned rating, John Fithian says

Michael Fassbender's 'Shame' Slapped With NC-17 Rating

October 25, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 15 weeks ago

Steve McQueen's provocative film includes full male frontal nudity and a great deal of sex

Harvey Wins! MPAA Overturns 'Blue Valentine's NC-17

December 8, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

In rare move, board awards an R rating to the relationship drama

Director Cianfrance: We'll Release 'Blue Valentine' With an NC-17

December 3, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

At TheWrap screening series, the inside story of the sexually frank drama's battle with the ratings board, and the 12-year struggle to get the movie made

Derek Cianfrance: The NC-17 Rating of 'Blue Valentine' Is Offensive

December 2, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Cianfrance invites a discussion: 'By changing the film, you cut into the heart and soul of what the film is. Every once in a while in your life you have an opportunity to stand for something'

'Blue Valentine' NC-17 Update: Weinstein Considers Appeal

October 11, 2010 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Surprised by an adult rating, the Weinstein Company will confer with lawyers Monday to consider an appeal

Sundance Fave 'Blue Valentine' Slapped with NC-17

October 8, 2010 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

It's not clear if the Weinstein Company will make cuts or will appeal the board's decision

Exclusive: Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' Slapped With NC-17

March 29, 2009 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Gay sex in the hot tub with a baby? The new docu-comedy has sex scenes that the ratings board considers over the line

Carey Mulligan on Tattoos and the Nude Scene She Can't Watch

December 31, 1970 By Steve Pond 42 years ago

The Oscar-nominated actress talks about singing and stripping in the daring and provocative "Shame"