EPISODE · Apr 14, 2022 · 33 MIN
Hays Code and MPAA Rating System
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In this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the history of the Hays Code and MPAA rating system and how they affect the way filmmakers can express their ideas. Then, Edward reviews Feels Good Man, Audrey Roloff’s recommendation. Finally, Edward shares his thoughts on the non-slap gate portions of the 94th Oscars. Time Codes: 2:00 - Describing what the historical Hays Code prohibits 6:40 - Analyzing the harmful effects of the Hays Code 9:30 - Examining how artists subtly broke the code in genres like Film Noir 11:55 - Recognizing how Otto Preminger breaking the code explicitly 14:17 - Edward’s take on Feels Good Man 17:25 - Observing the double standards in the MPAA Rating System that was explored in This FIlm is Not Yet Rated 21:41 - Edward ranting on Rated R films solely for language 24:55 - Edward comparing the MPAA Rating System and U.S. TV rating system 28:31 - Concluding Thought: Edward shares his thoughts on the non-slap gate portions of the 94th Oscars Episode Notes: MPAA Rating System Hays Code
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In this episode, contributor Jonah Desnaux (he/him) and host Edward Frumkin (he/him) analyze the history of the Hays Code and MPAA rating system and how they affect the way filmmakers can express their ideas. Then, Edward reviews Feels Good Man, Audrey Roloff’s recommendation. Finally, Edward shares his thoughts on the non-slap gate portions of the 94th Oscars. Time Codes: 2:00 - Describing what the historical Hays Code prohibits 6:40 - Analyzing the harmful effects of the Hays Code 9:30 - Examining how artists subtly broke the code in genres like Film Noir 11:55 - Recognizing how Otto Preminger breaking the code explicitly 14:17 - Edward’s take on Feels Good Man 17:25 - Observing the double standards in the MPAA Rating System that was explored in This FIlm is Not Yet Rated 21:41 - Edward ranting on Rated R films solely for language 24:55 - Edward comparing the MPAA Rating System and U.S. TV rating system 28:31 - Concluding Thought: Edward shares his thoughts on the non-slap gate portions of the 94th Oscars Episode Notes: MPAA Rating System Hays Code
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