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A comprehensive look at how movie ratings affect audience access and perception of content. Recent studies indicate that gun violence in PG-13 films now surpasses that in R-rated movies, raising questions about the implications of content classification. In contrast, certain love stories are restricted by NC-17 ratings, limiting their reach to demographics that could benefit from the narratives. This discussion highlights the need for reassessment of rating systems in the film industry as they shape cultural consumption and societal norms around violence and relationships.
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HOW TO WRITE AN INTRO Headline: Sex, Violence and R Ratings Intro: A new study reports that gun violence in PG-13 movies now exceeds that in most R-rated films. Meanwhile, a love story that follows two young people in a relationship has been given an NC-17 rating, discouraging much of the demographic its two characters represent from seeing it. nytimes.com
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