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Forum: Television 20th March 2024, 03:52 PM
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I wasn't thinking of releasing everything uncut...

I wasn't thinking of releasing everything uncut because of the reasons you describe, more along the lines of seeing more 18 certificate films that would previously have been released with a 15.

I...
Forum: Television 19th March 2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
It would be interesting if the guidelines mean...

It would be interesting if the guidelines mean films are moved from PG to 12A, 12A to 15, and 15 to 18, but leaving things uncut with 18 certificates.

I hope this wouldn't mean (like with Marvel's...
Forum: Television 19th March 2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
It looks like more films will be reclassified...

It looks like more films will be reclassified because of the way the BBFC has responded to last year's public consultation:

On-screen violence is of increased concern for UK audiences

BBFC...
Forum: Television 26th February 2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
Yes, it is a curious one and a decision which...

Yes, it is a curious one and a decision which will only affect a few people. Unless they've read the story, people who buy a physical copy of Mary Poppins probably won't factor the certificate into...
Forum: Television 26th February 2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
I don't think it'll make any difference to most...

I don't think it'll make any difference to most people. It does show that the BBFC is aware of how language changes and things that were commonplace 60 years ago now have the potential to offend, so...
Forum: Television 26th February 2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
In its latest round of reclassifying films, the...

In its latest round of reclassifying films, the BBFC has changed Mary Poppins from a U to a PG certificate because of two uses of discriminatory language, specifically the word Hottentots, which...
Forum: Television 22nd July 2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
The same thing happened some time ago to Jaws,...

The same thing happened some time ago to Jaws, which was rated A on its theatrical release, then reclassified PG in 1987, before being reclassified again to 12A in 2012.

Ghostbusters, Indiana...
Forum: Television 21st February 2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
Disney has been self-censoring in pursuit of the...

Disney has been self-censoring in pursuit of the almighty Yen for a few years.

Surely putting a small advisory notice before contentious films and TV shows is preferable to changing new material...
Forum: Television 16th August 2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
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Forum: Television 16th August 2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
Silver Streak would probably still include the...

Silver Streak would probably still include the scene, just as Holiday Inn DVDs have the 'Abraham' song routine with many cast members in blackface.
Forum: Television 16th August 2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
Thinking back, it's similar to James Ferman being...

Thinking back, it's similar to James Ferman being concerned about children imitating what they saw and heard in films. Children are unlikely to replicate extreme violence with power tools at school,...
Forum: Television 16th August 2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
What's the scene? The account which uploaded it...

What's the scene? The account which uploaded it has been terminated.
Forum: Television 20th June 2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
It is apparently because of the Hispanic...

It is apparently because of the Hispanic equivalent of 'blacking up'.

"Sky Cinema has put content labels on classic movies to flag any issues of outdated views which may cause offence to the...
Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
The point about children is an interesting one...

The point about children is an interesting one because they are very prone to mimicry and repeating words they hear from authority figures and people on TV. As such, it's property for the best that...
Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 03:21 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
He doesn't have much time for people who have...

He doesn't have much time for people who have problems with the racial slurs:

“The Major was an old fossil left over from decades before. We were not supporting his views, we were making fun of...
Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
When reading the first page, this made me chuckle...

When reading the first page, this made me chuckle

My first thought was 'Apart from the racist Major, Fawlty Towers isn't that faulty!
Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 01:36 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
I had looked back through the whole thread...

I had looked back through the whole thread beforehand and thought it was interesting that things have come full circle in just over seven years, beginning with The Germans and then it becoming the...
Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
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Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
I have the same set. I also have the 70th...

I have the same set. I also have the 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition which I daresay is even better!

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Forum: Television 12th June 2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 257
Views: 27,306
The BBC has found The Germans episode of Fawlty...

The BBC has found The Germans episode of Fawlty Towers episode to be 'difficult' for a long time. Mark Lawson wrote a particularly good column (Fawlty Towers isn't racist. Major Gowen is.) about it...
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