Awesome stuff. I'm curious as to why X was in a circle instead of a square like the rest. Any particular reason? Also, anyone know of any current DVD/Blu Ray that retains the original ratings under this system? I seem to remember a John Wayne film, The Cowboys maybe, that still lists the rating as GP.
I'm now starting to wonder if anime these days might be going through a similar manner of when this moment occurred for the film industry as a result of the Hays Code being lifted when I noticed that an on-demand channel on my digital cable service provider was permissively allowing subbed anime.
My suggestion G Genral Audiences PG Parental Guidance Suggested (May Not Be Suitable for Young Children) PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned (May Not Be Approriate for Children Under 13) M-15 Restricted to Mature Audiences 15 and Older (Requires Parent or Adult Guardian) R-17 Restricted to Audiences 17 and Older (Requires Parent or Adult Guardian) AO-18 Adults Only (No One Under 18 Admitted)
In 1990, the official X rating was abandoned and became NC-17 (no children under 17 admitted). However, the stigma persists even with the name change. Many newspapers won't accept advertising for NC-17 rated movies, and "family-friendly" video store chains like Blockbuster won't stock them.
The MPAA originally trademarked all the rating categories and their respective symbols except X. Any film could be self-rated X without being reviewed by the MPAA. This quickly led to the X rating being used as an exploitation device for hardcore porn. (To this day, "X-rated" is a colloquial synonym for "pornographic" applied to the arts and media in general as well as movies.)
Because the original M (for "mature audiences") rating was considered too vague, it was briefly changed to GP (general audiences, parental guidance suggested), which NOBODY understood. It was changed a year later to PG, and the PG-13 category was added in 1984.
@scotpens - It was also wrongly thought by some parents that M-rated films contained more adult content than those rated R, since prior to the ratings system's inception, a classification of SMA (Suggested for Mature Audiences) was used for a couple of years to denote films that had adult themes, etc.
Yes, I remember many films in the 1960s carrying the advisory "Suggested for mature audiences" in their advertising. It was an informal, self-applied warning, not a formal classification.
there some rumer pg-13 was changed in 2010, i seen an ad recently with PG 13 is no longer used but a new sub PG catergy is now in use. I think M could now be used in place of PG 13, since this system has been used quite a few years
That is so cool. The Aussie M rating, which was adopted in 1971, was inspired by the USA equivalent (G, PG, M, and R as they were known then). It is still in use today, but it's now G, PG, M, MA15+, R18+, and X18+.
Awesome stuff. I'm curious as to why X was in a circle instead of a square like the rest. Any particular reason? Also, anyone know of any current DVD/Blu Ray that retains the original ratings under this system? I seem to remember a John Wayne film, The Cowboys maybe, that still lists the rating as GP.
peterp21 2 months ago
@peterp21 I believe "X"is circled to draw more attention to it's importance as a rating. . .
pkf81366 1 month ago
1970: What is GMRX?
2011: What is GPGPG13RNC17?
FragglevisionReturns 2 months ago
germex
Milesprower1100 5 months ago
TV MA
rurmundo 9 months ago
Statler Bro.s had a song about Randolph Scoot in which they mention G,GP,R & X
(it's on here in the beginning of the movie Drive-In & also the trailer from it.)
mathewbailey08 1 year ago
@mathewbailey08 Whatever Happened to Randolph Scott?
bored1ca 4 months ago
I'm now starting to wonder if anime these days might be going through a similar manner of when this moment occurred for the film industry as a result of the Hays Code being lifted when I noticed that an on-demand channel on my digital cable service provider was permissively allowing subbed anime.
SonicFamilyGal 1 year ago
numbuh0 1 year ago
Lol it's like GERM-X XD
toledoboy1234 1 year ago
Gymwrecks?!
Madrick82 2 years ago
Bring back the GMRX!!
iambernig 2 years ago 3
On my DVD copy of Butch and Sundance,the trailer advertises the film as rated M.
PreviewSubsciption2 3 years ago
In 1990, the official X rating was abandoned and became NC-17 (no children under 17 admitted). However, the stigma persists even with the name change. Many newspapers won't accept advertising for NC-17 rated movies, and "family-friendly" video store chains like Blockbuster won't stock them.
scotpens 3 years ago 2
Yeah,and I believe Henry and June was the first NC 17 film.
PreviewSubsciption2 3 years ago 2
NC-17 now means No children 17 and under. Says Target
Wilfilco 2 years ago
The MPAA originally trademarked all the rating categories and their respective symbols except X. Any film could be self-rated X without being reviewed by the MPAA. This quickly led to the X rating being used as an exploitation device for hardcore porn. (To this day, "X-rated" is a colloquial synonym for "pornographic" applied to the arts and media in general as well as movies.)
scotpens 3 years ago
Because the original M (for "mature audiences") rating was considered too vague, it was briefly changed to GP (general audiences, parental guidance suggested), which NOBODY understood. It was changed a year later to PG, and the PG-13 category was added in 1984.
scotpens 3 years ago
@scotpens - It was also wrongly thought by some parents that M-rated films contained more adult content than those rated R, since prior to the ratings system's inception, a classification of SMA (Suggested for Mature Audiences) was used for a couple of years to denote films that had adult themes, etc.
WhatsAYak 2 years ago
Yes, I remember many films in the 1960s carrying the advisory "Suggested for mature audiences" in their advertising. It was an informal, self-applied warning, not a formal classification.
scotpens 2 years ago
there some rumer pg-13 was changed in 2010, i seen an ad recently with PG 13 is no longer used but a new sub PG catergy is now in use. I think M could now be used in place of PG 13, since this system has been used quite a few years
Silverfox7771 2 years ago
Jimrex? What's Jimrex?
kstarpictures 3 years ago 12
I always thought it was pronounced "Guh-MERX."
scotpens 3 years ago
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@kstarpictures Jimrex? What's Jimrex? Jim,Your dad Rex,A dog
MrTweety2707 1 year ago
groovy thanks!
only257 3 years ago 2
GMRX? What's GMRX?
I wasn't around during those days, bur I love watching these vids.
Firestar120 3 years ago 19
That is so cool. The Aussie M rating, which was adopted in 1971, was inspired by the USA equivalent (G, PG, M, and R as they were known then). It is still in use today, but it's now G, PG, M, MA15+, R18+, and X18+.
PalaceRoadshow 3 years ago 4
Great clip!! Thanks for sharing!! :)
uklittleguy 4 years ago 4
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verax17 4 years ago
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verax17 4 years ago
I've been looking for this for years! Thanks for posting!
Psychotronic42 4 years ago 2
I sometimes the ratings were still like this.
yaoiman88 4 years ago
This is crazy old brother....where do you find this shit..>!
emc74 4 years ago
I rely on the kindness of strangers when I don't have it in my collection already
DIOTD2008 4 years ago
i love things like this
sacrificaltotem 4 years ago 3