parental discretion is advised...
I was watching Gladiator on TNT last night. Before the movie, the network warned that "This film contains scenes of violence that are not suitable for younger audiences. Viewer discretion is advised." Now, I've seen the film before, so I can understand the warning coming before a movie.
But then the censors cut every single scene of violence in the film. EVERY ONE.
If a knife or sword was thrust toward an enemy, the strike was cut out. If a person was about to die, the scene showed the weapon, a bit of movement, and the death. That's it.
So here's what I'm wondering...why even show films or give warnings before airing them if you're going to cut them down to what you want? The network stripped out the entire reason to give the warning in the first place, and they cut out pretty much the entire action from the film. It's like asking a radio station to play certain songs. All you'll hear is a lot of bleeping or dead air when the performer starts swearing. What is the point?
The nightly news is far more violent, and there's no warning before they put that on. COPS is more violent, and the warning is usually not very convincing.
It's no wonder people enjoy the internet.
p.s. Why does a 16 year old movie need to be restored and re-released, when there are older movies that don't need as much restoration that have been released? Disney, I'm looking at you... Any way to make a buck...
But then the censors cut every single scene of violence in the film. EVERY ONE.
If a knife or sword was thrust toward an enemy, the strike was cut out. If a person was about to die, the scene showed the weapon, a bit of movement, and the death. That's it.
So here's what I'm wondering...why even show films or give warnings before airing them if you're going to cut them down to what you want? The network stripped out the entire reason to give the warning in the first place, and they cut out pretty much the entire action from the film. It's like asking a radio station to play certain songs. All you'll hear is a lot of bleeping or dead air when the performer starts swearing. What is the point?
The nightly news is far more violent, and there's no warning before they put that on. COPS is more violent, and the warning is usually not very convincing.
It's no wonder people enjoy the internet.
p.s. Why does a 16 year old movie need to be restored and re-released, when there are older movies that don't need as much restoration that have been released? Disney, I'm looking at you... Any way to make a buck...
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