The line between R and NC-17 has always been a moving target, an arbitrary threshold that often reflects moral panic more than genuine concern. For decades, filmmakers have found themselves in battles ...

Movies rated NC‑17 often face steep hurdles — limited theaters willing to show them, reduced advertising opportunities, and public hesitation. Yet, a handful of NC‑17 films defied those obstacles and ...

When you hear that a movie is rated NC-17, classic cinema is likely not the first thing that comes to mind first. The rating has been around for about 20 years, but it's mostly been associated with ...