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Mar 21 08 11:02 PM
MonsterDad wrote: I hope not. Let's face it the original Uni monster films were often cut by local censors (Frankenstein) or pre cut by the studios or given the X rating in England and still cut (ie Black Cat). As crazy as it sounds its more in line with history for it to be in R. Granted considering what you can get away with a PG-13 these days I guess its not a huge deal. Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie? It's better than most mind numbing teen comedies My kids love the Universal Monsters. We watch them together regularly (in fact, it's Friday; it's Monster Night tonight). However, I don't think I'd sit my five-year old son and nine-year old daughter down to watch "An American Werewolf in London" until they were a bit older (no offense to Mr. Baker). But then, I also wouldn't sit them down in front of a mind-numbing teen comedy, either. They'd much prefer Abbott and Costello.
I hope not. Let's face it the original Uni monster films were often cut by local censors (Frankenstein) or pre cut by the studios or given the X rating in England and still cut (ie Black Cat). As crazy as it sounds its more in line with history for it to be in R. Granted considering what you can get away with a PG-13 these days I guess its not a huge deal. Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie? It's better than most mind numbing teen comedies
I hope not. Let's face it the original Uni monster films were often cut by local censors (Frankenstein) or pre cut by the studios or given the X rating in England and still cut (ie Black Cat). As crazy as it sounds its more in line with history for it to be in R. Granted considering what you can get away with a PG-13 these days I guess its not a huge deal.
My kids love the Universal Monsters. We watch them together regularly (in fact, it's Friday; it's Monster Night tonight). However, I don't think I'd sit my five-year old son and nine-year old daughter down to watch "An American Werewolf in London" until they were a bit older (no offense to Mr. Baker). But then, I also wouldn't sit them down in front of a mind-numbing teen comedy, either. They'd much prefer Abbott and Costello.
Is that more to do with the copus nudity?
Mar 21 08 11:24 PM
Great job , it looks so real!!!!
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Mar 22 08 9:39 AM
gfanikf wrote: MonsterDad wrote: gfanikf wrote: Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie? My kids love the Universal Monsters. We watch them together regularly (in fact, it's Friday; it's Monster Night tonight). However, I don't think I'd sit my five-year old son and nine-year old daughter down to watch "An American Werewolf in London" until they were a bit older (no offense to Mr. Baker). But then, I also wouldn't sit them down in front of a mind-numbing teen comedy, either. They'd much prefer Abbott and Costello. Is that more to do with the copus nudity?
MonsterDad wrote: gfanikf wrote: Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie? My kids love the Universal Monsters. We watch them together regularly (in fact, it's Friday; it's Monster Night tonight). However, I don't think I'd sit my five-year old son and nine-year old daughter down to watch "An American Werewolf in London" until they were a bit older (no offense to Mr. Baker). But then, I also wouldn't sit them down in front of a mind-numbing teen comedy, either. They'd much prefer Abbott and Costello.
gfanikf wrote: Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie?
gfanikf wrote:
Mar 22 08 11:08 AM
HalLane wrote: gfanikf wrote: MonsterDad wrote: gfanikf wrote: Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie? My kids love the Universal Monsters. We watch them together regularly (in fact, it's Friday; it's Monster Night tonight). However, I don't think I'd sit my five-year old son and nine-year old daughter down to watch "An American Werewolf in London" until they were a bit older (no offense to Mr. Baker). But then, I also wouldn't sit them down in front of a mind-numbing teen comedy, either. They'd much prefer Abbott and Costello. Is that more to do with the copus nudity? C'mon gfanikf. There's no more impressionable thing on this planet than the mind of a five year old; they all need to have their imaginations stimulated whether they know it or not, not bludgeoned numb with representations of explicit violence and adult situations. All due respect to your parents, if the films are good enough to last until the kids are of age to see them, great. If not, then pfffttt, oh well ........
Pfft Compared to the news today, an American Werewolf in London is a fairy tale. Besides how many of us saw R rated movies as kids and turned out fine. I think Commando and Invasion USA are essential parts of a child's development. Actually I saw very little horror films as kid and mostly action films. It's also the 1980s a very odd and unique time in America's history
Also of course its MD's decision and I'm sure his kids will be fine for it...just a little deprived I'm just needling him a little with the good old CHFB charm I think it's very cool watching Uni flicks with your kids and getting them into the movies. It's like when my cousins son feel in love with the Godzilla trailer comp I had from VDK.
Though I am interested in my Uni as R-rated movies of the time thought. I think I'll do a separate thread on it
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Mar 22 08 11:15 AM
HalLane wrote: gfanikf wrote: MonsterDad wrote: gfanikf wrote: Plus why can't you take kids to an R-Rated movie? My kids love the Universal Monsters. We watch them together regularly (in fact, it's Friday; it's Monster Night tonight). However, I don't think I'd sit my five-year old son and nine-year old daughter down to watch "An American Werewolf in London" until they were a bit older (no offense to Mr. Baker). But then, I also wouldn't sit them down in front of a mind-numbing teen comedy, either. They'd much prefer Abbott and Costello. Is that more to do with the copus nudity? C'mon gfanikf. There's no more impressionable thing on this planet than the mind of a five year old; they all need to have their imaginations stimulated whether they know it or not, not bludgeoned numb with representations of explicit violence and adult situations. All due respect to your parents, if the films are good enough to last until the kids are of age to see them, great. If not, then pfffttt, oh well ........ I admire MonsterDad's restraint, and it already seems to be paying off in Universal Monster-lovin' dividends. Welcome to the boards, MonsterDad!
Thanks, Hal.
I apologize for taking the topic so far off course. The main reason I asked about the rating was that the kids were just as excited about the pics of the new Wolf Man as the rest of us but, equally disappointed to learn that they might not get to see the movie.
I'm really proud of how my kids have embraced older films. Many of my friends can't get their children to watch a black and white movie. For me, one of the worst punishments I can offer to my son is to take away Turner Classic Movies for a week.
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Mar 22 08 11:20 AM
MonsterDad wrote: I apologize for taking the topic so far off course. The main reason I asked about the rating was that the kids were just as excited about the pics of the new Wolf Man as the rest of us but, equally disappointed to learn that they might not get to see the movie. I'm really proud of how my kids have embraced older films. Many of my friends can't get their children to watch a black and white movie. For me, one of the worst punishments I can offer to my son is to take away Turner Classic Movies for a week.
No, that's a reasonable thing that I can easily understand being frustrated at. I know the same feeling (odd, but its not like I could even see Bram Stoker's Dracula when it came out).
That's a very cool thing about your kids. One of my joys as a child since I can never fall asleep before we went on vacation or the first day of school was to watch ALL of Republic's The Masked Marvel, Stagecoach was also something I always checked out from the library. An appreciation of the classics is even more important in the long run than an appreciation of Chuck Norris (by a long shot) .
Your one very cool Dad MD, though my dad is still cooler
Mar 22 08 11:21 AM
MonsterDad wrote: Wow! That entry came out really long! I guess I don't have the hang of this quote and post thing yet.
Pfft thats normal. Actually the easiest thing is just to delete all but you want to quote and put
at the beginning and
Mar 22 08 11:32 AM
MonsterDad wrote: Thanks, Hal.
gfanikf wrote: Though I am interested in my Uni as R-rated movies of the time thought. I think I'll do a separate thread on it
Neat idea, g.
Mar 22 08 11:39 AM
Your one very cool Dad MD, though my dad is still cooler.
Everyone's Dad is cooler than everyone else's! We just try to be the coolest to our own kids and, ultimately, that's all that matters.
Hope thats of some help.
If I just did it right then it was a big help. If not…I'll just have to keep at it until I get it right!
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