Did “Oppenheimer” Really Need an “R” Rating?

The line between the MPAA’s R and PG-13 ratings has been a critical factor in the production of mainstream films over the past several decades. When it comes to the genre of historical drama, there is an even deeper debate as to how much “R-rated” content you should include without losing its message.

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The “Cleopatra” Controversy – Netflix Wants Your Attention Again

While it may not be accurate to portray Cleopatra as entirely “white” (she was Greek from a time long before the Caucasians pushed through Europe) but she certainly wasn’t sub-saharan African, which is what we typically refer to today as “black”.

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How a Score Can Ruin a Great Film – The Biggest Problem with All Quiet on the Western Front

Based on the 1929 book by German WWI veteran Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front (All Quiet for short) paints a gripping story of everyday trench life during The Great War from the German perspective. It is a horrific tale of how a brotherhood of patriots can be withered down one by one until they are eliminated by war.

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“Bloody Roses” – Wars of the Roses TV Series Pitch / Dreamcast

Long before George R.R. Martin dreamed of Westeros, there was a very real medieval family feud between the King and his noble houses. It was the 15th century, the land was Britannia, and the conflict was The Wars of the Roses.

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Monsters We Met: The Most Underrated Paleo Documentary You Need To See

Considering that our distant ancestors encountered beasts, it is miraculous how humans arose to be the dominant species on the planet. However, there is no doubt that our ascension came at the cost of other species. One paleo-documentary that really hits this home is the miniseries Monsters We Met.

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Primal – The Power of “Show, Don’t Tell”

A caveman and a T-Rex going on adventures don’t sound like much on its own. However, with great writing, an expanding mystical world, and allowing the scenes to breathe makes Primal potentially one of the best-animated shows to come out this decade.

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White Death: The Winter War – A Film Proposal [DREAMCAST]

It looked very much like a cakewalk – with the Soviets vastly outnumbering the Finns and carrying far more firepower. However, despite all odds, the Finns were able to hold off the Soviets for several months. By the time the Russians were able to reorganize and break through the defenses, they were exhausted.

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