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entertainment1 year ago

UK's 'Wicked' Film Trigger Warning Sparks Debate Over Green Skin Sensitivity

The British Board of Film Classification has issued a trigger warning for the movie 'Wicked' due to its portrayal of discrimination against characters with green skin, among other themes. The warning highlights scenes of bullying and mistreatment of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, for her green complexion, as well as other discriminatory behaviors. The decision has sparked debate, with some criticizing it as excessive, while others defend it as necessary for informing audiences about sensitive content.

via The Daily Beast|
#bbfc#discrimination#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

UK's 'Wicked' Trigger Warning Sparks Debate Over Green Skin Sensitivity

The BBFC has issued a trigger warning for the film adaptation of "Wicked," highlighting scenes of discrimination against characters with green skin, which has sparked debate. Critics argue the warning is overly sensitive, while others see it as a necessary step to address the film's allegorical themes of racism. The controversy reflects broader discussions on political correctness and content warnings in media.

via The Guardian|
#bbfc#controversy#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"Mary Poppins' UK Age Rating Raised Due to Discriminatory Language"

The age rating for the 1964 film "Mary Poppins" has been increased from U to PG in the U.K. due to the use of discriminatory language, specifically the term "hottentots." The British Board of Film Classification stated that the use of this term in the film exceeds their guidelines for acceptable language at a U rating. The decision was made in consideration of potential distress to children and concerns about the repetition of offensive language.

via Variety|
#age-rating#bbfc#discriminatory-language
entertainment2 years ago

"Emma Stone's 'Poor Things' Sex Scenes Stir Controversy, Spark Edits for UK Release"

The creators of "Poor Things," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, had to re-edit a controversial sex scene to comply with the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for its UK release. The scene in question involved two young boys observing the character Bella Baxter, played by Stone, engaging in sexual activity as part of her work as a prostitute. The film, which contains explicit content and language, has been classified as 18+ after the changes. Despite the controversy, Emma Stone's performance has positioned her as a strong contender for the Best Actress Oscar.

via Daily Mail|
##bbfc#emmastone