Our Sweet “Top Pick” of the Week

Who gave them the authority to decide? In this episode, Kennedy Rizzo and Cooper Lee, take a minute to reflect on the history and nuances of the movie rating system, from the Haze code to PG-13, and how it influences what we watch. This discussion delves into the evolution of film ratings, and their impact on families. Do you remember? Let’s caramel dive in!

Key Topics: History of the movie rating system from the Haze code to PG-13; the role of the MPAA and the rating board made up of parents; differences between ratings like G, PG, PG-13, R and NC-17; the creation of PG-13 in 1984 and is cultural significance; how content is he evaluated and rated, including context and content considerations; the impact of ratings on childhood and family movie experiences.

Takeaways: the movie rating system was created to inform parents, not censor content; PG-13 was introduced to fill a gap between PG and our ratings, starting with the movie Red Dawn in 1984; ratings are subjective and can vary based on individual parental judgment; the rating board is composed of parents who evaluate movies based on content and context; understanding the history of ratings helps families make better viewing choices.

when it comes to diving into the genxperience, no matter what age one is, or where one is in life…there’s never an expiration date on warm nostalgia !

Hi, I’m Kennedy Rizzo & I’m Cooper Lee, and we’re the Caramel Apples… the ones you just can’t resist for retro pop culture! Thanks for the love!!