Re: [Videolib] Unrated dvds
lmdir@mwfls.org
Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:39:02 -0600
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<P>I have been ordering the "unrated" DVD versions of some popular fi=
lms because they offer more material that patrons may like to see.&nb=
sp; Saying that a disc has unrated content could mean any number of t=
hings. A previously deleted (and benign) scene of a charac=
ter eating lunch could be included. A "making of" short wo=
uld not get a rating either. Or, even actor biographies. =
Heck, it's advertising, there is a good chance that the "Unrated!" cl=
aim is a complete lie anyway.</P>
<P><B>Gerard Saylor, Library Director</B></P>
<P><STRONG>Lake Mills Public Library</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>Lake Mills, WI</STRONG></P>
<P><B>----- Original Message -----</B></P>
<P></P><B>From</B>: Jessica Rosner <jrosner@kino.com>
<P></P><B>Date</B>: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 9:52 am
<P></P><B>Subject</B>: Re: [Videolib] Unrated dvds
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<P></P>> Two things. Most small companies like Kino only release "=
unrated" <BR>> versionswhich has nothing to do with content but wi=
th both <BR>> philosophical and <BR>> financial issues regardin=
g rating procedures. <BR>> <BR>> The "unrated" versions of film=
s in which there are "rated" versions <BR>> Generally do add sex ,=
violence or just footage. It is very unlikely <BR>> This version =
would be sent to a library unless is was specially <BR>> requested=
So I would not worry about being surprised by one in a <BR>> colle=
ction. There <BR>> are a very few instances where such a version m=
ay represent a <BR>> directorsIntention which ran into censorship =
issues but for the <BR>> most part it is just <BR>> A tacky sal=
es technique <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> > There was recen=
tly an article in our local newspaper about the <BR>> fact that <B=
R>> > many DVD companies are releasing unrated versions of film=
s <BR>> instead of the <BR>>
; > theatrical rated version. I find this very disturbing. <BR>>=
; Marketers are <BR>> > expecting the curiousity factor, people=
looking for more sex, <BR>> violence and <BR>> > language, =
will push people to buy the unrated version over the rated <BR>> &=
gt; version. But what we are getting is not necessarily more sex, <BR=
>> violence and <BR>> > language, just more footage. Does th=
is mean that we are in some <BR>> cases going <BR>> > to be =
getting an inferior version of the film? <BR>> > <BR>> > =
Julie Stump <BR>> > Head of Technical Services <BR>> > Vo=
orheesville Public Library <BR>> > 51 School Rd. <BR>> > =
Voorheesville, NY 12186 <BR>> > 518-765-2791 <BR>> > stum=
pj@uhls.lib.ny.us <BR>> > <BR>> > <BR>> > _________=
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stinfo/videolib <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> Proud Resident of=
a BLUE STATE <BR>> <BR>> Jessica Rosner <BR>> Kino Internat=
ional <BR>> 333 W 39th St. 503 <BR>> NY NY 10018 <BR>> jrosn=
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