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Sitcomwriter · 03-27-2004, 03:36 AM

One that sticks out in my mind is "Pretty Baby" with Susan Sarandon and Brooke Shields. Although I never saw the whole movie, Brooke Shields had a very controvercial nude scene in it. Why was it controvercial? She was 12-years old when the film was shot.

Can anyone else think of some more?

I am Him · 03-27-2004, 04:13 AM

Gone with the wind. The portrayal of slaves and slave owners being friends wouldn't fly today.

Dutabi84 · 03-27-2004, 04:18 AM

Gigli, Glitter, Crossroads, and From Justin to Kelly would not be made today.

Pentimento · 03-27-2004, 12:22 PM

When you mentioned Pretty Baby being a film that could not be made today, my first thought was of Taxi Driver for similar reasons. But then I started thinking about more recent controversial (or non-PC) films, and most have one thing in common: They're independent. I think just about anything can still be made, but the difference is that the major studios won't touch anything that might be too controversial or unlikely to do well at the box office.

Zebra 3 · 04-03-2005, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by I am Him

Gone with the wind. The portrayal of slaves and slave owners being friends wouldn't fly today.

I disagree. That kind of propaganda still sells and I really can't think of single film except for maybe The Birth of a Nation ('15) which can't be given the Hollywood remake treatment.

Mikado · 07-11-2005, 03:52 PM

The greatest film of all time : Treasure of the Sierra Madre....its long, drawn out story of good men going bad over the search for gold, simply is too slow and lacking in car crashes to succeed at the boxoffice today....TOO BAD!! ( Then again, why ruin such a classic by remaking it?? )

dlemond · 07-11-2005, 04:15 PM

Sometimes great dramas are still produced.

Look at movies like American History X, Slingblade, Ulee's Gold, and You Can Count on Me.

The element is still out there, if not a bit stilted, still prevelant in the minds of the classic actors, and they are still hovering about.

Hollywood sucks, yet look to left and right and you might find a movie you will treasure and want to claim as your own.

Mikado · 07-11-2005, 04:52 PM

one can only hope

ABlairican Pie · 07-12-2005, 08:20 AM

Birth of a Nation.

SBTB Geek · 07-12-2005, 01:58 PM

"A Clockwork Orange"
"Blame It on Rio"
"Taxi Driver"

Superstar · 07-12-2005, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

Gigli, Glitter, Crossroads, and From Justin to Kelly would not be made today.

but those were all made within the last couple of years. They have been made today.

Mikado · 07-12-2005, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain ABlairica

Birth of a Nation.

Why would anyone WANT to SEE a remake of Birth of a Nation????

...then again, the category IS films you couldnt make today, so, i guess it fits!

Heather987 · 07-15-2005, 02:13 AM

Silent Films probably wouldnt be made today
Cowboy and Indian movies or Spagetti Westerns

Belair · 07-15-2005, 02:18 AM

Its easy, isn't it?
Anything with the absence of drugs, swearing, violence and unnecessary nudity and sex. Thats all the sells nowadays.

03-27-2004, 03:36 AM	#1
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	Movies that would never get made today One that sticks out in my mind is "Pretty Baby" with Susan Sarandon and Brooke Shields. Although I never saw the whole movie, Brooke Shields had a very controvercial nude scene in it. Why was it controvercial? She was 12-years old when the film was shot. Can anyone else think of some more?

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Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	Its easy, isn't it? Anything with the absence of drugs, swearing, violence and unnecessary nudity and sex. Thats all the sells nowadays.
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03-27-2004, 04:13 AM	#2
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	Gone with the wind. The portrayal of slaves and slave owners being friends wouldn't fly today.

03-27-2004, 04:18 AM	#3
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	Gigli, Glitter, Crossroads, and From Justin to Kelly would not be made today.

03-27-2004, 12:22 PM	#4
Pentimento Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 16, 2004 Location: The Big Valley Posts: 606	When you mentioned Pretty Baby being a film that could not be made today, my first thought was of Taxi Driver for similar reasons. But then I started thinking about more recent controversial (or non-PC) films, and most have one thing in common: They're independent. I think just about anything can still be made, but the difference is that the major studios won't touch anything that might be too controversial or unlikely to do well at the box office.

07-11-2005, 03:52 PM	#6
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	The greatest film of all time : Treasure of the Sierra Madre....its long, drawn out story of good men going bad over the search for gold, simply is too slow and lacking in car crashes to succeed at the boxoffice today....TOO BAD!! ( Then again, why ruin such a classic by remaking it?? )

07-11-2005, 04:15 PM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Sometimes great dramas are still produced. Look at movies like American History X, Slingblade, Ulee's Gold, and You Can Count on Me. The element is still out there, if not a bit stilted, still prevelant in the minds of the classic actors, and they are still hovering about. Hollywood sucks, yet look to left and right and you might find a movie you will treasure and want to claim as your own.

07-11-2005, 04:52 PM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	one can only hope

07-12-2005, 01:58 PM	#10
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	"A Clockwork Orange" "Blame It on Rio" "Taxi Driver"

07-15-2005, 02:13 AM	#13
Heather987 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 13, 2004 Posts: 476	Silent Films probably wouldnt be made today Cowboy and Indian movies or Spagetti Westerns