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MPAA’s Chris Dodd says ratings should be “far more transparent,” defends overall system

By James Frazier / April 24, 2012

Former senator Chris Dodd, chairman of the MPAA, said at CinemaCon that the current American ratings system should be “far more transparent,” surprising movie fans with the news that he actually has some clue as to why the organization is so reviled. The MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) is the group in charge of …

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Video Minefield: DVD & Blu-Ray Releases for April 17

By Critic Speak Team / April 17, 2012

This Tuesday is light on new home viewing releases, but two noteworthy films (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Shame) do hit store shelves. Some obvious advice: If you like blockbusters, stick with the former; if you like art films that deal with tough subjects, go with the latter. Or do the opposite and risk the consequences of artistic discovery. Click through for capsule reviews from our team.