Very enjoyable discussion going on here at the moment.
As much as I think I know about film and censorship there's always more to learn and discover and I think it's wonderful hearing other opinions and theories.
I agree with the censorship of animal cruelty and sexual violence (especially if it's shot in a way to make it 'sexy') because who actually wants to see that kind of thing? I think censorship can work but it's terribly frustrating when, sometimes, things are cut whilst other similar scenes get through without any fuss.
The BBFC has become incredibly relaxed over the past couple of years and I think it's a good thing. It would appear that the organisation has given credit to people and allowed them to make up their own minds. I am sure that there have been many discussions over particular scenes and whether to cut them or not.
All very interesting.
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