A movie is typically a mass produced commercial item made up of an immense number of still images, most often presented in order with a synchronized soundtrack. The word movie, on the other hand, can also refer to the main subject matter of a movie: that is, the story being told as a narrative medium. The word “cinema,” (as well as the term “theater”) is also more common in print media where movie theatres are the dominant form of entertainment. In this article, we will be looking at both definitions and explore some of the differences and similarities between the two.
In general, movies are aimed at a much larger audience than conventional theater productions. Movie producers and movie distributors prefer that movies carry ratings which they can use to determine whether or not their films are suitable for mature viewers. Typically, films which have rating systems in place are more family oriented, with children as the primary target audience. Because of this, nudity is often seen as a ratings criterion, although it is not necessarily the only one. For example, many movies that carry adult themes, such as murder mysteries and action films, are expected to show some nudity to entice both parents and children to watch.
While nudity is almost always a part of choosing a movie to show, profanity is often omitted from theatrical releases. This is because many censors feel that displaying profanity would be inappropriate for children or family audiences, whereas films that are intended for mature audiences are allowed to include profanity in moderation. However, some films that are targeted at teens may include explicit scenes in order to attract an even younger audience.
Another common classification system for films is the X-rating system, which consists of letters that are used to signify the content of a film. The most popular of these systems is the BBB, which gives a message to parents and guardians to warn them about potentially violent or disturbing films. Some films receive a double-bill treatment, where a movie that is rated A will also have a sequel rated B. The most recent films receiving a double-bill are usually the best seller, so it is no surprise that many producers assign a premium rating to films based on the prospect of being re-released.
After the rating system became developed, there was the MPAA rating, which is similar to the BBB rating system but has additional elements. The MPAA feels that it is necessary to provide an official description of the content of the film, along with basic ratings that can be viewed on various websites. There is also a rating system based on theatrical releases. Films that are scheduled to be shown in theatres are given a rating according to the average ticket price of the movie, which is calculated using real-time data of the opening and closing times of the movie. This allows a movie to be ranked according to the actual number of people who saw it in the theatre, compared with the total number of tickets sold during its run.
Finally, films are rated according to sex and violence. The MPAA feels that the depiction of violence is excessive, especially when it is not done in such a graphic manner as depicted in war films, thus films that have strong sexual content or scenes of nudity are given a lower rating. Sexual content is defined as any scene in a film that shows eroticism, or partial nudity of a person, for example, a woman half-naked in a motel room. For movies that fall under this category, the rating system also includes the types of sexual content, such as explicit sex, simulated sex, and non-consensual sex.