Hollywood Disdains Clean Movies
by Christopher Gildemeister • July 7, 2017 • Movies, Profanity, Sex, Violence • 8 Comments
Sony Pictures had a plan to offer “Clean Versions” of movies to families…but Hollywood shot it down.
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Parents: Beware of Wonder Woman Animated DVD
by Christopher Gildemeister • June 1, 2017 • Movies, Sex, Violence • 0 Comments
As a tie-in with their big-budget live-action movie, Warner Brothers has re-issued their 2009 animated Wonder Woman movie. This DVD is not suitable for children under age 14.
Read more →“Nothing Objectionable” on TV, Says Network Boss
by Christopher Gildemeister • May 18, 2017 • Advertiser Accountability, Broadcast Decency, Cable Choice, NBC, Profanity, Sex, Streaming, Television, Violence • 4 Comments
Network bosses are desperate to keep ad dollars on TV, but they’re promising far more than they can deliver – especially in terms of “objectionable” content.
Read more →Has your child already seen 13 Reasons Why? …Probably.
by Chris Ryder • May 10, 2017 • 4 Every Girl, Internet Safety, Sex, Streaming, Violence • 34 Comments
You might not have heard of it, but I assure you – just about every teenager in America has.
Read more →Worst TV Show of the Week: Emerald City on NBC
by Christopher Gildemeister • February 23, 2017 • Broadcast Decency, NBC, Sex, Violence, Worst of the Week • 5 Comments
PTC Movie Review: I’m Not Ashamed
by Claudia Wadzinski • February 12, 2017 • Movies, Violence • 2 Comments
Emerald City: Game of Thrones Meets Network TV
by Brady Nelson • January 10, 2017 • Broadcast Decency, NBC, Sex, Violence • 13 Comments
Fox’s The Mick: A Family-Unfriendly “Family TV” Show
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 5, 2017 • Broadcast Decency, Fox, Profanity, Sex, Violence • 18 Comments
Fox’s newest “comedy” is a celebration of negativity, cynicism, and disturbingly inappropriate content.
Read more →New Shows to Watch Out For
by Christopher Gildemeister • January 3, 2017 • Broadcast Decency, CW, Fox, NBC, Profanity, Sex, Violence • 7 Comments
2016’s Notable TV Trends
by PTC • December 29, 2016 • 4 Every Girl, Profanity, Sex, Television, Violence • 0 Comments
Keeping Scandals from Becoming Notorious
by Christopher Gildemeister • September 12, 2016 • ABC, Broadcast Decency, Paleyfest 2016, Profanity, Sex, Violence • 3 Comments
Profanity and Gore From Dusk Till Dawn
by Christopher Gildemeister • September 10, 2016 • Cable Choice, Paleyfest 2016, Profanity, Violence • 0 Comments
Action-Adventure and Graphic Serial Killer — Both Rated TV-14
by Christopher Gildemeister • August 4, 2016 • Misrated, Ratings Reform, Violence • 6 Comments
A gory serial killer drama receives the same content rating as an innocuous ’80s action show.
Read more →Hollywood Sues to Keep Movies Dirty
by Christopher Gildemeister • July 26, 2016 • Family Friendly, Movies, Profanity, Sex, Violence • 0 Comments
USA: No Shooter This Week – But NEXT Week, Fine!
by Christopher Gildemeister • July 15, 2016 • Cable Choice, Violence • 0 Comments
Americans were rightly disturbed by the horrific shootings of police officers in Dallas…but the USA cable and satellite network’s response is inconsistent, to put it mildly.
Read more →Many Superhero Movies Not for Kids
by Christopher Gildemeister • June 11, 2016 • Misrated, Movies, Profanity, Sexualization, Violence • 5 Comments
Movies based on some of the most popular comic book heroes are not for kids…a fact which should be of concern to parents.
Read more →FX Chief Laments TV’s Low Quality
by Christopher Gildemeister • June 7, 2016 • Cable Choice, Profanity, Sex, Violence, Worst Cable Show of the Week • 3 Comments
FX network CEO John Landgraf says the key to success is “picking the best stories you can.” What a pity he doesn’t take his own advice.
Read more →What to Expect on TV Next Fall
by Christopher Gildemeister • May 24, 2016 • Advertiser Accountability, Broadcast Decency, Sex, Violence • 2 Comments
The Catch: Too Much of the Same Thing?
by Enrique Aguilar • March 31, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Sex, Violence • 6 Comments
Faith-Based Entertainment Popular…If It’s Authentic
by Christopher Gildemeister • March 23, 2016 • Movies, Sex, Television, Violence • 6 Comments
With little support, Of Kings and Prophets is cancelled
by PTC • March 17, 2016 • Advertiser Accountability, Other, Sex, Violence • 9 Comments
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The Parents Television Council responded to the news that ABC cancelled Of Kings and Prophets after only two episodes aired.
ABC’s “Of Kings and Prophets,” Broadcast TV’s Version of HBO’s Explicit “Game of Thrones”
by Melissa Henson • March 1, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Sex, Television, Violence • 13 Comments
On Tuesday, March 8th, ABC will debut a new miniseries based on Old Testament stories called “Of Kings and Prophets.” But this miniseries will be nothing like the 2013 Mark Burnett and Roma Downey-produced “The Bible” miniseries that broke ratings records when it aired on the...
Read more →American Crime & School Shootings
by Enrique Aguilar • February 24, 2016 • Other, Television, Violence • 0 Comments
Network: ABC
Rating: TV-14 L V
Airdate: 02/17/2016
Airtime: 10:00 PM
Mass shootings have become such a common occurrence in the U.S. that major media organizations have begun reporting them with alarming frequency. It has been...
Read more →Hollywood Hypocrisy? Stars Contribute to Violence Culture, Then Demand Gun Control
by PTC • February 9, 2016 • Movies, Television, Violence • 7 Comments
A number of Hollywood stars are demanding more stringent gun control measures…but these same stars have no problem appearing in ultra-violent media.
Read more →Shades of Blue: Gritty Drama for Adults
by Brady Nelson • January 31, 2016 • Broadcast Decency, Violence • 0 Comments
NBC’s newest police procedural offers quality, morally nuanaced drama for adults…but it’s definitely not for kids.
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