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After watching this film, it made me think of all the shows we see on television. Some of these films that were reated "NC-17" remind me of a show that is broadcast on national television, Nip Tuck. I am personally not a fan, but I've seen a couple of episodes here and there. I was pretty shocked to see some pretty hardcore sex scenes. Nothing I haven't seen before, but on TV? Parents are so worried about films, and not wanting children to see them, but yet these type of shows on TV are not blocked. Anyone can turn on the TV and start watching these shows, versus seeing something in the theater. How did a show like Nip Tuck slip through the raters fingers? They may not show nudity, but it's still pretty 'raunchy' so to speak. I feel if anything the films should be given a chance to be on the big screen. We have to pay, and be adults (or at least over 17) to see them in the theater. Where as anyone with cable can watch these types of shows. What are your thoughts?