San Francisco's chance at seeing 3D porn goes flat
Distributor, China Lion Film Distribution , brings about 15 films a year to the US, usually without issue, but this film's mix of campy-eroticism earned a NC-17 rating from Motion Picture Association of America , meaning big, fat corporate theaters weren't interested in showing the movie and most smaller, independent art house theaters don't have the ability to show in the third dimension. China Lion CEO and Kiwi Milt Barlow, says in general, finding happy host screens in the US has been a battle, but San Francisco seems to be the biggest loser in this round."On the surface, America is a very conservative country and I find it quite puzzling. It's supposed to be the land of free speech, sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll," says Barlow, chuckling, although audibly disappointed. "Americans invented porn, didn't they?"
According to the MPAA , NC-17 simply means the film contains visuals "most parents would consider patently too adult for their children 17 and under" and "does not mean 'obscene' or 'pornographic' in the common or legal meaning of those words, and should not be construed as a negative judgment in any sense." Many corporate theaters uphold policies that restrict the showing of anything past the 'R' rating. When you take a glimpse at the types of programming available on cable or even prime-time TV, it feels likely some creepy censorship shit.
"You can see some pretty rugged stuff on Showtime. Sex and Zen from its title for highest grossing adult film. Barlow, and I'm guessing many a San Franciscan, are hoping that this potential cult classic will garner a positive response from other theaters in the US who are showing in 3D, such as Dallas, Portland and LA, and eventually swing back around in its intended form. Until then, our hands are tied, and not in a fun way. Boo America.
Sex and Zen
Fri/12, check theater website for showtimes
Four Star Theater
2200 Clement St.
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