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Why was the Film Twister Rated PG-13?

Motion Picture Association film rating systems are essential when it comes to knowing who the film was intended for. Rating categories include; Rated G, Rated PG, Rated PG-13, Rated R, and Rated X. But did you know that Twister, a disaster film released in 1996 tried to appeal to people of all ages but it […]

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For the film Speed, Joss Whedon was brought in a week before shooting began, wrote “98.9% of the dialogue”, added major plot points, and is credited with creating the “Pop quiz, hotshot” line.

Speed (1994 film) Speed is a 1994 American action thriller film directed by Jan de Bont in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton, Alan Ruck, and Jeff Daniels. The film tells the story of an LAPD cop who tries to rescue civilians on a city

For the film Speed, Joss Whedon was brought in a week before shooting began, wrote “98.9% of the dialogue”, added major plot points, and is credited with creating the “Pop quiz, hotshot” line. Read More »