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Adam Baxter, Ofcom Director of Standards and Audience Protection writes: Over the year, we received 36,543 complaints about over 9,500 issues, and completed 74 broadcast standards investigations. We found in 66 of these cases
that our rules had been broken. We also completed 45 fairness and privacy investigations during the year, of which six complaints were upheld. These figures show the weight we place on freedom of expression, and that we only step in when it's really
needed. Importantly, this number doesn't include complaints about programmes on the BBC. These are handled by the BBC in the first instance. In the summer, we told the BBC that we expect it to improve how it handles
complaints from viewers and listeners. And we were pleased to see it recently announce that it would be changing its processes to make it easier for people to complain. 2022's list of most complained about programmes is,
once again, dominated by reality TV -- in particular ITV's Love Island and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Given the large viewing figures, and the headlines and conversations created by these shows -- both online and offline -- it is
not surprising to see them topping our chart. Top ten complaints:
- Love Island, ITV2, 17 July - complaints related to alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour by some contestants in the villa.
- I'm a Celebrity.... Get me out of here!, ITV, 6-27
November - viewers objected to the inclusion of Matt Hancock in the series.
- Friday Night Live, Channel 4, 21 October - complaints related to a performance by Jordan Gray.
- Love
Island, ITV2, 19 July - complaints related to alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour by some contestants in the villa.
- Good Morning Britain, ITV, 15 February - complaints related to comments made by Richard
Madeley about death threats made to Keir Starmer.
- Jeremy Vine, Channel 5, 24 January - viewers complained about a health consultant's inaccurate statement about numbers of unvaccinated people in hospital with
Covid-19.
- Love Island, ITV2, 18 July - complaints related to alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour by some contestants in the villa.
- I'm a Celebrity.... Get me out
of here!, ITV, 13 November - viewers objected to bullying behaviour against Matt Hancock.
- FIFA World Cup Final 2022: Argentina v France, ITV, 18 December - complaints related to politicised comments from Gary
Neville.
- Sky News, Sky News, 10 September - a Justice for Chris Kaba walk was reported as people on their way to pay tribute to the late Queen. Ofcom is investigating whether this breached our rules on due accuracy.
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Dawn Breaks Behind The Eyes
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Cinema BBFC decisions from 24 November 2022 to 26 November 2022 | Anonymous Club
Anonymous Club is a 2021 Australia documentary by Danny Cohen Starring
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes An intimate access to the private
life of Courtney Barnett, an anti-influencer who is a powerful voice for our times.
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Broker Broker is a 2022 South Korea drama by Hirokazu Koreeda Starring Song Kang-ho, Dong-won Gang and Bae Doona
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Summary Notes Boxes that are left out for people to anonymously drop off their unwanted babies.
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Corsage Corsage is a 2022 historical biography by Marie Kreutzer Starring Colin Morgan, Vicky Krieps and Ivana Urban
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes A fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth, once idolized for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially
deemed an old woman; she starts trying to maintain her public image.
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Dawn Breaks Behind The Eyes Dawn Breaks Behind The Eyes is a 2021 Germany action horror by Kevin Kopacka Starring Anna Platen, Jeff Wilbusch and Frederik von Lüttichau
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Summary Notes A couple spend eternity in a castle until their reality starts to shift, as the unknown moves into their lives.
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| Dsp Dsp is a 2022 India film by Ponram Starring
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Elif Ana Elif Ana is a 2022 Turkey drama by Semir Aslanyürek, Kazim Öz Starring Cezmi Baskin, Ali Sürmeli and Ilyas Salman
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Summary Notes Elif Ana is a wise woman who foresaw the future. Even when he was a child, he ran away from home and lived in the mountains and caves for days. In Alevism,
"maternal-grandfatherhood" is transferred by blood ties, but Elif Ana is a person who has taken the title of "maternity" eve...
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| Hit: The Second Case Hit: The Second Case is a 2022 Thriller Film by Sailesh Kolanu Starring Adivi Sesh, Rao Ramesh and Tanikella Bharani
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with this film. BBFC Notes HIT: THE SECOND CASE is a Telugu language crime drama in which a police officer hunts for a serial killer targeting young women.
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An Inconvenient Love An Inconvenient Love is a 2022 Philippines comedy romance by Petersen Vargas Starring Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano and JC Alcantara
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes It follows Ayef. She has no time for love because of her dream of becoming an animator. She meets Manny, and they agree to a convenient relationship that will expire on the
month she is set to leave for Singapore.
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The Invisible War The Invisible War is a 2022 Poland biography by Patryk Vega Starring Justyna Karlowska, Anna Mucha and Pawel Olearczyk
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Summary Notes The truth about Patryk Vega, the most controversial Polish movie director.
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| Müjdemi Isterim Müjdemi Isterim is a 2022 Comedy Film by Ömer Faruk Yardimci Starring Ahmet Kural, Ecem Erkek and Ilker Aksum
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this film. BBFC Notes MUJDEMI ISTERIM is a Turkish comedy crime drama in which a man on the run from his engagement party becomes entangled in a murder mystery.
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| NCT Dream The Movie : In A Dream NCT Dream The Movie : In A Dream is a 2022 Documentary, Music Film by Margo Yeji Lee Starring NCT
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censorship issues with this film. BBFC Notes NCT DREAM THE MOVIE: IN A DREAM is a documentary about the K-pop boy band NCT Dream, featuring footage from their live performance at South
Korea's Olympic Stadium.
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| Pattathu Arasan Pattathu Arasan is a 2022 India film by A. Sarkunam Starring Raj Aiyyappa, Raj Kiran and Atharvaa Murali
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Summary Notes Poththaari is a former kabaddi player. He has two wives. The family lives together happily. Even though one has many heirs with one of his wives and just one with the other,
the properties should be split equally as per the law.
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| The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie is a 2022 Japan animation comedy drama by Masato Jinbo Starring Felecia Angelle, (English version), Bryn Apprill,
(English version), Tia Lynn Ballard and (English version)
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Teenage Tutor Fuutaro Uesugi has to
finally choose between the 5 Nakano Sisters, who all have feelings for him, at the School's Upcoming Cultural Festival; the event that will lead to his Wedding to one of them in a Flash-Forward.
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Legion Of Super-heroes Legion Of Super-heroes is a 2022 US action animation film by Jeff Wamester Starring Jensen
Ackles, (voice), Meg Donnelly, (voice), Matt Bomer and (voice)
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes Kara, devastated by loss of Krypton
struggles to adjust her new life on Earth. Superman mentors her. Meanwhile, she must contend with a mysterious group called the Dark Circle who searches for a powerful weapon held in the Academy's vault.
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- 2022 Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd video
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| TV BBFC decisions from 24 November 2022 to 26 November 2022 | Birthcare Center: Season 1 Birthcare Center: Season 1 is a 2020 Comedies,
Dramas Episode by Kim Ji-soo and Park Soo-won Starring Choi Soo-min, Yoon Bak and Jung Sung-ill
There are no censorship issues with this film.
- Episode 1: Episode 1 was passed 12 for language, violence
- Episode 2: Episode 2 was passed 12 for language, violence
- Episode 3: Episode 3 was passed 12 for language, violence
- Episode 4: Episode 4 was passed 12 for language,
violence
- Episode 5: Episode 5 was passed 12 for language, violence
- Episode 6: Episode 6 was passed 12 for language, violence
- Episode 7: Episode 7 was passed 12 for language, violence
- Episode 8: Episode 8 was passed 12
for language, violence
| Blood & Water: Season 3 Blood & Water: Season 3 is a 2020 Mysteries, Dramas Episode Starring Dillon Windvogel, Xolile Tshabalala and Sandi Schultz
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- Episode 1: Re-orientation was passed 15 for language, abduction theme, drug references, violence
- Episode 2: The Recruit was passed 15 for language, abduction theme, drug references, violence
- Episode 3: Blind Spot was passed 15 for
language, abduction theme, drug references, violence
- Episode 4: Out Of The Shadows was passed 15 for language, abduction theme, drug references, violence
- Episode 5: Mayfair was passed 15 for language, abduction theme, drug references,
violence
- Episode 6: A Tale Of Two Sisters was passed 15 for language, abduction theme, drug references, violence
| Em Casa Com Os Gil Em Casa Com Os Gil is a Documentary TV Show by andrucha waddington Starring Gilberto Gil, Preta Gil and Bela Gil
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with this film. BBFC Notes EM CASA COM OS GIL is a music documentary series; in this episode, Gilberto Gil gathers his family and gets each member to select a song to be performed on
their European tour.
- Episode 1: 1 was passed PG for mild bad language
- Episode 2: 2 was passed 12 for drug references, dangerous behaviour
- Episode 3: 3 was passed PG for mild bad language, racism
- Episode 4: 4 was passed 12 for infrequent strong
language
- Episode 5: 5 was passed 15 for strong language
| Khakee: The Bihar Chapter: Season 1 Khakee: The Bihar Chapter: Season 1 is a 2022 action drama Starring Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary and Nikita Dutta
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes As a righteous cop pursues a merciless criminal in Bihar, he finds himself navigating a deadly chase and a moral battle mired in corruption.
- Episode 1: Patra Parichay ! was passed 12 for discrimination, language, violence
- Episode 2: Chandanwa Ka Janm ! was passed 12 for discrimination, language, violence
- Episode 3: Amit Kaun ??? was passed 12 for discrimination,
language, violence
- Episode 4: Mooh Dikhai !!! was passed 12 for discrimination, language, violence
- Episode 5: Meeta Ji Ki Love Story !!! was passed 12 for discrimination, language, violence
- Episode 6: Meeta Ji Ki Love Story
Part 2 was passed 12 for discrimination, language, violence
- Episode 7: Phace To Phace ! was passed 12 for discrimination, language, violence
| Korea No.1: Season 1 Korea No.1: Season 1 is a 2022 Reality Programming TV Show by Kim In-sik and Jung Hyo-min Starring Lee Kwang-soo, Kim Yeon-koung and Yu Jae-seok
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- Episode 1: Giwa (Jangheung) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 2: Jang (Damyang) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 3: Getbol (Shinan) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 4: Mosi (Seocheon) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 5: Jukbangryeom Anchovy (Namhae) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 6: Jjock (Naju) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 7: Makgeolli (Busan) was passed 12 for language
- Episode 8: Najeonchilgi (Wonju) was passed 12
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| Platinum End Part 1 Platinum End Part 1 is a Animation TV Show by Kazuchika Kise Starring Miyu Irino, Yui Ogura and Kaito Ishikawa
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with this film. BBFC Notes PLATINUM END is an anime series; in this episode, Nasse informs Mirai that he has been chosen to be a God candidate.
- Episode 2: Hero Of Justice was passed 15 for sexual coercion, brief strong bloody violence
| Sprung Sprung is a Comedy TV Show by Greg Garcia Starring Kate Walsh, Susan Ruttan and Garret Dillahunt
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film. BBFC Notes SPRUNG is a US comedy series; in this episode, the pandemic causes a prison to release some of its inmates.
- Episode 1: Sprung was passed 15 for strong sex references
- Episode 2: Sprung was passed 15 for strong sex references, drug references
- Episode 3: Sprung was passed 15 for strong threat, violence, sex references, drug misuse
- Episode 4: Sprung was passed 15 for drug misuse
- Episode 5: Sprung was passed 15 for strong sex references
- Episode 6: Sprung was passed 15 for drug misuse, strong sex references
- Episode 7: Sprung was passed 15 for strong sex
- Episode 8: Sprung was passed 15 for strong
threat, drug misuse
- Episode 9: Sprung was passed 15 for strong sex references
| The Lion Man Adventures The Lion Man Adventures is a Documentary TV Show by Graeme Swanepoel Starring Craig Busch
There are no censorship
issues with this film. BBFC Notes THE LION MAN is a documentary series; in this episode, Craig learns of poachers on the property.
- Episode 1: Big Paws On Parade was passed 12 for moderate bloody images
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All Is Vanity All Is Vanity is a 2021 UK mystery fantasy by Marcos Mereles Starring Sid Phoenix, Yaseen Aroussi and Isabelle Bonfrer
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes An eccentric photographer, his eager assistant, a jaded make-up artist and a bored model gather for a fashion shoot in a London warehouse. But when one of their number
disappears, events take a turn for the bizarre. UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language:
- 2022 Verve Pictures Ltd video
| Anonymous Club Anonymous Club is a 2021 Australia documentary by Danny Cohen Starring
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes An intimate access to the private life of Courtney Barnett, an anti-influencer who is a powerful voice for our times. UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong
language:
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| Baby Money Baby Money is a 2021 US action thriller by Mikhael Bassilli, Luc Walpoth Starring Danay Garcia, Taja V. Simpson and Michael Drayer
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes When a home invasion turns into a bloody shoot-out, a pair of ragtag fugitives take refuge in the house of a single mother as they wait on their fiery (and very pregnant)
getaway driver to hatch an escape plan in time for a major payday. UK: Passed 15 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for strong language, violence, suicide:
- 2022 Alarm Pictures video
| Beethoven's Ninth - Symphony For The World Beethoven's Ninth - Symphony For The World is a 2019 Germany documentary by Christian Berger Starring Teodor Currentzis, Gabriel Prokofiev and
Yutaka Sado
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Summary Notes IMDb RATING UK: Passed PG uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for emotionally intense scenes:
| El Reto De Ayudar El Reto De Ayudar is a 2022 Documentary Film by Santiago Fábregas
There are no censorship issues
with this film. BBFC Notes EL RETO DE AYUDAY is a Spanish language documentary in which social media influencer Juanpa Zurita leads a project to create housing for those displaced by the
Mexican earthquake of September 2017. UK: Passed 12 uncut for infrequent strong language:
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| Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich is a 2022 US crime documentary by Maiken Baird, Lisa Bryant Starring Ghislaine Maxwell, (archive footage), Jeffrey Epstein,
(archive footage), Maiken Baird and (voice)
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes From filmmakers of Jeffrey Epstein:
Filthy Rich, this film goes beyond the headlines of the Ghislaine Maxwell case to tell the story of Epstein's mystery accomplice, illuminating how her class and privilege concealed her predatory nature. UK: Passed 15 uncut with a
BBFC trigger warning for sexual violence references, child abuse references:
| Life In Outer Space: Exoplanets Life In Outer Space: Exoplanets is a 2022 Spain documentary by Ruth Chao Starring
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes The scientific community is convinced that within the next decades, we will unveil one of the greatest mysteries of the universe, and find life beyond Earth. We can't know
yet if the discovery of life will happen in our solar system, or in another remote place in the universe, bu... UK: Passed U uncut for no material likely to offend or harm:
| Of Good Report Of Good Report is a 2013 thriller by Jahmil X.T. Qubeka Starring Mothusi Magano, Petronella Tshuma and Tshamano Sebe
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes An introverted high school teacher in rural South Africa starts an obsessive affair with a pupil, with tragic consequences. A South African homage to film noir.
UK: Passed 15 uncut for sexual images, violence:
| Soul Boy Soul Boy is a 2010 drama by Hawa Essuman, Tom Tykwer Starring Samson Odhiambo, Leila Dayan Opou and Krysteen Savane
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes A Kenyan boy goes on a strange journey to return his father's soul. UK: Passed 12 uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for suicide references, sex
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| Summer '82: When Zappa Came To Sicily Summer '82: When Zappa Came To Sicily is a 2013 music biography by Salvo Cuccia Starring Dweezil Zappa, Massimo Bassoli and Mathilda Doucette Zappa
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes 'Summer '82 - When Zappa Came to Sicily' is a 'homecoming story' of two families, Sicilian filmmaker Salvo Cuccia's and the family of Sicilian-American Rock icon Frank
Zappa. Cuccia's story explores the unexpected intersection of the filmmaker, and the Zappa family, as they each ... UK: Passed 12 uncut for language, drug misuse:
| Weather For Two Weather For Two is a 2022 Nigeria drama by Wale Adesanya Starring Emem Isaac, Tina Mba and Eso Dike Okolocha
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes YOUR RATING UK: Passed 12 uncut for sex references, language, violence:
| Wild Boar: The Comeback Wild Boar: The Comeback is a 2017 Documentaries Film by Astrid Miller
There are no censorship
issues with this film. UK: Passed PG uncut for threat:
| Wild Venice Wild Venice is a 2014 Documentaries Film by Klaus T. Steindl
There are no censorship issues with this film. UK: Passed PG uncut for threat:
| A World Without Beethoven? A World Without Beethoven? is a 2020 Germany documentary by Martin Roddewig Starring Sarah Willis, Thomas Angyan and Chico Buarque
There are no censorship issues with this release
Summary Notes To gauge the significance of Beethoven's work, we pose the question: What would the world 'sound' like without it? Without his genius, would movie scores, jazz, concept
albums and much more exist as we know it? UK: Passed U uncut for injury detail, violence:
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Ebola Syndrome, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Fall, 48Hrs
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Don't Worry Darling is a 2022 US crime horror thriller by Olivia Wilde
Starring Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Gemma Chan
There are no censorship issues with this release. UK: Passed 15
uncut with a BBFC trigger warning for strong threat, violence, domestic abuse, language, sex, suicide:
Promotional Material Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) live in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company housing the men working for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. The
husbands spend every day inside the Headquarters, whilst their wives enjoy the beauty and luxury of their community. Life is perfect, in return, the company ask for discretion and unquestioning commitment. But when cracks appear in their life, exposing
something more sinister, Alice questions exactly what they're doing in Victory, and why. - Short: "Don't Worry Darling" is a twisted and visually stunning psychological thriller from director Olivia Wilde with intoxicating performances from
Florence Pugh and Harry Styles. |
The Winter Witch is a 2022 UK horror by Richard John Taylor Starring Rula Lenska, Paul Hughes and Jimmy 'The Bee' Bennett
There are no censorship issues with this release Summary Notes At the behest of her boss Ronnie, journalist Ingrid Hoffman returns to her ancestral home when several
children are found slaughtered in nearby woodland. With the village suspecting the infamous Winter Witch is behind the killings, together with her daughter Eleanor and estranged... UK: Passed 15 uncut for strong language,
supernatural threat:
Promotional Material Christmas Eve in rural England 1985. A grandmother tells her grandchildren the story of how she escaped a witch as a child. Her daughter scolds her mother for terrifying them, only to
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Don't Worry Darling Don't Worry Darling is a 2022 US crime horror thriller by Olivia Wilde Starring Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Gemma Chan
There are no censorship issues with this release. UK: Passed Suitable for 15 years and over uncut for:
Promotional Material Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) live in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company housing the men working for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. The
husbands spend every day inside the Headquarters, whilst their wives enjoy the beauty and luxury of their community. Life is perfect, in return, the company ask for discretion and unquestioning commitment. But when cracks appear in their life, exposing
something more sinister, Alice questions exactly what they're doing in Victory, and why. "Don't Worry Darling" is a twisted and visually stunning psychological thriller from director Olivia Wilde with intoxicating performances from Florence
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1973 USA western by Clint Eastwood, once cut by the BBFC, just released on US 4K Blu-ray
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High Plains Drifter is a 1973 USA western by Clint Eastwood. With Clint Eastwood, Verna Bloom and Marianna Hill.
Cut by the BBFC for 1973 X rated cinema release but uncut on 18 rated home video. Uncut and MPAA R rated in the US. US: Uncut and MPAA R rated for:
- 2022 KL Studio Classics R0 4K Blu-ray at US Amazon #ad released on 22nd November 2022
Promotional Material THEY'D NEVER FORGET THE DAY HE DRIFTED INTO TOWN! From Clint Eastwood, the acclaimed director/star of The Outlaw Josey Wales, Pale Rider, Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino
and The Mule, comes this western masterpiece and homage to his "The Man with No Name" legend. Eastwood portrays a mysterious stranger who emerges out of the heat waves of the desert and rides into the guilt-ridden town of Lago. After committing
three murders in the first 20 minutes, The Stranger is hired by the town's citizens to protect them from the three vengeful gunmen about to be released from jail. Eastwood's second film as a director is a tribute to his three spaghetti western classics
with the great Sergio Leone, and features a strong supporting cast that includes Verna Bloom (Medium Cool), Marianna Hill (The Baby), Mitchell Ryan (The Hunting Party), Jack Ging (Play Misty for Me), Geoffrey Lewis (Every Which Way but Loose), Anthony
James (In the Heat of the Night), John Hillerman (Blazing Saddles), John Quade (Breakheart Pass) and Billy Curtis (The Terror of Tiny Town). Beautifully shot in CinemaScope by Bruce Surtees (Dirty Harry) with a great screenplay by Ernest Tidyman (The
French Connection) and a memorable score by Dee Barton (Thunderbolt and Lightfoot). Special Features: DISC 1 (4KUHD): -Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master -- From a 4K Scan of the
Original Camera Negative -NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson -Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Alex Cox -5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio -Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc -Optional English
Subtitles DISC 2 (BLU-RAY): -Brand New HD Master -- From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative -NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson -Audio Commentary by
Filmmaker Alex Cox -LADY VENGEANCE: Interview with Actress Marianna Hill -HELL TO PAY: Interview with Actor Mitchell Ryan -THE BARBER OF LAGO: Interview with Actor William O'Connell -A MAN NAMED EASTWOOD: Vintage Promo in HD -TRAILERS
FROM HELL Episodes with Josh Olson & Edgar Wright -Poster and Image Gallery -TV & Radio Spot -2 Theatrical Trailers -5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio -Dual-Layered BD50 Disc -Optional English Subtitles
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Chinese Top Gun film delayed for inferior flying prowess as shown in Top Gun Maverick
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Born to Fly is a 2022 China action drama by Liu Xiaoshi Starring Yibo Wang, Jun Hu and Yosh Yu
The story of a special operations team headed by elite pilots ,
being ordered to test new fighter jets. Test flight after test flight, they continue to challenge the sky and the limits of themselves. With hot young Chinese test pilots and heart-stopping aerial acrobatics, Born to Fly was supposed to
be China's answer to Top Gun: Maverick. The wildly anticipated action flick stars Wang Yibo, a pop star turned actor (think China's Harry Styles), and was written and directed by Liu Xiaoshi, who cut his teeth making popular promotional videos for the
Chinese military. Produced in full cooperation with the People's Liberation Army Air Force -- much as Maverick was with the U.S. Navy 204 the film showcases China's most advanced stealth fighter jet, the J-20. So, when Born to Fly was officially
scheduled for release on Sept. 30, the day before China's National Day holiday, many analysts were bullish on the tentpole's prospects to become China's next proudly nationalistic military blockbuster. But Born to Fly was mysteriously grounded
just days before its planned opening. The film's producers, including major studios Alibaba Pictures and Bona Film Group, put out a vague statement saying that the release would be postponed in order to present better production effects. No further
details were provided and no update has been given. Chinese authorities never comment directly on censorship decisions, but the word within the Beijing film industry is that Born to Fly's producers were made to realize that their movie's stunts and
visual effects were far inferior to Top Gun: Maverick's and that the Chinese version risked ridicule in comparison -- all of which would have been most unwelcome, even politically dangerous, given that the two films are, in part, propagandistic displays
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The Searches that Defined 2022 1. Reality Topping this year's trends is Reality porn. The Reality category grew by +169% to become one of the Top 20 categories, while popularity of the Amateur category
has dropped slightly by 20319%. Our statisticians theorize that as more amateur models have become full-time performers, the quality of their videos has improved, but visitors are still seeking a real homemade porn experience. 2.
Gender The Transgender category grew by +75% to become the 7th most popular category worldwide. Transgender was the #1 most viewed category in Brazil, and 3rd most popular in the United States and Italy. FTM (female to male) searches were 8 times more popular than MTF (male to female), with transgender threesome and transgender surprise among the top searches. Men view Transgender videos +22% more than women, while women view the Trans Male Transgender sub-category +115% more than men.
3. Group Sex The Threesome category grew +34% in 2022, to become the 4th most popular category worldwide, and made the Top 5 categories in 17 of our Top 20
highest traffic countries. We also found that Orgy videos were +113% more popular, as was gangbang by +88%.
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