Contemporary Cinema Midterm || with Error-free Solutions.

In 1952, United States v. Kennerly significantly undermined the authority of local and state censorship boards by effectively reversing Mutual v. Ohio. True or False? correct answers False - The Miracle decision--named after the short film in question--was made in the case Burstyn vs. Wilson One of the ways in which New Hollywood cinema distinguished itself from its classical predecessor was a loosening of cause-and-effect narration. True or False? correct answers True As the power of the PCA steadily diminished during the 1950s and 1960s, grassroots organizations and local censorship boards turned their attention away from film production to sites of exhibition (i.e., local independent theater owners). True or False? correct answers True In Midnight Cowboy, Joe sells his boots for $5 at a NYC pawn shop out of desperation to survive a harsh winter. True or False? correct answers False -- he sells his handheld radio One of the distinctive features of New Hollywood Cinema was its renewed reliance upon soundstage shooting. True or False? correct answers False At the conclusion of Midnight Cowboy, Joe and Rizzo board a bus for Florida. True or Flase? correct answers True New Hollywood filmmakers were set apart from their predecessors as the first generation of American directors who almost all received formal training at film schools True or False? correct answers True Created in 1968, the MPAA rating system originally included five different categories: G, PG, PG-13, R, and X. True or False? correct answers False -- the original MPAA included G, PG, R, and X Historically, the MPAA rating review board has objected more to sexuality than to violence. True or False? correct answers True