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Gary Susman

Will Movie Titles Start Using Curse Words?

HuffingtonPost.com | Gary Susman | Posted 07.23.2012
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A couple years ago, when "Dinner for Schmucks" came out and no one raised an eyebrow over the Yiddish vulgarism in its title, I predicted on this site...

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Gary Susman

Internet Blackout: How Hollywood Is Losing The PR Battle Over Piracy Legislation

HuffingtonPost.com | Gary Susman | Posted 03.19.2012
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If your favorite websites are blacked out today, blame Hollywood. At least, that's the line put out by those sites that chose to go dark in protest ov...

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The MPAA, a 'Shame'ful Power in Film

Erik Reitmeyer | Posted 03.13.2012
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Erik Reitmeyer

While Blue Valentine was quick to shed the dubious NC-17, Fox Searchlight's Shame chose to embrace the rating, even marketing it to the press.

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