Episode #12
NC-17 movies
Sep 23, 202656 minS6
On this episode, John and Miles explore the world of NC-17 rated films and whether that rating means what it used to.
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Hosted by John Trafton and Miles Fortune · arts · EN-US · 91 episodes
Which movie saved your life? Join film professor John Trafton and photographer Miles Fortune as they dive deep into the films that changed their lives and shaped the face of art and culture around the world.
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Episode #12
On this episode, John and Miles explore the world of NC-17 rated films and whether that rating means what it used to.
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