RonaldMcdonaldMiller:
I agree with you about wanting to see the stills posted, both as proof for us all, and to prove I didn't go insane, and "create" the scene in my head.
However, regardless of whether the scence exists as I think it does or not, please give up your idea about the rating system, as you are incorrect. Just because there is nudity in a movie does NOT make it "R" rating. First, consider "Splash" - we briefly see Darryl Hannah's breasts no less than twice; that is rated "PG". Or heck, even "The Toy" with Richard Pryor had a nude picture in it. Then, there is "Doc Hollywood", which is PG-13, and we have FULL frontal nudity for at leave 5 seconds, when she walks out of the lake. And there are many, MANY other examples.
Here in fact is the OFFICIAL movie-rating description for just the PG:
"PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parents are warned against sending their children, unseen or without inquiry, to PG-rated movies. The theme of a PG-rated film may itself call for parental guidance. There may be some profanity in these films. There may be some violence or brief nudity. But these elements are not deemed beyond the suggestion of parentage guidance. There is no drug use content in a PG-rated film."
And here is PG-13:
"A PG-13 film is one which, in the view of the Rating Board, leaps beyond the boundaries of the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other contents, but does not quite fit within the restricted R category."
Repeat: you do NOT need an R, or even PG-13, rating to show breasts; end of story.
Now, on to the nude scene in "Can't Buy Me Love"...
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RonaldMcdonaldMiller
19 years ago
somepurn You are getting the old rating system used on movies from 1984 and earlier confused with the rating system used from movies released late 1984 to present day including the time frame Cant Buy Me Love was released in 1987. If you show nudity in movies from late 1984 on, it will get at least a PG-13 rating depending on how much nudity is shown and how much sexual references and situations are shown throughout the rest of the movie. Brief bits of nudity where there isnt too much other sexual things going on will be a PG-13 movie today. It will not be PG. If you show brief nudity and have strong sexual situations throught the rest of the movie it is more than likely going to get an R rating. Splash and The Toy were movies released before the PG-13 rating was developed and one of the very reasons for the development of the PG-13 rating was because there were a lot of movies that had scenes that were not appropriate for kids but yet they were getting PG ratings because there wasnt anything between the PG and R rating to rate them as. Movies like Splash were nowhere near being R rated but did contain a scene ot two that might not be suitable for younger viewers but yet they got a PG rating because there was nothing else to give them. That rating system was changed in 1984 and its funny you bring up Splash because Splash was one of the movies cited as the need for the PG-13 rating. Also when talking about the nudity in splash Daryl Hannah's breasts were covered by her long blonde hair in the movie the brief nudity that has been talked about with that movie is when she comes out of the water and you see a quick glimpse of her butt. Brief nudity now gets you a PG-13 rating. If you have a scene in a car where a female removes here bra and showing her breasts and the guy marking down on his calender he lost his virginity and a girls lockerroom scene and a scene where a guy is feeling up a girl in a bathroom and all the other more mature stuff and language that happened in Cant Buy Me Love it would make one think it would have been rated R if there was indeed any nudity.
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somepurn
19 years ago
RMM:
Thank you for the clarification on the two different era's; that does help.
I do still, however, disagree with you on the fact of what "CBML" would or would not get, if "my" scene was originally included. I don't think, even with all scenes mentioned above (locker room, etc.), PLUS the "car scence" in discussion, would equate to an "R" rating. The aforementioned movie "Doc Hollywood" has the two long nude scenes, the use of the "F" word (any movie can say the "F" word once in a PG-13 rating), and a few sexual innuendos as well, and it is a healthy PG-13.
But, let's just agree to disagree! Hopefully, "macpascal " will post some stills, or links to some stills; eh, macpascal?
Or, anyone else out there for that matter...
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RonaldMcdonaldMiller
19 years ago
Well somepurn you could be right. Its not impossible that CBML could contain that car scene with nudity and still be rated PG-13. I was just guessing it probably wouldnt be PG-13 because of all the other stuff that goes on in the movie. I think the movie is real similar in alot of ways to Secret Admirer which does have a quick nude scene and got the R rating. Im also with you that if the original movie did contain nudity then thats the way it should be released on DVD. I absolutely hate it when these studios start going around and editing stuff from the original theatrical releases and putting hacked up versions on the DVD when thats not how the movie was originally released. I dont mind directors cuts where they add stuff but I cant stand when they go cutting things.
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dokkcrue71
19 years ago
You are right. There was a nude scene. I remember it well. You know when you are young and well you know the rest. Or maybe it was the movie Mischief.
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AllMostFameUs77
19 years ago
RonaldMacdonaldMill er is absolutely correct about the rating's system debate. I was going to post something here about it until I read his message, but he said it all. The rating's system has changed drastically over the years and what was exceptable for certain ratings back then may not be as exceptable for the same rating today and vice versa is true as well. Add into the mix that there was a time when PG-13 did not exist and it makes it impossible to compare the ratings of movies from '83 to movies from '88, and movies from '88 to movies from '05. Now, that being said, I have not seen this questionable "nude scene", but I think that some people may be to quick to say that it never existed because they have scene it both on VHS and cable. I think that the only way that one should say that it absolutely does not exist is if they completely remember the theatrical release version. I keep seeing people asking what would be the reason they would cut the nude scene out since it was not that bad. One possible explanation that I did not see mentioned here is the fact that they may not have intentionally cut the scene out. If you recall, at the beginning of every movie you watch on VHS or cable that is not in the new "widescreen" format has a disclaimer about how portions of the movie were cut out in order to to fit in the time allotted (for cable) or to fit in the screen it will be viewed on (for cable and VHS) therefore all movies that were available after the theatrical release, and before widescreen versions were available were edited post theatrical. Maybe in order for this scene to be viewed on tv or VHS her boobs had to be cut out so that we could see her face. If it had not been cut this way all we would see would be some boobs, a neck and a chin. Probably something that a lot of guys out there would like but not the producers. All versions could be cut differently which could explain why you may have seen the nude scene post theatrically but it was probably easier and cheaper to cut it into a version where you could not see her boobs. The nude scene would not have been pertinant to the film so the cheaper way is probably the way that it was cut 99% of the time. I think that if you saw this nude scene as many times as you say you have than it probably did exist. I believe you man, I don't think your crazy :)
Hope this helps.
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somepurn
19 years ago
(I love that alliteration)
Anyway, Allmostfamous, thank you for the very indepth reply! I agree, the rating systems today are quite different than yore. However, I still stand by the Doc Hollywood I keep referencing! :-) That was early to mid 90's, PG-13, and had the F-word once, plenty of nudity, other sexual innuendo's, blah blah; so if it could get a PG-13 in mid-90's, then logic suggests...
also, thank for the vote of confidence that I'm not crazy! I really loved your possible explanation, by the way; what you said makes total sense, and could've happened. I feel there is some shennanigans going on since Disney acquired the other company. But anyway, a certain cropping almost assuredly took place (IF the boobs were there), because that's what we see now; her face and neck. And, of course, I and a few others on this post SWEAR that they were originally there. The interesting thing is, of course, I remember them from RENTING the movie back in 1988 or 1989, not a theatrical release.
So anyway, macpascal posted earlier, and says he has a copy w/them in, so I hope he/she finds the time to take some still shots.
Also, anyone else out there want to take a stab at this? Confirm my sanity, and bring your fellow CBML fans some booby shots, as it were? :-)
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19 years ago
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somepurn
19 years ago
Welcome to my personal hell, sommerset16.
:-)
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bobw-13
19 years ago
Yes, Darcy De Moss does show the pupps in the movie. And as I remember, they are spectacular!
Bob
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somepurn
19 years ago
Yes they were, Bob!! You've just joined the growing legion of fans like me who remember that great scene, and those great acting assests!
Now, if we can only find a VERSION that still has them in! The current VHS/DVD for-public-sale release has the scene, but has been edited/cropped so that only her face is showing. Ah, such annoyances...
Still hoping someone out there will post pics, a video, or give word on where fans can find an original 1988/89 rental copy or foreign version that has the "pups" in full detail...
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GerryFan
19 years ago
When I was little (like 7 or 8) I saw this movie for the first time and I remember my mom made my little brother and I cover our eyes during that part, so yeah, it used to be in there.
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anthonytilghman
19 years ago
I Swear i Saw The Same Thing When I Was Small! but Now That i Think About It I wanted it to happen So Much That i would See Anything I Wanted Too. I Have not Seen that movie In a Long Time And I Just Happend to See That Patrick Demsey Will Star On a New TV Show and Came Here to Check It Out! I Would Like TO Thank Everyone For The memories And Now i have to Get that movie again..
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drhackenstine
16 years ago
Just One Of The Guys, 18 Again, Weekend At Bernies 2, Police Academy 2, Masters Of Menace and Critters 2 all fell into the PG to PG-13 category and had bare breasts in them.
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