If You love to see the Director Steve McQueen in the upcoming drama "Shame", you might be lucky.
The critically acclaimed Film, starring Michael Fassbender as a sex addict spiral and Carey Mulligan as his troubled visit him in New York, has officially given the NC-17 rating by the MPAA. Filled with full frontal nudity, it's not too surprising that the film earned value, which limit the number of theaters where it can be exhibited, such as the nation's largest theater chain do not show films which are limited to 17 years and older.
While generally considered a blow to the film, Fox Searchlight, which recently bought the rights to "shame," is actually bragging about the value, use it as a tool to build buzz.
"I thought the NC-17 badge of honor, not the scarlet letter," Steve Giulia, co-head studio, recently told The Hollywood Reporter. "We believe it is time to rank to be used in a serious manner … Sheer talent and vision of the filmmaker and actor. It is not a film that everyone is going to take it easy, but must break through the clutter and distinctive and original. It is a game changer. "
"Shame" must have been drawn in Raves, with award-winning best actor Fassbender in the prestigious Venice Film Festival. Even with the ranking-and may even be a blessing–Fassbender is expected to compete for Oscar, as well.