: This paper highlights how the USA's approach to mature ratings is unique compared to other countries. For instance, the US places the most weight on profanity but the least on violence when determining if a film should receive a mature rating.
: This paper tracks the history of the US rating system, explaining how its inception allowed filmmakers to move past traditional censorship and include realistic—though often controversial—mature themes like nudity and profanity. Emerging Themes in "Mature" Media matures usa movies
: A large-scale analysis of how older adults ("matures") are depicted globally. While portrayals are often negative or neutral, US filmmakers are beginning to depict older characters more positively, reflecting modern discourses on "successful aging". : This paper highlights how the USA's approach