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Ethan Hawke; do movies need a PG-15 rating?
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Episode 18349
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Ethan Hawke; do movies need a PG-15 rating?

Ethan Hawke has three movies coming out this year: "First Reformed," "Juliet, Naked" and “Blaze." Hawke opens up about his choices to make indie films and how he's wrestled with the notion of being a celebrity; a new study from the Annenberg Public Policy Center looks at whether some movie violence should merit a new PG-15 rating.
Ethan Hawke in the film "First Reformed."
Ethan Hawke in the film "First Reformed."
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Ethan Hawke in the film "First Reformed."
Ethan Hawke in the film "First Reformed."
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Ethan Hawke has three movies coming out this year: "First Reformed," "Juliet, Naked" and “Blaze." In talking about these films, Hawke finds himself opening up with John about his choices to make indie films and how he's wrestled uncomfortably with the idea of being a celebrity; A new study by researchers at the Annenberg Public Policy Center looks at the effects of viewing justified vs. unjustified violence. It finds that when the movie violence is seen as justified, parents are less upset by it – but nevertheless still think that 13 is too young to view it. Is it time for a PG-15 rating?

Tired of blockbusters? Ethan Hawke has 3 indie movies for you this summer
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The Oscar-nominated actor and filmmaker discusses the complicated world of independent film and his upcoming movies: "First Reformed," "Blaze" and "Juliet, Naked."