Behind Movie Ratings: What every parent should know before heading to the theater

In this episode of Fan Effect, originally produced for a KSL NewsRadio special, host Andy Farnsworth asks, “When parents see a movie rating, do they really understand what it means? What goes into a movie rating? Who rates the movies in the first place?” He examines the movie rating process and how it can help parents best decide what movies are the most appropriate for their kids. Talking with experts, he explores the process of rating a movie, discusses what the MPAA looks at when considering how to rate a movie, and delves into the reaction from filmmakers and studios to those ratings.

The brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing nerdy, with a goal to publish a weekly "What to Watch on the Weekend" minisode taken from KSL-TV's Friday segment, and two deep-dives a month on shows, creative works, artists, local events, and other fandom topics.

Based in the beautiful beehive state, Fan Effect celebrates Utah's unique fan culture as it has been declared The Nerdiest State in America by TIME, and is hosted by KSL Movie Show's Andy Farnsworth and KSL Podcasts' KellieAnn Halvorsen.

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Fan Effect is sponsored by Megaplex Theatres, Utah's premier movie entertainment company.