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Friday, December 03, 2004

The American Taliban strike again!

posted by Ron Beasley at 12/03/2004 11:01:00 AM

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How absurd can it get? Joe Gandelman brings us this example.
US distributors of the film Merchant of Venice, which premiered in London this week, have asked the director to cut out a background fresco by a Venetian old master so it is fit for American television viewers.

Like Joe, I'm really glad that someone is there protecting me against 16th century pornographers. I wouldn't want my kids seeing a naked Cupid, it might make it impossible for them to pay attention to the erectile dysfunction commercials.