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AMC Theaters Refuses Admittance to "The Aristocrats"
by Scott Weinberg | July 13, 2005
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In a move described by co-director Penn Jillette as goofy and unfair, AMC Theaters has refused to book the raunchy comedy documentary "The Aristocrats." Claiming that the film seems to have "narrow appeal," AMC originally planned to play the film in Atlanta and Chicago, but then decided to avoid the engagement altogether.

Some say the movie's "unrated" status is what's keeping it out of the multiplexes, but AMC Chairman Dick Walsh had the final say, and, well, I guess Dick didn't like the movie.

So barring some sudden turn of events, movie fans, you might have to trek a few extra miles if you want to check out "The Aristocrats" when it opens on 7/29 (NY & LA) and 8-12 (limited). (And trust me, it's worth the drive.)

[Ed: Check out filmmaker Penn Jillette's letter of appeal in the Production Notes.]

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CrazyGhost78
CrazyGhost78 writes:
on Jul 13 2005 09:05 AM

After hearing Trey Parker and Matt Stone's version of the joke, it really doesn't surprise. Hilarious, but disgusting.

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cgcbooks
cgcbooks writes:
on Jul 13 2005 09:44 AM

Wasn't that a Disney film?

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Spike1967
Spike1967 writes:
on Jul 13 2005 11:43 AM

Glad to see censorship is branching out more.
You all can thank Bush for this kind of stuff.


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filmmav
filmmav writes:
on Jul 13 2005 01:32 PM

It is going to be better to see Stealth that weekend rather than The Aristocrats - yeah right.

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The Mighty Musnud
The Mighty Musnud writes:
on Jul 13 2005 02:07 PM

In reply to this comment (#824186)
Yeah, I heard that Bush called the head of AMC Theaters and had him pull the plug on this one

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synergyred
synergyred writes:
on Jul 13 2005 04:40 PM

cgcbooks- Disney did make a movie a long time ago called the Aristocats (cats not cRats). Is that what you're thinking of?

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Thundaar
Thundaar writes:
on Jul 14 2005 07:54 AM

good.

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