For me? The detail lavished on whatever the adult behavior in question is. Generally when applied to movies, this means sex; I'm not sure anything's ever gotten NC-17 for violence, though I can certainly imagine fic that I'd label that way. (I wouldn't write it, but I can imagine it.) So lyrical-but-specific description of sex might be R, whereas a raunchier description would be NC-17.
I'm so evil and... skanky. And I think I'm kinda gay.
Willow ,'Storyteller'
Fan Fiction II: Great story! Where's the sequel?
This thread is for fanfic recs, links, and discussion, but not for actual posting of fanfic.
Katie M - Jul 09, 2005 12:31:32 pm PDT #528 of 10434
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Gris - Jul 09, 2005 12:47:23 pm PDT #529 of 10434
Hey. New board.
I'm not sure anything's ever gotten NC-17 for violence
Kill Bill Volume 1 was headed in that direction at one point. It's one of the major reasons the 100 Ninjas vs. Uma scene is in black and white - it was, originally, supposed to be in color, but it was deemed too bloody. Apparently, silver blood is more acceptable than red.
Consuela - Jul 09, 2005 2:57:22 pm PDT #530 of 10434
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
So lyrical-but-specific description of sex might be R, whereas a raunchier description would be NC-17.
Yes, this. I think, if the sex happens onscreen, it's R: if all the parts are named, it's NC-17. *g*
Connie Neil - Jul 09, 2005 3:36:19 pm PDT #531 of 10434
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To me, NC-17 is step-by-step descriptions of sex with full descriptions of fluids and anatomy. R doesn't have to be lyrical (ie, poetic), but there's more of a focus on the personal interaction and less on the hydraulics. I've seen some violence I'd call NC-17: careful descriptions of torture or dismemberment and such.
Dana - Jul 09, 2005 6:59:08 pm PDT #532 of 10434
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Anybody know any good archives or recs lists or whatever for Star Wars original trilogy (and possibly expanded universe - novels and comics) fic?
I need a macro that says "Have you checked the crack_van recs?"
Gris - Jul 09, 2005 7:20:30 pm PDT #533 of 10434
Hey. New board.
I did, but the main post it linked to focuses almost entirely on various slash pairings, the vast majority of which don't do anything for me in the original trilogy. Also, the main poster apparently dislikes Leia/Han (sacrilige!) and also considers the Expanded Universe out of bounds, killing the possibility of Karrde and Mara Jade fics, or Corran Horn, or any serious Wedge, et cetera.
I did find a couple of decent stories in there, but nothing that really grabbed me anywhere as much as Yahtzee's stuff.
I might have to haul a bunch of my expanded universe novels out to NYC the next time I go home. I sort of miss them. I can reminisce about when the stuff that wasn't the original trilogy was, on the whole, still quite excellent. Barring a couple of the novels I'd much rather forget.
P.M. Marc - Jul 09, 2005 10:59:13 pm PDT #534 of 10434
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Hmm. I am reminded, thanks to this NC-17 discussion, has anyone found any Snyder/Quark out there?
I'm sure I've asked before, and no, I don't know why I want it.
I suspect the Holodeck would be involved. And ear-twisting torture.
Oh, crap. I am NOT going to watch DS9 again to write this. Please to be killing the bunny.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 10, 2005 2:14:05 am PDT #535 of 10434
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Someday, I will find a pairing that causes you to recoil in horror, in retaliation for the images you've just put in my mind.
P.M. Marc - Jul 10, 2005 5:24:38 am PDT #536 of 10434
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Someday, I will find a pairing that causes you to recoil in horror, in retaliation for the images you've just put in my mind.
You mean, other than Angel/Cordy?
Lee - Jul 10, 2005 5:50:29 am PDT #537 of 10434
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I will find a pairing that causes you to recoil in horror,
I found one once! I don't remember wat it was, but I suggested something that made her go Eww. I was very proud.