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- Cutting Edge is a series of short documentary films that examine censorship issues surrounding films released in the USA and UK, with an occasional look at specific cuts made for other countries.
- When Tomorrow Never Dies came before the BBFC in 1997, it would prove to be one of the most violent Bonds in recent times, and heavy cuts were required of it before a 12 rating could be issued. But what was cut and why? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- Before Cliffhanger was released in the UK in 1993, the distributors were forced to make various cuts for the cinema release, and later the VHS and DVD releases. What was cut and how do the censored UK versions compare to the uncut version? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- Before The Woman in Black was released in the UK, the distributors were faced with a 15 certificate. However, they wanted a 12A to attract a wider audience, and had to make numerous cuts to achieve that rating. What was cut and how does it compare to the US version? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- Wes Craven's horror film Scream had a tough time getting an R rating in the United States. With several cuts made before it could be released into theaters, what was censored and how does the censored version of Scream compare to the NC-17 version? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- The big screen adaptation of Eidos' video game series ran into problems with the BBFC in 2001, receiving cuts to get a 12 rating. What was cut and why? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- Out of all the action heroes of the 1980s and 1990s, the one man who suffered the most at the hands of the British censors was aikido master Steven Seagal. Almost all of his films released during his first 10 years on screen were cut, but what exactly was removed? Find out in this special edition extended episode of Cutting Edge.
- James Cameron's sci-fi smash hit was cut by the BBFC for theatrical and video release. What was cut and why? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- Warner Bros. had a 1991 smash hit on their hands with this film, but for years only censored versions were available to the UK public. What was removed and why? Find out in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- Michael Bay's hit action movie had trouble in Australia and the UK. Find out what scenes had to go for The Rock's release in these two countries in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons were big hitters at the box office. But, like the mysteries these films unravel, the censorial history of the films at the hands of the BBFC is anything but clear. Join us in this special edition of Cutting Edge as we look at how these two films were handled in the UK.
- Martin Campbell's gritty reboot of the James Bond series caused some troubles with censors around the world, particularly in the UK and USA. Find out what the censors removed in this episode of Cutting Edge.
- Our final episode of Season One examines in detail the situation surrounding James Ferman's classification of Kathryn Bigelow's science fiction thriller, Strange Days.
- Like its predecessor, this 2018 sequel was censored to attain a '15' rating in the UK. Cutting Edge takes a closer look at what the British censors objected to in our Season Five premiere.
- This action-comedy from 2003 was originally released in a heavily censored version in the UK before getting an uncut release on home video. Find out what the censors saw in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- This edition of the show examines some broadcaster cuts made to this classic British sitcom in the UK, in addition to taking a look at the UK's current home video situation.
- The world's longest running science-fiction series has never been a stranger to controversy, ever since it debuted in 1963. Cutting Edge takes a look at some of the problems Doctor Who has faced across its 50+ year history.
- Denzel Washington's film interpretation of the hit TV series was released in a cut version in the UK. In this episode, Cutting Edge examines what changes were made to secure a 15 rating.
- One of the most heavily-cut action films of the 1990s was the Schwarzenegger vehicle Eraser from 1996. Find out what troubled James Ferman in this edition of Cutting Edge.
- The first three films in this successful action adventure series received cuts in the UK for their theatrical and video releases. We look at what's missing in this episode of Cutting Edge.
- This Hollywood horror remake released in 2008 was censored for its original UK release. We reflect on the changes made for British audiences in this episode of the show.
- Acclaimed Chinese director John Woo had a ton of trouble when he came to releasing his first Hollywood film, Hard Target, in 1993. In this episode, we take a look at what the MPAA objected to for the film's R-rating.
- Peter Jackson's cult comedy horror suffered cuts in the UK, and it was almost 10 years before they were finally waived. Find out what was cut in this episode of Cutting Edge.
- All three RoboCop films in the original trilogy suffered cuts at the hands of the MPAA or the BBFC. But what troubled the censors and why? Find out in this special edition episode of Cutting Edge.
- A 12A rating is becoming more and more popular for film companies wishing to maximize profits in the UK. Find out what troubled the censors when it came to Taken 2 in this episode of Cutting Edge.