As if we needed another reason to love Ryan Gosling, today he and his costars came out with a strongly worded statement blasting the MPAA
for the NC-17 rating of his new movie
Blue Valentine. Criticizing the decision to give a severe rating over an uncomfortable scene that lacks violence or gratuitous nudity, Ryan points out a glaring double standard. He said:
You have to question a cinematic culture which preaches artistic expression, and yet would support a decision that is clearly a product of a patriarchy-dominant society, which tries to control how women are depicted on screen. The MPAA is okay supporting scenes that portray women in scenarios of sexual torture and violence for entertainment purposes, but they are trying to force us to look away from a scene that shows a woman in a sexual scenario, which is both complicit and complex. It's misogynistic in nature to try and control a woman's sexual presentation of self. I consider this an issue that is bigger than this film.
His costar Michelle Williams also weighs in, saying: "The MPAA's decision on
Blue Valentine unmasks a taboo in our culture, that an honest portrayal of a relationship is more threatening than a sensationalized one." The Weinstein Co. has rallied a team of lawyers to appeal the rating, which could limit how many people see the film, but it's obvious that this is not just about the bottom line.
What do you make of Ryan and Michelle's statements? Do you think the debate could bring more realistic depictions of sex and relationships to movies?
There have been some Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams sightings lately and the rumor mill is working overtime to figure out if they are back together or not, but you might be glad to know that the rumors are true — they are back on!! They seem to be the Hollywood couple everyone was rooting for, but what took them so long to reignite their flame? In my opinion, following your heart shouldn't be that difficult — you either know or you don't, right? Have you ever had to give getting back together with an old love such thought? Do you think it's a bad sign if you do? 
