Incidentally, Grindhouse was released with an R rating for both BluRay and in theaters. Theaters were already concerned enough about releasing a 3+ hour long experimental film project; releasing it with an NC-17 rating would have virtually guaranteed it only playing on about five screens.
Also, I didn't balk when the rules were initially written, and I'm not certain it will have any impact on my list one way or the other, but is there a particular reason NC-17 films aren't being allowed? Other than the general PG/PG-13 nature of the board, that is? I ask because, contrary to popular belief, NC-17 =/= porn. In fact, the line between R and NC-17 can sometimes be so blurry that it's only the adult minded "serious" films that are willing to stick to their guns and accept the rating, while the more salacious offerings make a couple of suggested cuts in order to allow for a wider release. I can think of a number of NC-17 rated films that are a hell of a lot less violent/nekkid than the R release of Grindhouse, for example. If it's a mod decision, I understand and will let it go. If it's a commissioner decision, I might suggest that it seems a tad arbitrary (and potentially difficult to enforce). I, personally, see no reason that NC-17 films couldn't be allowed as long as the write-ups posted were board appropriate, as I would assume it's only porn that we're really trying to avoid.
Just my spare change.
