Question 1

Why was Eddie Murphy: Raw originally rated X by the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally rated X by the MPAA and had to be re-edited multiple times to receive an R rating.

Question 2

Which 1980s film held the record for most uses of the word 'fuck' in a feature-length movie?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy: Raw surpassed Scarface (1983) with 223 uses of the word 'fuck', holding the record for 1980s movies until GoodFellas (1990).

Question 3

What connection does Eddie Murphy's opening joke have to Richard Pryor?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy's opening joke about audience members not getting paid because of camera crews is identical to one Richard Pryor used in his 1979 concert film.

Question 4

How do concert movies like Raw sometimes enhance audience reactions?

Accepted Answer

Concert movies like Raw often 'sweeten' audience reactions to eliminate lulls in jokes and make the film seem to move faster.

Question 5

Which comedians credit Eddie Murphy: Raw with inspiring their stand-up careers?

Accepted Answer

Comedians like Chris Tucker, Kevin Hart, and Gabriel Iglesias claim Eddie Murphy: Raw inspired them to go into stand-up comedy.

Question 6

Why did Eddie Murphy: Raw originally receive an X rating from the MPAA?

Accepted Answer

The film was originally rated X by the MPAA and had to be re-edited multiple times to secure an R rating.

Question 7

Which 1980s film holds the record for most uses of the word 'fuck'?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Murphy: Raw holds the record for movies released in the 1980s with 223 uses of the word 'fuck', surpassing Scarface (1983).

Question 8

How did Eddie Murphy: Raw influence future comedians?

Accepted Answer

Many comedians like Chris Tucker, Kevin Hart, and Gabriel Iglesias claim this film inspired them to go into stand-up comedy.

Question 9

What technique do concert movies like Raw use to maintain pacing?

Accepted Answer

Concert movies like Raw often 'sweeten' audience reactions to eliminate lulls in jokes and make the film seem faster-paced.

Question 10

Which joke connects Eddie Murphy's Raw to Richard Pryor's 1979 concert film?

Accepted Answer

In the opening, Eddie tells the audience not to expect payment just because camera crews are filming - the identical joke Richard Pryor used in his 1979 concert film.

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