I don't think an NC-17 rating is the kiss of death. Nor do I think that, in the hands of the right filmmakers, studios have a preconceived notion to pass on NC-17 material.

I don't think it's necessary. That's 2 masters serving 32 masters. I think 1 master serving 32 masters is much easier.

I think one master serving 32 masters is much easier.

I think filmmakers want their movies to be seen.

This is exposure to a clientele who may have had a preconceived notion of what we're like. Once they're in there, they experience (the restaurant) and that's the best form of marketing.

Secondarily, I think films that are driven by music also terrify studios.