Friday, January 1, 2010

Expose Me, Lovely (1976)

It takes a hard cop to solve a hard case. You'll be hard after this feature!

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Society Affairs (1982)

Society Affairs is the best X-rated film I've ever seen. Not only does it feature the most convincing performances I can recall in a porno flick, but the screenplay is interesting, amusing, and downright well written. This combination of assets, in addition to good production value, provides the best possible entertainment for your film dollars. If we had such standards, we'd give it four stars or "the fully erect member" or 98%, or just plain good show.

The wonderful success of Society Affairs is primarily due to two main ingredients: the combined forces of Harry Reems and Veronica Hart. Ironically, while Society Affairs marks the return to the smut screen of its long lost king, or at least grand duke, it is also the melancholy swan song of America's sweetheart, Veronica Hart. As we all know, Veronica has given her all tot he porn industry over the last few years and has now retired to live a subdued married life. We could wail and bemoan Veronica's decision, but why? She is in love, deliriously happy, and just feels that it's time to move on. Mazeltov, Veronica...

So while Veronica disappears swanlike from the world of smut superstardom, Harry Reems, Phoenix-like, reappears on the screen, looking better than ever. Harry's no youngster, but he shows that he still has what it takes to be a super-stud. The opening scenes of Society Affairs  show off his splendid, tanned body, as he does chin ups and calisthenics. So that's why he looks so good! Five minutes into the film, watching Reem's acrobatics, I wondered if he'd be able to maintain that same level of enthusiasm during the sex scenes. Boy, does he ever! Usually a movie gets pretty monotonous if the same cock is featured scene after scene after scene, but not in Society Affairs. Each sex scene of Harry's is so different, and the women so pretty and such good actresses, that you never wish for another male lead. Harry really pulls it off.

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Which brings us to the plot of Society Affairs. Harry and Veronica play three bit thieves with a scheme to make it big in the world of clever extortions. Rick (Harry Reems) and Alexis (Veronica Hart) scheme to insinuate themselves into high society, for the purpose of one last highly successful ruse. It seems that Alexis has discovered a look alike of Rick's in

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Remembering Marilyn Chambers

PORN VALLEY - In the course of writing about the death of adult film legend Marilyn Chambers, AVN has contacted several people who've either been close to Marilyn in her personal life or have worked with her (or both), and what follows are some reminiscences culled from those conversations:

Georgina Spelvin, friend/co-star (Still Insatiable): "Ripples from Marilyn's plunge into the sea of erotica will expand forever. I'm very grateful for the times our paths crossed. They were far too few. Thanks, AVN, for this attention paid to a remarkable and talented woman."

From Georgina's website : "I feel more a sense of gratitude that I got to meet her a few times. I was even in her (I think) last film. Just a cameo walk-on, but I thank my good buddy Veronica Hart, who was directing it, for that perk. I'm very proud to be able to say, 'Yes, I was in one of her movies.' ... Naturally, I thought back on the weekend she, Chuck [Traynor], and I spent in Chicago with the indominable 'Professor Irwin Corey.' He, she, and I were guest judges at a nude beauty pageant. Chuck rode shotgun. Much hilarity ensued, as I recount in my book, 'The Devil Made Me Do It.' Alas, that was about the longest time I ever got to spend with her. She was a true original. The sweetness of her nature permeated every corner of any room she entered. I raise my glass of Perrier to you, Dear Lady of the Soap Box. Happy Trails."

Mara Epstein, co-worker; "My very first job in adult was running her fan club, back in the '80s. I worked for Miracle Films, and Miracle was the place to go for Marilyn Chambers films; they owned all her library; they produced all her films. They did all the Private Fantasies. I just remember that, when I was younger, I was just enamored with her because

Friday, January 23, 2009

Hustler Hollywood Hosts Georgina Spelvin

HOLLYWOOD - It was a dynamic duo that regaled the small audience at Hustler Hollywood last night: Georgina Spelvin, best known for her role as Justine Jones in the classic XXX film The Devil In Miss Jones, and Bay Area author/activist David Henry Sterry.

Spelvin was there to read from her acclaimed autobiography, "The Devil Made Me Do It". Sterry, who assisted The "DMJ" actress with her memoir, was promoting his own book, "Master of Ceremonies: A True Story of Love, Murder, Roller Skates and Chippendales."

Spelvin, looking tiny and a bit ill-at-ease as she approached the microphone, began by recounting her entry into the world of adult films, which occurred after she answered an ad in the Village Voice for production work on "what they call tits 'n' ass movies" in the early '70s. Once on the set, she found herself playing the role of the mother in the softcore film ... and so it began.

"So I played the role," Spelvin told the audience, "and at the end of the thing, one of the lighting technicians came over to me and said, 'Would you be interested in playing the mother? I'm doing this film called High Priestess of Sexual Witchcraft, and I need someone to play the mother.' And he had an actual script ... So obviously, it was a legitimate offer, so I took the script and I read it and it seemed okay and I said, 'Fine, a hundred dollars a day is a hundred dollars a day,' and so I signed up to do this film. And we shot all of these exteriors and running shots - it was high production stuff, with car chases and all this stuff, and then of course we got to the scene I refer to as the Oedipal scene, where the mother seduces the son - and it was in the script, but that's about all it said."

What it required, though, was hardcore sex. Spelvin, ever the professional, simply did what the director called for ... all of which is detailed marvelously in her book.

Spelvin also talked about how she was "outed" as a porn star to her family: Her brother had seen a review of Devil by famous mainstream critic Judith Crist in Newsweek, together with a photo of Spelvin in a bustier, and wanted to double-check whether that was indeed his sister.

A Q&A period followed the readings, with Spelvin relating her first visit to Larry Flynt's offices as part of her work on the "Henri Pachard Project," which she said Hustler Video would be releasing in the next few weeks.

"I was impressed when I saw the Louvre," Spelvin gasped, "but when I saw Larry Flynt's office, I was just ... I can't describe it."

When asked about the differences between having sex with Devil co-star Harry Reems on- and off-camera, Spelvin said: "Well, I never had sex with Harry outside of making films, and having sex in the course of making a film is a totally different sexual experience than real sex."

Reminiscing about Reems, she added, "As an actor, he's incredible. He's just wonderful: Focused, constantly in the scene and never lost his concentration or anything else - and that's not a small consideration when you're making that kind of a movie."

Asked if she regretted her career as an adult actress, Spelvin replied, "I'm very proud of the work that I did because I did the work as work. It doesn't make any difference to me whether I'm drinking from a bottle or kissing a cock; whatever's in the script, I do. And I always try to do what the script calls for, the very, very best that I can. I'm an approval junkie. Pat me on the head and that's all that I need. Yes, I'm glad to try it. Jump off of that 12-foot tower or bureau? Of course I will! I can't believe some of the things I did because it just never occurred to me that I couldn't."

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Throat: A Cautionary Tale


CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Vivid Entertainment's Throat: A Cautionary Tale is deeper and far darker than the 1972 X-rated classic that provided its famous inspiration.


Directed by Paul Thomas and starring Sasha Grey, the big-budget reinterpretation of Gerard Damiano's Deep Throat has scored AVN's highest rating.


Like the original film, Vivid's Throat involves the sexual exploits of a woman who discovers that her clitoris is located in a curious place...but that's the only element this movie shares with Damiano's low-budget comedy.

Throat: A Cautionary Tale is slated for March release.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Amanda by Night (1981)

AMANDA BY NIGHT isn't just the finest sex thriller the adult industry ever spawned, but this one also happens to be one of my favorite porn films of all time, especially but not exclusively because I'm a huge fan of its star Veronica Hart. This great lady should seriously consider penning her autobiography someday. Considering she has experienced the adult film industry from every conceivable angle, it would make one hell of a read. Back in her performing days (okay, she still appears in front of the cameras quite regularly but in a non-sex capacity) she was porn's finest thespian bar none and this film is her high watermark.

She's Amanda Heather, high-priced call girl, who finds herself in trouble following the death of colleague Beverley (the late, legendary Lisa DeLeeuw) at the hands of a client she inadvertently enraged. Since Amanda's the one who set up the 'date' in the first place, she may be next on the culprit's hit list. Weary cop Ambrose Hart (perfectly portrayed by the wonderful "Robert Bolla" a/k/a CANNIBAL FEROX's Robert Kerman, 'Tracy' to Veronica's 'Hepburn') gets the unwanted assignment of protecting the prostitute. Once they get past their initial animosity, the two find themselves increasingly attracted towards one another.

This film works on so many levels and is a terrific example of how good adult films often were during the Golden Age. Sex scenes are tremendous, showcasing both animal passion (Hart with callous pimp Jamie Gillis) and romantic tenderness (her initiation of virginal Jon Martin) with equal aplomb, but it's also a cracking thriller and a compelling character study. One shouldn't be too surprised really, as this gem was directed as well as photographed by the multi-talented if vastly underrated "Robert McCallum" a/k/a Gary Graver, one of the greatest storytellers the porn industry has ever seen.

Bio: Annette Haven


a.k.a. Annette Haven, Annette Robinson Annette Haven is labeled as one of the first real stars of the porn industry. She brought a fresh and innocent girl-next-door look, while still being one of the most dazzling ladies to appear in hardcore at the time. She had wonderfully shaped, just-the-right-size breasts that balanced out well with oh-so-sweet ass.

Annette was raised as a Mormon, later rebelling against her upbringing by creating a strong female character for the screen. She was hailed as a role model for porn actresses and everyday women, but also labeled a bitch for her approach to the business. Annette worked as a nurse’s aid, exotic dancer, and massage therapist before getting into porn. She was known to always be extremely professional and classy.

Annette was very selective about which roles she would take as well as who she would work with. Her tenacious work habits led to the higher standard for the films that she appeared in. Annette made her first hardcore performance in 1973 with ‘Lady Freaks’; she was often put into roles where she played the innocent virgin or confident executive. An intelligent actress with the ability to play a range of roles, Annette was hoping to change the way Americans thought about sex. Annette found herself getting more roles as professional women that were secure in their sexuality.

Annette became one of the first actresses elected to the group’s Performer Hall of Fame for X-Rated Critics’ Organization. She also received a Best Supporting Actress award for Adult Film Association of America in 1977 for her work in "Coming of Angels". She has starred in a couple features that have gone down into the hall of fame as well including "Sex World".

Annette Haven Filmography

SexWorld (1978)

(REVIEW ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1978)

It has been a long time coming, but the line has finally been crossed. That fine line that allows the story to motivate the sex, making it believable and therefore truly erotic and sensual. An entire real motion picture in place of the imitations of wall-to-wall sex with the "fluff" that is considered "story" in most adult films. Instead "Sex World" is a brilliantly produced, directed and written motion picture, lavish in its setting and sensitive and rewarding in its story, and a total turn-on for its audiences! The story deals with Sex World, a dude-ranch type Shangri-La for sex, where people can openly admit their sexual hang-ups and fantasies, and, encouraged by trained counselors, can spend a weekend and experience any sexual desire he or she wishes.

When asked by a quest shortly after his arrival whether their partners would be real people, the social director of Sex World advises the entire group that the sex partners would be whatever or whoever each guest wanted them

to be, and if they would leave all the inhibitions and sexual hang-ups behind for this weekend, they would leave Sex World with a greater understanding of their problems and a deeper insight into their own partners.

A hand-picked cast of superb actors and actresses headed by Sharon Thorpe, who gives a stunning performance as a shy and introverted woman with few friends who, as a last resort, comes to Sex World to find some kind of happiness and love. Her two wishes which she confides to her Sex World counselor are to have someone be kind to her, and to have Johnnie Keys of BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR fame make love to her in exactly the same way Keys performed with Marilyn Chambers in GREEN DOOR. The Technicians and the giant computer at Sex World turn her fantasy into reality and she has a devastating sexual encounter that could turn on a statue.

The rest of the star-studded cast who each lend their own touch to this remarkable film are: Leslie Bovee, Annette Haven, Desiree West, John Leslie, and two beautiful newcomers, Kay Parker and Suzette Holland. Thank you, Producer Billy Thornberg, Director Anthony Spinelli, Writer Dean Rogers, and the long list of supporting actors and actresses and talented technicians who gave us the finished product.

There is no question in this reviewer's opinion that Sex World will become a landmark in adult films, and will lead the way for future producers to follow in this most challenging field of adult films.

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Showtime to Premiere 'Throat' Reality Series Feb. 14

DEEPER THROAT makes this a trilogy for Vivid Entertainment. This time, exec Steve Hirsch wants to re-make the cult classic "Deep Throat" one of the most popular porn movies ever made. However, one man stands in his way: Ray Pistol, a straight shooting tough talker from the other side of the tracks Las Vegas.

Will Vivid land the rights? And if they do, who will be the new Linda Lovelace? Every porn actress wants to star in the role, but it's not easy to find a girl with pretty face, a body to match, and that unique deep throating talent that will have audiences begging for more! Linda became a huge star and the next Linda Lovelace wants to follow in her footsteps and is hungry to swallow the fame!

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Desires Within Young Girls (1977)


Cast:

Georgina Spelvin ... Madeline 'Maddy' Stone
Clair Dia ... Penelope 'Penny' Stone
Annette Haven ... Cecilia 'Cissy' Stone
Joan Devlon ... The Baroness
Bonnie Holliday ... Fashion model
Abigail Clayton ... Suzy's friend
John Leslie ... Charles Stone and Mark
John Seeman ... Martin, the chauffeur
Paul Thomas ... John Dayton

Director: Richard Kanter
Writers: Richard KanterHarold Lime
Release Date: September 9, 1978

AKA: Desires (USA)
Desires Within Young Women (USA)

Producer Harold Lime, the Louis B. Mayer of porn, set out to make big studio-type movies with all star casts, lavish production values and an upbeat message. Before hitting his stride in his justly praised collaborations with Gary Graver a/k/a "Robert McCallum" as the '70s gave way to the '80s (ECSTASY GIRLS, AMANDA BY NIGHT, INDECENT EXPOSURE), he had already teamed up with another co-conspirator from his sexploitation days when he was better known as "Ted Paramore", the man who gave the world the classic "nudie cutie" NOT TONIGHT, HENRY. The filmmaker in question was the sadly overlooked Richard Kanter, who had made the popular RIBALD TALES OF ROBIN HOOD prior to embarking on an all too short-lived explicit career as "Ramsey Karson". Though his initial alignment with Lime remains his finest achievement, he would also direct the massively underrated "loop carrier" UNTAMED and the bloated if occasionally effective SENSUAL ENCOUNTERS OF EVERY KIND for him. For DESIRES WITHIN YOUNG GIRLS, a title forever targeted by moral crusaders because of its supposed pedophile suggestion (oh, get a life, you lot !), this twosome emulated Old Hollywood in their choice of material as well as style with a sexed-up rendition of the Marilyn Monroe soufflé HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE.

When aging gold-digger Madeleine Stone (the incomparable Georgina Spelvin) embraces widowhood for the second time as husband number 2 (John Leslie in fairly convincing old man make-up) comes and goes at the same time, if you catch my drift, she finds her amorously amassed fortune dwindling rapidly. The time is ripe to call on her two daughters from her first marriage who have been kept stashed away at a posh boarding school out of mom's way. Now that she considers herself too old to trap a wealthy spouse, Maddie wants her girls to pick up where she left off and marry into money. While adventurous Cissy (Annette Haven displaying rarely tapped comedic abilities) is pretty much game for any scheme her mother could dream up, the more level-headed Penny (unjustly forgotten Clair Dia who had co-starred with Spelvin in Graver's excellent 3 A.M.) refuses to go along now that she has found love with her drama teacher Marc (also played by John Leslie). A maiden attempt to get Cissy hitched to a rich ranch owner's hilariously cowpoke son ("Radio" Ray Wells) doesn't provide the expected result. So Maddie decides to throw her offspring to the wolves – pity the wolves ! – by attending an elegantly perverted soirĂ©e thrown by her old friend and partner in slime Harrison, another expert portrayal of sophisticated sleaze by the legendary John Alderman a/k/a "Frank Hollowell". This lengthy sequence makes up the meat of the movie and comprises several well-done erotic encounters. A stroke of genius caused the casting of near lookalikes Bonnie Holiday, star Haven's erstwhile girlfriend who introduced her to the industry and subsequently made history, and all but forgotten Joan Devlon (who did her finest work in William Dancer's seldom seen NIGHT PLEASURES) for the obligatory Sapphic session, as the model and the snooty Baroness respectively, scored with the kind of mock Morricone music that always seemed to accompany such scenes in '60s saucy Euro fare. Cissy's supposed S&M session with campy General Carl Irwin (one of the "Magnificent 7" from Antonio Shepherd's 7 INTO SNOWY) remains one of the funniest moments in any sex comedy. Penny expertly turns off – no, that's not a typo ! – millionaire playboy Turk Lyon with Cissy stepping in for some carnal comfort. Dominatrix Sabrina (who had a small part in Bob Chinn's very funny HARD SOAP HARD SOAP) wanders about threatening various participants yet remains all talk and little action. One of this reviewer's all time favorite scenes comes – and, boy, does it ever ! – in the gentle deflowering of devastatingly handsome Jon Martin (those familiar with his near-mummified appearance of the late '80s are in for a serious shock) at the hands and so much more of achingly sweet Gail Lawrence a/k/a "Abigail Clayton" and fly by night starlet Stacy Evans. Annette's frequent screen partner Paul Thomas provides the romantic capper as Maddie's plans are sabotaged, or are they ?

A final word on Caballero's current DVD presentation of this classic. A lengthy film for its day, when everything over 90 minutes was considered excessive, it has rarely been seen in a complete version. Alas, this is still not the case. Though they have reinstated the casually cut seduction of Clair Dia by John Leslie, an exceptionally erotic encounter I am glad to have finally witnessed, this apparently came at the expense of another highlight : Annette's energetic romp with chauffeur John Seeman. An early crucial expository sequence of Georgina picking the girls up from school has also been completely removed, presumably because of the (clearly adult) actresses' school girl uniforms and the under-age implications thereof, but it makes the flick's story-line unnecessarily incoherent. A trivia note in parting. The film's cast contains an inordinate amount of performers who would become directors in their own right eventually. Now, Leslie and Thomas are obvious, but John Seeman would also go on to make several interesting movies like VIRGINIA and TEN LITTLE MAIDENS and Clair Dia was one of all too few (albeit short-lived) female filmmakers with the wonderful HEALTH SPA and its sweet sleeper follow-up SCREWPLES.

AKA: Desires (USA)
Desires Within Young Women (USA)

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