2nd February 2020
‘Video X’ in 1981: An Issue by Issue Guide
We look back at the history of the east coast publication ‘Video X’ – and we re-publish all the issues published in 1981.
Articles
The Rialto Report is proud to present a series of exclusive articles, interviews, and investigative journalism relating to the golden age of adult film.
19th January 2020
The Search for Pat Barrington: A Tale of Murder, Sex, and Dance – Podcast 94
The wild tale of sexploitation films, a serial killer, go-go dancing, sexual assault, nude modeling, Sam Fuller.
12th January 2020
Adult Cinema Review: The Complete 1982 Issues
We look back at the east coast publication ‘Adult Cinema’ by re-publishing all the issues published in 1982.
1st December 2019
‘The Tale of Tiffany Lust’ (1981): Henry Paris’ Secret Comeback
The Tale of Tiffany Lust is one of the more enigmatic adult films made in New York – yet boasts some of the most famous names of the era.
24th November 2019
‘Porn Stars’ in 1982: An Issue by Issue Guide
We look back at the east coast publication ‘Porn Stars’ by re-publishing all the issues published in 1982 in full.
17th November 2019
‘Centerfold Fever’ (1981): Behind the Scenes of an Adult Movie
A detailed look into the 1981 film, Centerfold Fever, with one of the best casts in XXX history.
3rd November 2019
The Meese Commission on Pornography (1986), and the Birth of the Modern Day Culture War
Edwin Meese, 1980s pornography scourge, is in the news again.
29th September 2019
R.I.P. Candy Samples (1928 – 2019)
Candy Samples, who enjoyed a long career as a hugely popular model in men’s magazines and adult films, passed away this week.
22nd September 2019
Tim Connelly – Punk and Porn, Part 1
Tim Connelly was a drummer who rubbed shoulders with Patti Smith and the Ramones – and a hugely colorful career in the adult industry.
25th August 2019
Times Square’s Most Outrageous Sex Show, The Queen of Shock Rock, and The Svengali – Part 2
Wendy O. Williams, Monica Kennedy, and Rod Swenson: Part 2.
18th August 2019
Times Square’s Most Outrageous Sex Show, The Queen of Shock Rock, and The Svengali – Part 1
Monica Kennedy and Wendy O. Williams’ story.
11th August 2019
RIP Henri Belolo – The Story of Wade Nichols and Dennis Parker
Henri Belolo, the music producer who created a disco hit for adult actor, Wade Nichols, passed away at his home in Paris this week.
