15th October 2023
R.I.P. Herschel Savage (1952 – 2023)
Herschel Savage passed away this week: Ashley West remembers him and revisits the 2013 interview with him.
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.
1st October 2023
Arthur Morowitz – The Godfather of New York Adult Films
Arthur Morowitz, one of the most influential figures of adult film in the golden age, is remembered.
24th September 2023
Jake Teague: The Trials of a Confused Catholic
Jake Teague was a cult character in 1970s adult film. How did someone who looked old enough to be your grandfather end up in sex films?
17th September 2023
Ann Perry – From the Convent to Adult Films: Her Annotated Scrapbooks – Part 2
The second half of Ann Perry’s life, in which she became a director, producer, and AFAA president.
10th September 2023
Ann Perry – From the Convent to Adult Films: Her Annotated Scrapbooks – Part 1
Ann Perry was a pioneer of the adult film industry – actress, director, producer, AFAA president.
27th August 2023
Peter Andrews: ‘The Horse’ Talks
Peter Andrews was a stalwart of the 1970s adult film scene – appearing in around 50 films and loops in the mid 1970s. This is his story.
13th August 2023
The Slow Surrender of a Starlet: What Happened, Frankie Leigh?
What happened to Frankie Leigh, the popular star of 1980s adult films? The dramatic story of her life after she vanished is finally revealed.
6th August 2023
Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 2 – Podcast 131
The NYPD break with code – and make an X-rated in an attempt to break into the adult film business.
30th July 2023
Cop Porn: When the NYPD made a Porn Film – Part 1 – Podcast 130
In 1977, the Public Morals Squad in New York set up an undercover porn production company.
25th June 2023
Avon Films, Part 6: Cat and Mouse – How the U.S. Government pursued Avon Films… and ended up with Traci Lords
The law pursues Avon Fims.
4th June 2023
High-Heeled Journalism: Veronica Vera’s New York
High-heeled journalist Veronica Vera and men’s magazine publisher Jared Rutter share their memories of covering sex in 1980s New York.
28th May 2023
Lucky and The Arab: How an Oscar-Nominated Olympic Athlete and a Dancing Gigolo made Adult Film History
Lucky Kargo and Kemal Horulu. Two unknown men, two unique lives.
