The Rialto Report: Documentary Archives for Adult Films

22nd March 2020

The life and adult film career of Avon director Joe Davian has been shrouded in mystery since he disappeared in 1981. Who was he?

15th March 2020

We re-publish monthly bulletins and convention brochures relating to the Adult Film Association of America (AFAA).

8th March 2020

Randy Spears talks about how he makes sense of his multi-decade adult career before he became a devout Christian.

1st March 2020

We look back at the east coast publication ‘Cheri’ – and re-publish all the issues published in 1978.

23rd February 2020

Jamie Gillis died ten years ago this week. We remember when he was arrested for murder – twice.

16th February 2020

The Daily Beast republishes a Rialto Report story: the remarkable story of Avon film director Phil Prince.

9th February 2020

In 1972, Alfred Sole, a first time filmmaker, made an X-rated film.

2nd February 2020

We look back at the history of the east coast publication ‘Video X’ – and we re-publish all the issues published in 1981.

26th January 2020

After last week’s podcast, we’re pleased to present previously unpublished photos and documents from Pat Barrington’s records.

19th January 2020

The wild tale of sexploitation films, a serial killer, go-go dancing, sexual assault, nude modeling, Sam Fuller.

12th January 2020

We look back at the east coast publication ‘Adult Cinema’ by re-publishing all the issues published in 1982.

5th January 2020

Kelly Nichols talks about her two careers in the adult film industry: as an acting star, and then as a film makeup artist.