Pioneer adult filmmaker Russ Meyer dies - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian · 09-22-2004, 11:14 AM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp..._us/obit_meyer

LOS ANGELES - Russ Meyer, who helped spawn the "skin flick" with such films as "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" and "Vixen," has died. He was 82.

Meyer died Saturday at his home in the Hollywood Hills, according to his company, RM Films International Inc. Spokeswoman Janice Cowart said Meyer had suffered from dementia and died of complications of pneumonia.

Meyer's films were considered pornographic in their time but are less shocking by today's standards, with their focus on violence and large-busted women but little graphic sex.

Altogether he produced, directed, financed, wrote, edited and shot at least 23 films, including his debut, "The Immoral Mr. Teas," in 1959 and the 1968 film "Vixen," whose success earned him notice from major studios.

He went on to direct the major studio release "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls", which was co-written by film critic Roger Ebert.

In a 1996 interview with The Associated Press, Meyer described his films as "passion plays ... Beauty against something that's totally evil."

Meyer was unapologetic for his movies, arguing the onscreen female nudity put customers in theater seats. But he maintained that women liked the films.

"The girls kick the hell out of the guys. I've always played well at the Ivy League — Cornell, Dartmouth. I have never encountered a berating woman," he said.

Meyer's work made him rich and earned him critical acclaim. He was honored at international film festivals, his movies were discussed in college courses, and his work was shown at top museums.

His 1966 classic, "Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!" about three hip go-go-girl club dancers who go on a vengeful murder spree against the men who did them wrong still makes the art house rounds.

"This film is not derogatory to women," Meyer said. "There were three tough cookies to deal with. Besides, they get what's coming."

Meyer married three times. His studio said he left no survivors.

Jenya · 10-03-2004, 06:08 PM

I take it that you were a fan of his?

Brian · 10-03-2004, 06:38 PM

The only work I saw of his was "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." I haven't seen any of his other films and I really don't have any desire to. I don't like pornography.

BTVOTD is NC-17 but I consider it "R" by today's standards. It was actually a pretty good movie.

The Modfather · 10-03-2004, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by Brian
I don't like pornography.

Whats wrong with ya, boy!

MandieR1980 · 10-04-2004, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by The Modfather
Whats wrong with ya, boy!

He has taste. Porn is disgusting

Brian · 10-04-2004, 06:12 PM

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Originally posted by MandieR1980
Porn is disgusting

ThirteenInchEscape · 10-04-2004, 06:50 PM

most porn is pretty unentertaining, though I dont mind real movies that are very sexual (By that i mean I dont mind a movie being NC17 for sexual content if it is important to the story of a good movie, but most porn is the worst)

Brian · 10-04-2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by ThirteenInchEscape
most porn is pretty unentertaining, though I dont mind real movies that are very sexual (By that i mean I dont mind a movie being NC17 for sexual content if it is important to the story of a good movie, but most porn is the worst)

Movies like Basic Instinct, Unfaithful, and other real quality films with sex that have plots I don't mind. Beyond the Valley of the Dolls was one of those films. I don't watch them often, though. If it's stuff like Debbie Does Dallas or other adult films, that I don't like.

musicradio77 · 10-04-2004, 09:32 PM

I sometimes like adult movies, not a lot.

ABlairican Pie · 10-08-2004, 12:53 AM

What was considered pornographic in the 60's like Meyer's films, would be softcore these days.

09-22-2004, 11:14 AM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Pioneer adult filmmaker Russ Meyer dies http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp..._us/obit_meyer LOS ANGELES - Russ Meyer, who helped spawn the "skin flick" with such films as "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" and "Vixen," has died. He was 82. Meyer died Saturday at his home in the Hollywood Hills, according to his company, RM Films International Inc. Spokeswoman Janice Cowart said Meyer had suffered from dementia and died of complications of pneumonia. Meyer's films were considered pornographic in their time but are less shocking by today's standards, with their focus on violence and large-busted women but little graphic sex. Altogether he produced, directed, financed, wrote, edited and shot at least 23 films, including his debut, "The Immoral Mr. Teas," in 1959 and the 1968 film "Vixen," whose success earned him notice from major studios. He went on to direct the major studio release "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls", which was co-written by film critic Roger Ebert. In a 1996 interview with The Associated Press, Meyer described his films as "passion plays ... Beauty against something that's totally evil." Meyer was unapologetic for his movies, arguing the onscreen female nudity put customers in theater seats. But he maintained that women liked the films. "The girls kick the hell out of the guys. I've always played well at the Ivy League — Cornell, Dartmouth. I have never encountered a berating woman," he said. Meyer's work made him rich and earned him critical acclaim. He was honored at international film festivals, his movies were discussed in college courses, and his work was shown at top museums. His 1966 classic, "Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!" about three hip go-go-girl club dancers who go on a vengeful murder spree against the men who did them wrong still makes the art house rounds. "This film is not derogatory to women," Meyer said. "There were three tough cookies to deal with. Besides, they get what's coming." Meyer married three times. His studio said he left no survivors. Attached Images

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Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	The only work I saw of his was "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls." I haven't seen any of his other films and I really don't have any desire to. I don't like pornography. BTVOTD is NC-17 but I consider it "R" by today's standards. It was actually a pretty good movie.