It's too late to be involved in the production of that movie, but if you're an aspiring actress, it's not too late to be involved in an upcoming adult parody called The Bad News Bitches!  This Friday, AMA Video is holding an honest to goodness casting call for this upcoming feature.  The studio needs six girls to fill out the baseball team.  The other three players are Asian hottie Nautica Thorn,Veronika Raquel and Kayla Page.  No baseball knowledge is necessary, but acting skills are a must!  From the way the pressrelease is written, it's not really clear to me if they are looking fornew adult starlets, serious actresses or both!?

Anyway, if you are in the LA area and interested, see the official press release below for the location and contact information!

-- Snowman

AMA Video Holds Casting Call For Upcoming Feature

AMA Video will be holding a casting call this Friday, July 22nd.The casting is for AMA's upcoming feature The Bad News Bitches featuring Randy Spears, Veronika Raquel, Kayla Page and AMA contract star Nautica Thorn. AMA is seeking 6 girls to fill the remainder of the players on the baseball team. The Bad News Bitches is a parody of the classic film The Bad News Bears.  No knowledge of how to play baseball is required, however acting skill is a necessity. Auditions will be held at the AMAoffices at 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite #114 in Canoga Park from11am-4pm.

For more information contact:

Joe Laughlin
ama-video.com
amacontent.com

7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd Suite #114
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Phone: 818-932-9500
Fax: 818-932-9599

:::  Porn Star "Farrah" Arrested for Bank Theft & Unlawful Impersonation :::

The porn starlet known as "Farrah" was arrested this week and being held in a New Jersey jail on charges of theft by deception and unlawful impersonation.  Farrah, whose real name is Joy Marquart, was picked up by police in Emerson at a Washington Mutual Bank branch.  Farrah was allegedly trying to impersonate a (real) woman called Olga Menzdoza, and cash a check in the woman's name for $5600.  At the time of arrest, Farrah was reported to be carrying a driver's license and bank card in Menzdoza's name.  Bail is set at $105,000.

     

Police investigators believe that Farrah was part of a bank scam theft ring to steal $40,000 from a number of banks in Central New Jersey.  Farrah told police that she got mixed up with the crime ring when two men approached her about an opportunity to make "fast money" while shopping in Manhattan.  Farrah explained further that the porn casting calls dried up and she was short on cash.

      

Farrah, who just turned thirty, starred in nearly 100 xxx titles between the years 1996 and 2003.  In many of these movies, Farrah was the main star and even featured in the title. 

Here are a few more popular Farrah titles available on DVD:

[Xtreme Farrah, Erotic Angel, 2000 & Farah's Anal Adventure, Dreamland, 2000]

Click here to see all Farrah titles currently available at Adult Video Universe!

--Snowman

Sources & Additional Information:

Former Porn Star Accused of Swindling Banks, ABC 7online.com, 05.26.05
Ex Porn Star Faces Identity Theft Charge, CNN, 05.27.05
Photos courtesy of  ABC 7online.com

P.S.  Happy Memorial Day weekend!  Be safe!

"Coffee, tea, or me without a pension?"

Angry, senior United Airlines flight attendants have created a revealing new calendar to earn some $$$ and protest the likely loss of their pension benefits due to the airline's recent financial troubles. 

Earlier this week, a bankruptcy court approved United's plan to terminate 9.8 billion dollars in "guaranteed" employee pension obligations.  This represents the biggest corporate pension default in the United States ever.  The pension was insured, but only up to 5 billion dollars, so United workers stand to lose about one-third or more of what was promised to them.

Besides provocative, aviation themed photos,each page contains a clever jab at United, although the airline is not mentioned by name.  Some examples of the biting humor include:

• "Marry Me, fly free -- but don't expect anything from my pension."
• "Are your butts covered?  We thought ours were too!"
• "Coffee, tea or me, without a pension?"
• "Will you be prepared if your retirement plan gets bombed?"
• "If your pension is terminated, will you be left with only a wing and a prayer?"

The brainchild of the project, retired flight attendant Connie Baker, said that her inspiration was the 2003 film Calendar Girls,where a group of older British women pose nude in a calendar forcharity.  Baker is 59 and stands to lose roughly one-half of her$2800 a month pension.  And yes, Baker is one of the gals who posed for "Stewardesses Stripped".

For more information or to order the (2006) calendar visit the Stewardesses Stripped website.  T-shirts to show your support are also available!

-- Snowman

For further reading and sources:

United Gets Approval to Ditch Pensions, CBS42 KEYE, CBS Worldwide & AP, 05.11.05
Attendants Expose United Pension Loss, Seattle Times by Dave Carpenter, 05.14.05

Sky Foxes, Suze Randall / PurePlay Media, D. Victor Nye, 1986 -- New released on DVD, this title features Asian babe Sheena Horne, Megan Bradley, Paula Harlow, Krista Lane, and 80's raincoater favorite Brittany Stryker.  Stewardesses are the main theme of this feature from the mid-80's.  The girls swap erotic tales (that are re-enacted for the movie) and wear sexy, realistic uniforms.  There are seven sex scenes crammed into 73 minutes, so things move along at a good clip with a variety of attractive women.  Roger Pipe sez this movie was one of his favorites when it was released and that Paula is one of his "top five unsung porno hotties ever."  To purchase this DVD, click here!

Coffee, Tea or Me?, Cal Vista/NuTech Digital, D. Bob Vosse, 1984 -- This title preceded SkyFoxes by a couple of years at the dawn of the video age.  Onceagain, flight attendants and sex in the friendly skies are the major themes.  Coffee, Tea or Me? moves at an even more frantic pace, fitting 10 scenes into 81  minutes.  The starlets here are Tara Aire, Juliet Anderson, Erica Boyer, Lynx Canon, Janie Robbins, Rosa Lee Kimball, and AshleyWells.  Erica, Lynx and Janie were all relatively nasty girls in their era but not the best looking.  Coffeewas released on DVD back in 2000.  The dated looking boxcover (which would have looked dated even back in '84) puts me off a bit even though we all know you can't judge a book -- or adult movie -- by it's cover.  Andy Blake reviewed the dvd version and praised the film  quality as "excellent" and the transfer to DVD"good as well."  To purchase this DVD, click here!

Occasionally, Max Hardcore used to anally "stove pipe" one of his girls in the bathroom on long flights to Europe and include these quickie scenes as a bonus. One such scene was in Planet Max #01 (2000) with Melody Love.    Hollywood Hardcore #14 (2000) welcomed Jade Marcelato the backdoor "Mile High Club". 

I did find these scenes very entertaining to watch,especially the one with raincoater MVP Jade.  The sex in public element -- and in this case, in the cramped quarters of a airplane restroom, presumable with seated passengers nearby -- boost the kink and heat factor substantially.  Sadly neither of these titles have made it to DVD yet and the availability of the VHS versions is spotty.  After 9-11 filming this type of scene became a whole lot harder.  I doubt we'll see any new commercial airline, anal antics from Max in the future.

[dza-01, Shuttle Japan]

Last but not least, the Japanese have taken costume play to new height in porn.  JAV titles featuring airline stewardesses pop up regularly.  Shuttle Japan, a studio famous for messy bukkake movies with starlets in costume, has several series for devoted  flight attendant fanatics.  In fact, a new one called "Naughty Flight Attendant -- Would You Like Bukkake & Big Boobs?" was just released.  For those of you who do not read Japanese, here's the synopsis: 

Look!!! Her huge boobs!!! A naughty flight attendant Cocoa serves kiss with hand-job, boob-job,blowjob, showing masturbation, drinking, fuck & cum her inside, or anything on your flight. She heals you very well by her excellent boobs. On Bukkake, she takes thick semen on her beautiful face!!! Whata naughty & loyal flight attendant!!!

Here are a couple of other JAV releases in this sub genre, also from Shuttle:

[dsk-09, Shuttle Japan]

[dbs-01, Shuttle Japan]

To check out all the Shuttle titles in this category:

http://www.shuttle-japan.com/html/stew0e.html

Whoa!  It's been a month since I've updated!  Sorry everyone!  I started this post last month, but did not complete it until today ...

Last month the boys at Phi Kappa Tau attending Chico State University in Northern California got themselves in serious hot water after it came to light they participated in an adult movie production.  In a nutshell, the frat worked with Shane's World Productions for the filming of College Invasion #06 which hit the street this past Valentine's Day.  For the College Invasion series, Shane and crew travel around the USA and visit various college campuses looking for hot student bodies who are not shy in front of the camera. 

[College Invasion #06 DVD at Adult Video Universe]

Episode six was filmed in Phi Kappa Tau's private off-campus residence but did not identify the campus or fraternity by name.  A university spokesman stated the frat was not paid for the film.  Shane's World publicist Nicole Henderson said the title includes footage with real college women although it was not clear if they were from Chico State or not.

When word of the shoot got back to the University administration, Phi Kappa Tau was swiftly suspended.  University President Paul Zingg was quoted as saying he felt "disgusted" by the fraternity's behavior, promised further punishment and said it didn't much to him that making an adult movie was legal.  That doesn't sound very fair!  The national chapter also suspended the Chico branch.

For what it's worth, here are a few of the the stated purposes of Phi Kappa Tau from the FAQ posted on their website.  I found them quite humorous in the context of this incident! 

• To install the fundamentals of wholesome living and vigorous thinking.
  
• To provide energetic participation in all collegiate activities:  scholastic, social, athletic and forensic.
  
• To provide opportunities for close association with individuals of diverse backgrounds and personalities thus advancing human relation skills.  (emphasis added)

I'm not too sure about porn and "wholesome living", but working with Shane and her friends might well have advanced the other two goals nicely! 

Chico State has a long history of being a wild, party school.  In 1987, Playboy Magazine named the campus number two (and most crazy) in the entire country!  The list has not been updated since, so Chico retains bragging rights to this day.  Check out some of the comments submitted to Playboy by Chico students:

 "Partying is an everyday thing. Granted, you might have to take a night off here and there for a midterm, but nobody parties harder. It really goes off on Labor Day, Halloween and St. Paddy's, when thousands of people come to this little town in the middle of bum-fucking nowhere to party." --Wes

 "I would never send my children here, because I don't believe alcohol consumption is a course of study. I started to worry when you could smell alcohol permeating from my pores. I'm actually transferring so I can focus more on my education. I'm getting out before it's too late, but that leaves 15,000 students to keep the party going." --Caren

 "The day I moved into the dorms, 22 fliers were slipped under my door telling me where to find the hottest coeds looking to take me home. That night, I didn't sleep because my arm was stuck underneath the girl I lost my virginity to." --Brandon

If you do not feel "disgusted" about the College Invasion shenanigans at Chico State and want to check it out for yourself, here are some shopping links to help support my website:

  College Invasion #06 DVD at Adult Video Universe, featuring Alicia, Mary Jane, Marie Luv, Brittney Skye, Trina & Lexington Steele.  From the boxcover: 

"We heard that this party school had a hardcore party reputation but nothing could have prepared us for this. For the first time, the girls got as crazy as the guys! One college girl gives Jerry a blowjob and you'll just have to wait and see what happens in volume 2. That's right, there was so much sex that we had to make two movies out of it. We also brought along special guest, Lexington Steele. When our girls weren't busy fucking the college guys, they were taking a ride on his pole. So tap the keg, this promises to be one of the craziest volumes yet!"

Adult Video Universe is also offering a College Invasion 3 Pack containing the Chico episode and two others (episodes 4 and 5) at a great price -- just $38.65!

-- Snowman

P.S. -- It appears that the most famous Phi Tau member is Paul Newman!  You know, the beloved movie actor from Butch Cassidy & The Sun Dance Kid who now plasters his face on bottles of salad dressing everywhere for charity!  Over $150 donated to date -- how cool is that?

Sources & Further reading:

California School Suspends Fraternity for Porn Work, USA Today, 04.07.04

As many of you know, I have a web site called "Snowman's Raincoat Reviews" with xxx adult movie reviews, porn star interviews etc.  In case you don't understand the "raincoat" reference, check the "raincoater" entry in Urban Dictionary, an excellent online slang resource.

Here's a funny e-mail I received this morning from our eager trading partners in China:

Hello Sir:

I am from Hebei Sheng Lun Corp in China.

I know you are needing rain gears from Chamber of Commerce of China.
Enclosed documents are our catalogues, if you are interested in anything
of them please contact me.

Best regards,
Jason Chen
Hebei Shenglun Corp.
Tel: 86-311-8618812
Fax: 86-311-8618803

-- Snowman

SEX TOY REVIEW

"Mr. Big" Flexoflesh Dildo from www.toosticky.com

Hey all you horny Xanga dimes out there missing a man.  This review is for you!  There's a brand new, high quality sex toy manufacturer selling on the net that might be of interest.  The cleverly named company is called "Too Sticky" and their website can be found at www.toosticky.com.  I met the owners of the company at AdultCon 7 last fall and was impressed with their enthusiasm and professionalism.  Aware of my review website and plans to go into adult dvd production soon, Too Sticky was nice enough to send me a sample of their product.

The toy I received is called the "Mr. Big" dildo.  It is part of Too Sticky's innovative "Flexoflesh" line.  "Mr. Big" is 6 1/2" long and "a pleasing girth" of about 1 1/2 inches, which seems about perfect.  The most remarkable aspect of "Mr. Big" is the realistic look and feel of the dildo.  It's my understanding that the design originated from a prosthetic manufacturing company.  Without being able to feel it for yourself, it's hard to convey how lifelike this dildo really is.  When you give it a squeeze, it has the perfect amount of spongy resistance.   By far, this is the most realistic sex toy I have handled to date.  I have no doubt this solid sex toy could provide many hours of pleasure for many women.  Also, note that "Mr. Big" has a convenient heavy-duty suction cup affixed to the end.  This is perfect for affixing the toy to a (sturdy) glass shower door and then backing up for some doggy style enjoyment.  Who could forget when Jade Marcela did this in her classic rump hump scene from Ass Worship #01?  "Mr. Big" is priced at $74 and comes with a nice, black velvet bag with drawstring.  You can order it direct from the Too Sticky web site!

Rating:  A

 
[some of the other sex toys available at www.toosticky.com]

---

If you live in the home of the Crimson Tide (Alabama), it's a good thing online internet retailers like Too Sticky exist.  Last month in William vs. Alabama, 04-849, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand a wacky 1998 Alabama obscenity law that forbid the sale of devices "designed for "stimulation of human genital organs."  The statute bans the sale of vibrators and dildos such as "Mr. Big" in retailers that do business in the state and by residents who host Avon style sex toy parties.  However, it is legal for Alabama residents to purchase the items from out of state sources. 

Last July, the statute was upheld by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals who expressed concern that if the statute was stricken, it could open the door to the legalization of undesirable sexual behavior such as prostitution. 

"If the people of Alabama in time decide that prohibition on sex toys is misguided, or ineffective, or just plain silly, they can repeal the law and be finished with the matter," the court said."  ***

"On the other hand, if we today craft a new fundamental right by which to invalidate the law, we would be bound to give that right full force and effect in all future cases including, for example, those involving adult incest, prostitution, obscenity and the like."   ***

In a dissent, Circuit Judge Rosemary Barkett said the decision was based on the "erroneous foundation" that private sexual acts can be made a crime in the name of promoting "public morality."

Building on Lawrence vs. Texas, the law was challenged by the ACLU, two adult novelty stores and several residents under the theory that the statute violates sexual privacy rights of consenting adults.  As discussed here in another recent post, Lawrence protected sodomy rights of consenting adults in Texas under the theory that a zone of sexual privacy exists and the government should stay out of people's bedrooms.  The ACLU argued that "The sexual devices covered by the statute have many recognized beneficial uses and are used by consenting adults in deeply private acts that are beyond the reach of government regulation." 

Without comment, the high court declined to review the constitutionality of the statute and rejected the appeal.

-- Snowman

Sources:

Supremes Decline to Hear Cases Involving Sex Toys, AP, 02.23.05
High Court Roundup:  Justices Allow Alabama Sex Device Ban, Wall Street Journal, 02.22.05

 

CHAT LIVE on Snowman's Raincoat Reviews with Asian Porno Hottie Veronica Lynn!

In order to chat, you will need to register on the discussion forum, but it's totally free and painless.  The Chat can be accessed on the navigation bar at the top of the discussion forum on the right hand side.  See you there tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 16th) at 7PM PST!

-- Snowman

P.S.  Adults only please!

Justice Department Claims "Premium on Free Speech" Then Files Appeal  in Extreme Associates Obscenity Victory

As predicted here last month, the United States Department of Justice recently announced they will file an appeal in the Extreme Associates obscenity case that was dismissed in January.  In a fine example of government doublespeak, newly appointed Attorney General Alberto Gonzales stated in a press release, “The Department of Justice places a premium on the First Amendment right to free speech, but certain activities do not fall within those protections, such as selling or distributing obscene materials... The Department of Justice remains strongly committed to the investigation and prosecution of adult obscenity cases.”

[Attorney General Alberto Gonzales]

The Department also stated it had fears the legal reasoning of the district court could undermine all laws based on "shared views of public morality" such as "prostitution, bigamy and  bestiality."   How interesting.  Although all crimes are based somewhat on morality (i.e. it is wrong to take another's life or steal), "crimes" such as distributing obscenity and prostitution involve consensual acts between adults.  In nearly every morality "crime", the victim is missing. 

And so I have to wonder, in forging ahead in the name of laws based on "shared views of public morality", who at the Justice Department determined what those shared views were?  How were these views determined in the first place?  Even if the Justice Department points to a statute by our duly elected representatives, what if it conflicts with other laws (like the First Amendment)?  How do we know those views are still popular today?  I don't remember being polled by the government on porn, prostitution, bigamy or beastiality.  I do know that I surely don't share the views of our Justice Department.  And what do we do with differences of opinion?  Should the majority always trump the minority?   What if it were true that 75% of the public disapproved of (victimless) activity "X", is that a good rationale for outlawing it?  Perhaps those people should simply not engage in that activity!  Tolerance and freedom go hand in hand.

I suspect that "shared views of public morality" as used by the Justice Department here is actually code for "shared views of the religious right".  Stay tuned!

American Idol Season IV -- "Girls Night #01"

I enjoyed American Idol's "Girls Night #01" last night.  In case you are not following the show close this season, the final twelve next month will start with six guys and six girls.  Right now, the top twenty-four contestants remain and over the next three weeks, two guys and two girls will be eliminated per week until the final twelve are known.  The dudes sing on Monday and the chicks sing on Tuesday.  Voting results for both are revealed on the Wednesday show.  Here are my picks and pans.

   THE BEST 

  Janay Castine   "I Wanna Love You Forever" -- Janay has a nice voice and sang with intensity and feeling.  The judges were way too harsh and sadly focused on her nerves (which she kept in check fine) and song selection.  While they thought the song was "too old" for her, I thought it demonstrated her ability to sing at a mature level.  For sure, one of the best performances of the night.  Hang in there Janay!

Melinda Lira   "Power Of Love" (Celine Dion) -- Nice job!  A well sung, solid and controlled performance.  Less over the top than Celine, and that's a good thing.  Melinda can go far in this competition.

Nadia Turner   "Power Of Love" (Ashley Cleveland) -- Nadia came out and belted a rocker in a convincing way.  Excellent performance, but can she survive future episodes like "Broadway Night" and "Barry Manilow Night"?  Also, that novelty hair has to go!

Celena Rae   "I Will Love Again" -- Superb performance by Celena that was trashed by the judges.  She has a very professional stage presence and seems perfect for videos, plus she's the cutest girl in the competition and has a fine voice too!  A top contender.

Lindsey Cardinale   "Standing Right Next To Me" -- Decent voice, but a sleepy song and performance.  Her nightgown top was appropriate.  Lindsey seems like a nice girl.

Aloha Mischeaux   "Work It Out" -- Aloha put over a good funk/dance performance of Beyonce's hit.  However, is she pretty enough to go far here?  She seems nice, but is riding too much on Jasmine Trias' Hawaii spirit from last season.

  THE REST 

Amanda Avila   "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You"  -- Zzzzzzzz.  A generic performance.  Amanda looked cute, especially to Simon (see below).

Carrie Underwood   "Could've Been" -- A dull song matched with an uninspired, "just OK" performance.  The judges were way too enthusiastic here and Simon is already trying to influence the audience into making her front runner ("a favorite to win").

Jessica Sierra   "Against All Odds" -- I never liked this song and Jessica's performance didn't change my mind.  If Phil Collins can barely sing it, that's a hint you shouldn't try this at home.  I'll reserve judgment on Jessica and hope she picks something better, if she survives. 

Sarah Mather   "Get Ready" -- Not a bad MOR arrangement of "Get Ready" and I thought Sarah personalized the song well and gave it a fresh spin.  Steady vocals.  I'm on the fence about this girl.  Some of her movements and camera angles were unflattering.

Vonzell Solomon   "Heatwave (Your Love Is Like A)" -- Vonzell's version of this chestnut didn't add much to the original or Linda Ronstadt's remake.  It was a good way to open the show, but in the end, just OK.

Mikalah Gordon   "Young Hearts Run Free" -- Enough of this Fran Drescher reincarnate already!  Please God, let her run on American Idol end here!  Doesn't it creep you out how a teenager can act like a forty year old woman?  Randy and Paula, for reasons only they know, can't pile enough praise on Mikalah, but Simon got it right this week when he said she will annoy half of America!

Last night's episode was also memorable for Simon's astonishing "microphone" comment.  We all knew Simon could be annoying, harsh and arrogant, but now we know he is boorish pervert too.  After dismissing Amanda's performance, he told her, "In a second life, I want to come back as your microphone."  Ugh.  I felt sorry for the girl.  Simon should apologize to Amanda on tonight's show for that creepy statement.

-- Snowman

Sometimes local authorities (attempting to legislate morality) pass ordinances banning strip clubs or nudie bars.  Such ordinances are tricky, because they can violate the First Amendment.  Dancing can be considered an expression of free speech.  In 2001, city officials in Boise, Idaho passed such an ordinance banning total nudity in public unless it had "serious artistic merit".

Now one clever adult club owner has come up with a way around the ordinance.  Chris Teague, owner of Erotic Nights, has started "Art Club Nights".  Patrons pay $15 and are given a sketch pad and pencil as they enter.  The dancers inside are completely nude.  "Art Club Nights" are successful, drawing full crowds of 60 people.  Mr. Teague reports,  "We have a lot of people drawing some very good pictures."

Boise apparently has a long history of trying to banning nudity.  An earlier ordinance barred erotic dancers from stripping down to less than short shorts and halter tops.  After a costly legal battle, this ordinance was struck down as unconstitutional.  Bosie taxpayers were stuck with the bill for this foolishness -- nearly $60,000.  District Judge Lynn Winmill said: "Indeed, many of the swimsuits and gowns sold in Boise department stores could not be worn in public without violating the Boise ordinance's ban on public nudity."

• Strip Club Artfully Slips by Anti-Nudity Law, Reuters/Yahoo! News, 02.18.05
  
• Judge Stips Town of Nudity Law, Idaho Statesman/Ananova, unknown date
  
• Critics Rate "Artistic Merit" of Dancers, Idaho Statesman, 05.15.01
  
• City Still After Nudity ban, Idaho Statesman, 03.21.02

-- Snowman

P.S. -- Speaking of "art" and the adult industry, Anabolic Video, known for hardcore gonzo titles, has a new series called Artcore.  The first in the series is called "House of Whores."  From the boxcover,  "Once again Anabolic has created a new Genre in Adult; First the GANGBANGS and now this! More raw than a feature, more beautiful than Gonzo! Finally, you may have your cake and eat it too!"  I haven't see this dvd, but it sounds interesting.