12th October 2025
The Mysterious, Elusive Harold Kovner – Rewind and Fast Forward: Part 1
The untold story of Harold Kovner, the mysterious and enigmatic New York sex film director.
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.
5th October 2025
Adult Film Locations – Part 19: The Grand Island Mansion (and Marilyn Chambers)
How did the Grand Island Mansion become such a regular feature of adult films almost 50 years ago?
28th September 2025
The Rialto Report assists the purchase of the Mitchell Brothers Film Group
We recently facilitated the purchase of the MBFG library by Distribpix Inc. & Vinegar Syndrome.
31st August 2025
‘Love You!’ (1979) – John and Bo Derek’s Folly: The Full, Untold, Oral History
In 1977, former Hollywood heartthrob, John Derek, made an X-rated film with his new bride.
24th August 2025
When Cicciolina Headlined at the O’Farrell Theater
In 1988, Cicciolina appeared at the Mitchell Brother’s notorious O’Farrell Theater in San Francisco – or did she?
13th July 2025
Sam Menning – 6912 Hollywood Blvd, Rene Bond, and ‘Gilmore Girls’: Part 2, The West Coast Years
Sam Menning worked in the Los Angeles adult industry in the 1970s.
6th July 2025
Sam Menning – Bettie Page, Bondage, and XXX loops: Part 1, The East Coast Years
Sam Menning was a fascinating Zelig-like character, part of every era of the golden age of adult cinema.
29th June 2025
R.I.P. Jesse Adams (1949-2024)
We recently learned of the passing of Jesse Adams, one of the early pioneers of the XXX film industry, who we interviewed on several occasions.
27th April 2025
Sue Flaken’s Sliding Doors – The Mystery of the Original Miss Jones – Podcast 151
What happened to Sue Flaken, the actor originally cast in the lead role of ‘The Devil in Miss Jones’ (1973)?
20th April 2025
Adult Film Locations – Part 18: The Bourn Identity
The Bourn Mansion in San Francisco was considered one of the world’s great residential properties. Why did it appear in so many adult films?
13th April 2025
Who was Antonio Shepherd? The Making of ‘7 Into Snowy’ (1978) and ‘Chorus Call’ (1978) – Part 2
The concluding part of the surprising story of Antonio Shepherd.
30th March 2025
Who was Antonio Shepherd? The Making of ‘7 Into Snowy’ (1978) and ‘Chorus Call’ (1978) – Part 1
The surprising story of Antonio Shepherd is finally revealed.
