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.

20th September 2020

John Buco: The Double Life of Water Power’s Mystery Man

John Buco, star of Water Power and stalwart adult film actor from the early years of the XXX industry, tells his story.

6th September 2020

John Amero: Michael Findlay, Bill Perry and their Friendship

Excerpts from legendary filmmaker John Amero’s autobiography American Exxxtacy which is published this month.

9th August 2020

Joseph Stryker: Live Sex… in Show World, Avon Theaters, Melody Burlesk, and Adult Films

If you haven’t heard of Joseph Stryker, you’ll know the places he worked as a live sex show performer.

2nd August 2020

Declassified! FBI Deep Throat Files: Anatomy of an Investigation

An investigation concerning the suspected interstate transportation of pornography in 1973-74.

5th July 2020

Jon Martin: A San Francisco Trailblazer

Golden age pioneer Jon Martin shares his memories of San Francisco – ground zero for the adult film business.

21st June 2020

Ginger Lynn: The Incorporation of an Icon

Ginger Lynn was more than just a star of adult films: she was a brand in her own right. What’s more, Ginger incorporated herself, as Ginger Pix.

14th June 2020

High Society in 1978: Gloria Leonard’s Motley Crew – An Issue by Issue Guide

Who was responsible for High Society in its early years, after Gloria Leonard took over as publisher?

7th June 2020

Randy Paul: His Own Drummer

Adult industry star Randy Paul talks about his adult film career – alternating between California and New York, straight and gay, standard and fetish movies.