Chrome Posted September 22, 2004 Report Posted September 22, 2004 Legendary filmmaker Russ Meyer dead Made 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' and 'Vixen' Wednesday, September 22, 2004 Posted: 8:45 AM EDT (1245 GMT) LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- 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. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted September 22, 2004 Report Posted September 22, 2004 I hear the rumble of another 'babe thread' comin' along. Quote
bertrand Posted September 22, 2004 Report Posted September 22, 2004 Apparently, Roger Ebert stars in a couple of his movies, and even co-wrote one! Bertrand. Quote
BERIGAN Posted September 22, 2004 Report Posted September 22, 2004 I hear the rumble of another 'babe thread' comin' along. Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted September 22, 2004 Report Posted September 22, 2004 This brings back memories of my youth. Looks like it wasn't wasted after all. B-) Quote
Jazzmoose Posted September 22, 2004 Report Posted September 22, 2004 I hear the rumble of another 'babe thread' comin' along. Damn it, not more kitten pictures! Quote
Guest Chaney Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 YOU'RE ALL DISGUSTING!!! (Note to self: Visit Mondo Video this weekend.) Quote
Johnny E Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 On the subject of mammaries... Selma Blair in John Waters new movie, "Dirty Shame" Quote
BERIGAN Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 On the subject of mammaries... Selma Blair in John Waters new movie, "Dirty Shame" What's really funny about her doing this role, is I saw her on Leno last week, and she is totally and completely flat chested! Quote
Johnny E Posted September 23, 2004 Report Posted September 23, 2004 I saw that too. She seemed kinda anorexic didn't she? Quote
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