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It's Just "Content"—But It's Really Hot

Lux Alptraum — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:00:00 EDT

Eon McKai has said that his latest feature "Content" is altporn's answer to the recession. We'd offer, additionally, that it's Eon McKai's answer to gonzo porn.

"It's just content," we (and the performers) are repeatedly told. Translation: this is just stripped down sex. There's no plot, there's no "meaning," there are no grand conceits (well, aside from the general conceit of this being a stripped down, bare bones, sex-only release, which is certainly played up knowingly). Granted, this is not just another gonzo release: Eon's signature style is ever present. Even when it's just "content," it's style Eon's content.

So how does Eon's work fair when it's nothing but content? Quite well, actually. Eon elicits stellar performances from each and every cast member: from the almost-possessed Kimberly Kane, who shot "Content" after a month of no sex; to the playfully rough Madison Young and Dane Cross; to the top-notch final scene featuring Kitty "Meow" McMuffin and Sherwood getting rough and nasty with each other.

The sex in this release tends towards the rougher end of the spectrum: spanking and slapping abound, and there's a bit of namecalling and cockchoking thrown into the mix (the violence is not solely directed towards the female cast members, however: some of you will no doubt be pleased to learn that Madison Young gives Dane Cross's face a nice, hard slap). But unlike some releases, where this kind of affectation seems put on, a bit of a performance, most everything we see in "Content" feels extremely real.

There are a few moments throughout the film—particularly in the scene between Kimberly Kane and Mr. Pete—where it almost seems as though the performers have forgotten the camera. In those moments, where it feels like the performers are fucking more for themselves than for us, there's a true bit of porn greatness. It may be just "content"—but it's achieved a level of intimacy most porn only dreams of.

Sherwood and Kitty McMuffin
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Cali Nova
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Cali Nova and Ben Jammin
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Coco Velvett
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Coco Velvett and Daniel
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Coco Velvett
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Kitty McMuffin
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Kitty McMuffin and Sherwood
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Kimberly Kane
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Kimberly Kane and Mr. Pete
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Madison Young
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Madison Young and Dane Cross
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Stills From The Set Of Eon McKai's "Content"

Lux Alptraum — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:30:01 EDT

You've seen the trailer for the hardcore masterpiece allegedly containing Kimberly Kane's best anal scene ever, now see photos from the set. Don't worry, that lightheadedness you're feeling is normal. A double dose of altporn should fix you right up.

· Preview of Eon McKai's "Content" (tinynibbles.com)
· Vivid-Alt (vividalt.com)

Kimberly Kane's Best Anal Scene Ever?

Lux Alptraum — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EDT

At long last, Eon McKai's "Content" is finally available for all us pervs to get our dirty little hands on. But wait, there's more: Fleshbot Crush Object Kimberly Kane is claiming it contains her best anal scene ever.

As Kimberly sees it, it was a relatively simple formula: "Content" was shot after she hadn't had sex for a month, and was—naturally—extremely horny...and paired her with her favorite male performer of all time (lucky devil Mr. Pete)...and, well, magic (and amazing chemistry) just ensued.

Although... best ever is still a pretty big claim. We might have to arrange for a comparison of each and every anal scene she's ever shot...you know, just to be really, really sure. (For science!)

· CONTENT (blog.kanearmy.com)
· Buy "Content" (gamelink.com)
· Vivid-Alt (vivid-alt.com)

Eon McKai's Latest Flick: So Many Stars, So Much Sex, So Much "Content"

Lux Alptraum — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EDT

It's not every day that Vivid-Alt's Eon McKai releases a brand-spankin' new movie—especially one with Kimberly Kane, Coco Velvet, Madison Young, Cali Nova, and Kitty McMuffin. Can you smell our excitement? (It smells like sex.)

· Eon McKai (eonmckai.com)

Now You Know, And Knowing Is Half The Battle

auryn — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EDT

We at Fleshbot are eternally grateful to Penny Flame for giving the world this instructional video on how to give hand jobs. The skill is a vital part of your sexual résumé.

Here is a voice-over-free clip from her Expert Guide, so you'll really have to pay attention to the technique employed. And just so you know, gentlemen, women love hand jobs. Your hands are good for something aside from grabbing her knockers or pushing her head into your crotch while she's blowing you. Not to make you feel bad or anything, but your hands are a whole hell of a lot more dexterous than your cocks. If you're only using your male organ to stimulate your lady-friend, you're both missing out on a world of pleasure. Now carry on with your manual/digital edification.

· Buy "Penny Flame's Expert Guide to Hand Jobs"
· Vivid-Ed (vivid-ed.com)

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Previously: Penny Flame Offers Handy Advice In Her "Expert Guide"

Andy San Dimas Is On Her "Dirty Knees"... And We're Enjoying The View

Lux Alptraum — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:30:01 EDT

You've seen the trailer and the behind the scenes photos—but if that wasn't enough to make you want "On My Dirty Knees," check out Violet Blue's review (and her hot photo gallery, too).

· review: Eon McKai's On My Dirty Knees (tinynibbles.com)

Postcards From Vegas: A Word Of Caution From Sasha Grey

Lux Alptraum — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:30:01 EST

Standing by the Vivid Video booth, we couldn't help but notice the poster for "Throat: A Cautionary Tale." Nor could we help but wonder what, exactly, the cautionary lesson one learns from "Throat" could be.

Being prone to just cutting to the chase, we decided to go to the source and just ask Sasha Grey herself.

So what's the lesson learned from cautionary tale?

"Uh, don't be a dumb girl who gets abused by men."

A wise lesson indeed.

· Vivid Alt (vivid-alt.com)

Behind The Scenes Of "On My Dirty Knees"

Lux Alptraum — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:00:00 EST

You've seen the trailer for Eon McKai's latest smut epic, now take a glimpse behind the scenes with Andy San Dimas. We're still not really sure what this movie is about... but, uh, who cares?

· Pics from the set of OMDK (xcritic.com)

Sneak Peek Exclusive: Eon McKai's "On My Dirty Knees"

DCypher — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:30:10 EST

It's not every day that celebrated alt inventor Eon McKai releases a new vehicle for his pornographic expression—and it's not everyone who gets a sneak peek at his upcoming releases, either. That's why we consider ourselves true insiders for being the first in the industry (or the world, for that matter) to be offered the privilege of screening the new trailer for his latest altporn epic, "On My Dirty Knees." Amazing, we know, but it's all in a day's work for a Fleshbot contributor. Happy Tuesday 'bating, and season's beatings from McKai & Co!

· "On My Dirty Knees" trailer (eonmckai.com)

Dave Naz Takes Us Down To "Sugar Town"

DCypher — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Call us crazy, but we’re pretty sure that when sultry sexpot Nancy Sinatra released her feel good pop hit back in 1967, she wasn’t thinking of the same city Dave Naz describes in his latest offering. For starters, Nancy swears it never rains in Sugar Town—and yet Dave predicts steamy precipitation in his fair city, with a 100 percent chance of fat loads raining down on scintillating young divas. Could this be an early indicator of global warming?

To be totally honest, we’re not really sure what the erotic artist extraordinaire is trying to say with his new Vivid Alt release. On the surface it seems like yet another flashback to a forgotten era (this time deep in the funky 70’s), with Mr. Marcus and friends reliving some serious blaxploitation antics, "Charlie’s Angels" style, once more asking the same question Olivia Newton John posed to her generation; would a little more love make it right? Judging from the looks on the faces of starlets Tori Black, Ashley Blue, Britney Stevens, Veronica Hart, Jada Fire, and Whitney Stevens, the answer is a definitive "YES!" Those extra black inches seem to hit the spot just right, as our brave girls proudly crank out one ear splitting orgasm after another, making the accompanying bells and whistles (or in this case afro picks, Mercury land-yachts, and butterfly collars) nothing more than pleasant accoutrement.

One thing is for sure, however-–spend some time with this gallery, and we guarantee that your troubles will be a thing of the past. That’s one score on which both Nancy and Naz can most certainly agree.

"Sugar Town" is out now from Vivid Alt.

· Vivid Alt (vividalt.com)

We're still recovering from all our back-to-back...

Jonnobot — Tue, 20 May 2008 12:40:25 EDT

We're still recovering from all our back-to-back repeated viewings of Kimberly Kane's new Vivid Alt joint "Morphine" (yes, it's that good) before we get our review together ... but in the meantime, she'll be on hand at LA's Beauty Bar tonight for the official launch party if you want to drop by and say hello for us. Oh, and make sure you tell her we're already waiting for the sequel too. (xbiz.com; see trailer + invite @ vividalt.com)

The Revolution Will Be Capitalized: "The Doll Underground" Release Party

DCypher — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:31:07 EDT

Plucky emo upstart-turned-media magnate Eon McKai regaled a small but dedicated gathering of erotic counterculture types and fellow oligarchs on a chilly spring evening in opulent Highland Park last night at a party celebrating the release of his foray into post-Marxist pornography, "The Doll Underground". You could have been there too, but you probably weren't; see what you missed after the jump.

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Despite the exhortations to "rise up" contained in the title being feted, those present at "The Doll Underground" release party seemed to openly mock the very suggestion of class warfare and sexual redistribution of capital as they nibbled on truffled foie gras and quaffed liberally from Waterford crystal flacons of 1995 Chateau Margaux. After showing up to the party in his custom Hummer stretch limousine, McKai exerted a Svengali-like hold on starlets Lexi Belle and Reagan Maddux throughout the evening, never allowing reporters to approach them directly and openly dictating their responses to them instead.

Also spotted at the gala were such prominent members of Old Los Angeles society as Ed Fox, Dave Naz, Ashley Blue, Zack Sabbath, Mandy Morbid, Kimberly Kane, Carlos Batts, and April Flores, all of whom listened in rapt attention as McKai described the splendor of his new palatial estate in Cap d'Antibes while feeding mouthfuls of gold leaf-encrusted cake to three or four waifish models inked from head to toe in "rebellious" tattoos and splayed at his feet. Later, after a shower of $1000 bills descended from the ceiling of the Little Cave upon the heads of the delighted guests, a Vivid Alt-branded personal helicopter spirited him away from the festivities. What will he think of next?

· Vivid Alt (vivid-alt.com)
· Order: "The Doll Underground" (Adult DVD Empire)

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Previously: Rise Up: Eon McKai's "The Doll Underground"

If you're so excited about Eon McKai's latest...

Dashiell Bennett — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:59:06 EDT

If you're so excited about Eon McKai's latest opus, "The Doll Underground," that you just have to celebrate ... you can! The party is tonight in LA, complete with real life pornstars! And it's above ground ... we hope. (vividalt.com)

Rise Up: Eon McKai's "The Doll Underground"

Jonnobot — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:51:18 EDT

When we say that you might forget that you're watching a dirty movie during the first several minutes of Eon McKai's new hallucinatory agitporn masterpiece "The Doll Underground" — all recycled stock footage and fuzzy credits and screeching filmstrip soundtrack — that's meant as a compliment; McKai has never made porn movies that look like anyone else's, and while there's something to be said for the straight-up smut style of your typical gonzo production, that's probably not why you watch one of his films in the first place. So even if "The Doll Underground" isn't likely to win over any existing alt-haters to his camp, we think it's the best example yet of why McKai remains one of the most singular and distinctive artists working in the adult industry today.

Early reports about the movie, which has been over a year in the making, described it as a story about tutu-clad suburban Gothic hotties being recruited for some sort of anti-capitalist terrorist cell. That's true enough, we guess, though the finished project is a lot more disjointed and impressionistic than that: if "The Doll Underground" is "about" anything, it's that sex is as much about power as it is about pleasure, maybe even more so. From our eminent colleague Violet Blue's five-star review:

Pulsing with energy, eerie visuals, clever pacing and deliberate editing, the film is a haiku telling the story of five young women tired of being controlled by society ("buy nothing" is repeated as a mantra) who emulate a mashup of the Weather Underground and Patty Hearst's SLA ideals. They band together in the Belmont Tunnel in Los Angeles under the direction of uber-sexy goth Lorna Adorn (Pixie Pearl), create and distribute anti-capitalist and anti-conformity propaganda (podcasts and screenprint pasteup art), build bombs and make things go boom ... Visually and throughout the delivery of the minimalistic story arc, it plays like a long, gorgeous, lush yet also somehow dark, saturated but bleak music video.
(... ) I wonder, did The Doll Underground *actually* come from porn valley? There are no blondes, no long fingernails, no fake breasts, no skinny girls, no big boobs, no fake female orgasms. The soundtrack never interrupts the sex; the sounds of sex are the focus. The women's bodies look like regular *hot* girls; the have ass, thigh, meat on those bones that make you want to cuddle and fuck and snuggle. Half the cast, at most, is tattooed; many are pierced, and two of the men are uncut. There are no unsafe or scary sex acts; no anal, no "gapes" and thankfuckinggawd no ATMs. The negative? People still wear white belts.

But let's talk about the sex; the mood is disaffected, the visuals dream-like, but the sex is riveting. Besides Pixie's solo masturbation scene (a Goth dream come true), the performers do not acknowledge the camera during sex scenes — with one deliberate exception. Outside of sex, the performers have direct viewer "eye contact" as part of the narrative. The storytelling is for the viewer; for the sex we are but voyeurs. The editing is tight yet deliberate.

(... ) The Doll Underground is one of the best porn films I've ever seen, and it feels like anti-porn — it's almost against the system it came from by being all that it is — a deep investigation of culture from an industry we regard as being utterly bereft of culture beyond the superficial. Rise up, indeed. Highly recommended.

We couldn't have said it better ourselves, except maybe to add that "The Doll Underground" is one of those rare porn movies that we find ourselves watching as much for the interstitial parts and high style as for the fucking itself ... although once we remember how hot the fucking is, we find ourselves wanting to fast forward to that again too. It might not be everyone's cup of dirt pipe milkshake, but if you're looking for an utterly original porn experience that'll leave you with something more than just a sticky feeling in your pants, "The Doll Underground" is the place to be. Anti-capitalist gothic Lolitas never looked so good.

· "[review] the doll underground" (tinynibbles.com)
· "The Doll Underground" Trailer (eonmckai.com)
· Vivid Alt (vivid-alt.com)
· Order: "The Doll Underground" (Adult DVD Empire)

Looking Up To Dana DeArmond

Fleshbot — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:40:49 EST

Not only does Fleshbot crush object Dana DeArmond prove herself a worthy model of emulation for a crop of freshly minted porn starlets in the appropriately titled "Dana DeArmond's Role Modeling", she demonstrates that she is indeed a role model to us all by cohosting a release party this weekend to benefit LA's Downtown Women's Center. Guests are asked to bring a can of food for the Center's food bank along with their admission fee, and on behalf of Dana we're asking everyone who attends not to ask her for any tips on breaking into the porn industry themselves during the party. After all, that's why she made that DVD in the first place, silly.

· View the invite
· Order: "Dana DeArmond's Role Modeling" (Adult DVD Empire)
· Vivid-Alt (vivid-alt.com)

Previously: Dana DeArmond, Protector Of Youth

When "Citizen Kane" was released in 1941,...

Fleshbot — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:11:42 EDT

When "Citizen Kane" was released in 1941, Jorge Luis Borges said that it "suffer(ed) from grossness, pedantry, dullness" and was "not intelligent". Which is to say that even though certain eminent porn critics may have one opinion of "Debbie Loves Dallas", other ones think that ... well, just go ahead and read what Violet Blue has to say about it yourself. (tinynibbles.com)

Those crazy Vivid Alt kids are so cool that...

Fleshbot — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:14:01 EDT

Those crazy Vivid Alt kids are so cool that they're not only releasing "Debbie Loves Dallas" on Blu-Ray, they're also sponsoring a color-it-yourself "ALTer Debbie" contest to give you a chance to win a copy. Just try not to think about porn when you're creating your entry, else you might get distracted and color outside the lines or something. (xcritic.com)

Vivid Alt's "Debbie Loves Dallas"

Gram Ponante — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:45:00 EDT

The band Dallas is coming to town, and Debbie and her friends will do anything to get at the frontman (except, in most cases, act).

The latest of the recent "Debbie Does Dallas" resurrections, Eon McKai's version telegraphs his love for toes, indie bands, and mopey teens, mashing them up with the first non-alt girls of his career.

Debbie Loves Dallas

Studio: Vivid-Alt
Director: Eon McKai
Cast: Cassidey, Dana DeArmond, Charlotte Stokely, Pixie Pearl, Tommy Pistol, James Deen, Julius Ceazher, Icarus Corpse, Daniel, Justin Syder, Monique Alexander

Review by Gram Ponante

An altporn reimagining of the 70's porn classic "Debbie Loves Dallas", Eon McKai's version is not going to make any converts to the altporn stable of stars, all of whom do an amazing job of telegraphing how not seriously they take their jobs. The eye rolling, gum smacking, and bad posture, the delivery of every line as if it had a question mark at the end of it, and the relentless irony of the performances made me think less like I was watching a porn movie than I was substitute-teaching an eighth grade class.

All except Cassidey, who plays Debbie. The bad seed Vivid Girl (or so she is depicted in the Showtime/World of Wonder "reality" series "Debbie Does Dallas .. Again"), Cassidey alone seems to be making an effort to do her best with what is admittedly a porn script.

She and her pals (DeArmond, Stokely, and Pearl) meet at a music video shoot playing listless cheerleaders. They take a break and hang out with local ticket scalper/drug dealer Deeze, who takes a shine to Dana.

"I'm from East Los Angeles," he says. "So far east I have a New York accent."

Back at Debbie's place, Cassidey makes James Deen fuck Pixie as punishment for not cleaning the apartment. I don't understand Altkid anthropology; if Deen had cleaned the house, would he have got to fuck Pixie twice?

Regardless, a good sex scene is always a welcome departure from bad acting, and a lack of dialogue takes one's mind off the poor sound. We can hear the "record" button being pressed each time a performer speaks.

Meanwhile, we meet Punky of Dallas, whose mating dance seems to be the constant readjustment of his glasses. We are treated to Dallas' music video, a trippy interlude that puts Punky in Deen's place fucking Pearl.

A story element is added that the girls are fighting. Stokely versus Cassidey over Punky. Cassidey tells Stokely that the loser in their struggle will have to "go back to making porn in the Valley." (At this point I suddenly felt defensive of the Valley. "Well, these girls don't seem so together, either," I thought).

The groupies crash a recording session and Pearl and DeArmond hook up with the backup musicians. It's like "The Wall", except with MySpace bands. Two headscratchers of porn pseudonyms are featured in this scene: Julius Ceazher and Icarus Corpse. If I was 12, Icarus Corpse would be my band.

Down the hall, Cassidey and Stokely try to find Punky but are blocked by his bodyguard.

"I'll introduce Punky to the one who sucks the best cock," the bodyguard says. (Shouldn't it be "sucks cock the best?") Anyway, they blow him, but he betrays their trust. It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock 'n' roll.

A surprise visit by Monique Alexander from Paul Thomas' recent "Debbie" reimagining is every bit as exciting as when Gary Coleman did a cameo on "Silver Spoons" as Arnold Drummond. It is the Vivid contract girls who deliver the most inspired performances in this movie.

You might say, "But Dana DeArmond is the new Thinking Man's Porn Star, and Charlotte Stokely was the face of suburban blight in 'Girls Lie'! How is it that cookie cutter contract girls are so refreshing in this movie?"

Probably because the script was unequal to the talent of these people. At that point it became a personal choice whether to let the audience know. Cassidey made me forget the script; Dana drew attention to it.

In the end, Cassidey gets her man. Punky, played by Alex Gonz, and Cassidey provide a sweaty and messy ending to the movie, real porn as opposed to metaporn, which is a welcome relief. Still, we could hear an offstage voice yell "Two minutes!" as Gonz worked up to his pop shot. I asked McKai if things other directors might smooth over - like stage directions - were included purposely in this movie.

"Truth to materials," he said, quoting the architectural fad that prohibits gussying up building blocks. If that is true, why not have a split screen at all times showing what the crew is up to? What about a CNN news ticker or real-time L.A. traffic reports that would give insight into conditions on the set? Sometimes I think Altporn means never having to admit you're phoning it in.

· Vivid-Alt (vividalt.com)
· Buy "Debbie Loves Dallas" (gamelink.com)

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Previously: Vivid Alt's "Debbie <3 Dallas", Debbie Did Dallas: The Search For Bambi Woods, Porn Valley (Adjacent) Dispatch: Not-Debbie Does Manhattan, Breaking: Debbie Still Doing Dallas, Porn Valley Dispatch: Debbie Dies (Dallas)

Fleshbot Crush Object Dana DeArmond would...

Fleshbot — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:28:27 EDT

Fleshbot Crush Object Dana DeArmond would like you to know that (1) love is important and (2) she's in this new movie called "Debbie Loves Dallas" which (3) you can buy here (on Blu-Ray, even). Any questions? (YouTube video below.)

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"Debbie

Fleshbot — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:33:12 EDT

One reason why we hold alt porn auteur Eon McKai in such high esteem around here is because he lets us in on the process of making dirty movies via regular blog updates and video trailers (instead of, you know, merely sending us an endless series of press releases about them). ""Debbie <3 Dallas" is the latest opus in the Vivid Alt (dirt)pipeline, and though we can't tell you anything about it based on this slickly produced teaser-cum-music video for it—aside from the fact that there doesn't seem to be a cheerleader in sight—we're already jonesing to see more. (We also can't tell you how you're supposed to pronounce that title—we're assuming that's "Loves" there in the middle, but who knows what those crazy kids and their wacky text messaging abbreviations are all about these days anyway?)

· "Debbie <3 Dallas" Preview (QT video @ eonmckai.com)
· Vivid Alt (vivid-alt.com)

Previously: Vivid Alt's "Debbie <3 Dallas"