Lovelace - 2013 - 7/10
Fairly absorbing drama on star of Deep Throat, focusing on her nubile early years and stardom peak.
Ugly, but not as vile as it could have been. A surprisingly strong cast throughout.
Very much in the Boogie Nights vein, but definitely lighter.
I saw the original Deep Throat back in the 70's at Hollywood Blvd's Pussycat Theater.
Part of a double bill with The Devil In Miss Jones.
The Pussycat was terribly plush, and never fully dark. Ushers prowled ceaselessly.
Aisles were packed with couples - porn was in its heyday. The era when free love hippies gave way to disco clubrats.
Lovelace caught a lot of that vibe. From the weed to polyester to wide lapels.
A fun film, perhaps because I had good memories.
