As predicted in these virtual pages as early as 2005, the video version of alternative porn that was labeled “altporn” to the dismay of altporn’s actual Internet pioneers (but not Matt Zane, who never labeled what he did starting a decade ago), is being actively avoided by studios.
The latest snub comes from Peter Reynolds of Adam & Eve who, in announcing the soft launch of the label IAC, or Independent Adult Cinema, stated that the new label’s directors were “very alternative—but not ‘Alt.’”
Reynolds headed VCA’s sales department when that company ushered in video’s version of altporn, which I called steveporn because “altporn” was a misnomer. Yes, I did that because I’m a fucking genius.
Reynolds completed the distinction by saying that directors Carlos Batts (who just released Voluptuous Life), Joe Gallant, and Joanna Angel “have a different, more creative way of shooting adult.” More creative than whom was left unsaid.
But the terms “Alternative” and “Independent” are pretty loose, too. I’m sure that there is somebody out there shooting Dali-esque corpse porn through a greasy ashtray mounted on a pinhole camera who would call Joe Gallant a tool of the establishment.
Previously: At home with April Flores and Carlos Batts
See also: Adam & Eve to launch IAC line at Voluptuous Life party (avn); Adam & Eve
Peter nose that I whil sew his pants off if he trys to youse the word “alt”.
It beelongz to mee and whooever I say is alt.
Four exsample:
Joanna used to be alt, but now she is knot.
Galant used to be alt, but now he is knot.
Bennie Prophane used to be alt, but now he is knot, but may be alt again (butt onley if I sey so!).
Ron Roister smelz alt, butt was never alt and will never bee alt.
Jack the zippher thinks he is alt, but stopped beeing alt when Kimberly dumbed him.
Who is Matt Zane? He cant be alt eiter bekause I dint sey he wuz alt.
heeres who is alt:
all peeple who made moviees for Vivid Alt. Thats it!
Wee are thee onlee peeps kool enuff to be challed ALT!
You ussed to bee Kool, but you are not a alt righter anymoore bekuse I striped you off that tittle!
I am the king of ALT!
Im soo glahd to have kleered that up for you.
PS – Dont tink we are friendz jus bekause I rote this!
Whatever stops Dana Dearmond from making movies right? I mean seriously…Pinky Lee, Reagan Maddux, Jason Lee…Just how many more lives must she ruin before people catch on?