I think PCPimp is making a good point here and I'll add two more cents worth. How many porn starlets are out there who weren't very good performers when they first started in the business? Answer: A LOT! I remember seeing Aurora Snow do a film when she still had champagne in her hair from her high school graduation party and I was completely underwhelmed by her. Fast forward a year or so and she (IMHO) was one of the hottest chicks (porn or otherwise) around.
I've noticed that a lot of the women that have been mentioned in this thread are real lookers that everyone got excited about when they first hit the scene. Who doesn't want to see the hottest chicks imaginable doing all of those things that they've fantasized about? Then, when these fledgling stars got over their initial "I'm not really sure what I'm doing/Do I have to do that?" phase, we all (or a significant number of us, at least) realized that there was going to be no improvement in their performances and lost a great deal of our interest in seeing them in other movies. This, in combination with their eventual signing with a company as a contract girl, typically spelled the end of their development as performers as far as I'm concerned. The bad boob jobs and soft, hard-core offerings that we're given by their contract holders (read Vivid) don't really help any either.
I guess what I'm fumbling toward saying here is that there is something that is just as true in porn as it is in real life. Sometimes the best looking women (and I assume the best looking men) in the world aren't the best performers (in bed or on camera) and sometimes the ones that you don't really like at first glance improve by leaps and bounds into something glorious. As for me, I'll feel a little sad for those that don't live up to their potential, enjoy those stars who act like they're at least moderately interested in having a good time and truly marvel at those that come into the business like a house on fire and keep the heat going until their stay with us is over.
Then again, most of the women that I'm referring to when I describe the beautiful automatons of the Vivid World are pretty successful, so I could be completely wrong!
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Posted - Sep 8 2004 : 6:54PM
Well said! #1. contract girl get by on thier looks. Some guys just like to see a beautiful woman naked. In my opinion, those are the same people that think Taca Bell is the taste of old Mexico.
These young girl who come in the biz try and give men what they think we want which is goofey looks, and silly talk. I want to see girls come for real. When you think of Hall of fame performers, they are the ones that outlasted the rest. You don't get to be Jeanna Fine, Jewel D'Nyle, Nina Hartley, Chloe and Selena Steele over night. Those are females who in my opinion came on camera quite often.
I read the other day that Lauren Phoenix is 25. She looks so fresh I thought she was 19, but this solves the mystery, you just can't be a true peformer until yourmid 20's.
Can anyone name a serious performer that was "Barely Legal"? A little off topic, but supports my claim in previous post in this thread.
I agree wholeheartedly with your point. I think I echoed that earlier when I talked about Courtney Devine, Teagan, and Kayla Marie , getting so much ink because they were young and beautiful, before they had a clue what they were doing. (I'm guilty of being in the Kayla Marie mob.)
I gotta differ with you on one small point. There is no way that I ever thought for a second that Lauren Phoenix was a teen, or even early twenties. That would have shocked me. That girl has entirely too much game and too much skillz to be that young and green. Despite how naturally pretty and fresh scrubbed she may look, that girl has been around the block once or twice, and knows what time it is. I'm a grown-assed man and she frightens me with how good she is. 18 and 19 year olds just don't have that.
I'm having a hard time thinking of one who does.
To hear everyone who was involved back in the day, I guess Traci Lords was pretty talented, confident, and self-assured, far beyond her years, before the scandle broke.
That post crystallized it for me. I picked up Service Animals to see teagan, thinking teagan was the shit. It was good, but not the hype it was put up to by ADT'ers!!
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Posted - Sep 8 2004 : 7:36PM
Lauren is Candian, and if you don't know, just head north. I don't know what they teach in Canada, but those girls fuck. I'm also a grown man, but Shyla Steez (sp) came out of Vancouver, and those girls don't play. When the NBA was still in Vancouver, if you were black, and could dribble a ball, you were guaranteed ass! I don't even cross the border no more, cause my heart can't take it. Trust me the 604 ain't no joke.
Yes, Lauren is from Toronto, but that's East coast vs West. Forget George W. Don't Fuck with Canada!
I have relatives in Toronto, and in my Navy days I spent quite a bit of time in Vancouver and Victoria. I agree that the Canadian women were more forward and aggressive, as far as going after what they want, than the women in many parts of the United States. In Victoria there were 14 year old females in the bars! Freaked me out.
jewel i love you but i think you are wrong about jill kelly! i have some of jill"s work from years ago and she looks like she loves being in porn. her bruce seven work is as good as it gets. i wish jill would come back and do more of those hot scenes she did in the old bruce seven days. as for girls who look like it"s killing them to do porn. haven,raven,kendra jade and devon.
Girls that look hot, but just don't produce on screen. That describes almost all the Vivid girls, almost all the drop dead gorgeous black girls in West Coast Video projects, and most of the honeys in Jake Steed's videos.
I concur with the Courtney vote. She turned in a fairly hot scene in My Baby Got Back 31 but I was disappointed with her in Dymes 2 and Phatty Girls 3. I hope she does ripen and mature one day soon.
I disagree with regard to Angel Eyes, though. I enjoyed her a lot in My Baby Got Back 30 and Sistas On the Wild Side 2.
How about we sum it up like dis. ALL CONTRACT GIRLS ON THE PLANET! I dont even pay attention to these Chics in Feature Films and always overlook these gushy Titles as I shop for real Hardcore Smut in Porn Retail shops.
I didn't see those Angel Eyes titles. Not finding her attractive, I don't seek her out. Combine that with the dissapointing scenes I've seen, I'm actually in "Avoid Mode".
You know the saying, "You don't get a second chance to make a 1st impression". These girls need to come out of the gate like Seabiscuit!
Without a doubt - Tanya James. Very boring. Just goes through the motions - and always (at least in b/g) with that average-dicked, wimpy boyfriend of hers. I gave up on her long ago...
but... BUT... if anyone knows of a scene where she lets some REAL stud give her some SERIOUS shaft, and she reacts like she's GETTING serious shaft, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. :) I mean, look at her.
(and yes, I'd also have to include Haven, Katie Morgan, Tera P. and Jenna J. in the hot-but-lame category)
Thing is, sometimes, I'll bestow the "lame performer" distinction on a girl not because she's insufficiently into a scene, but because she's sort of... too into it - like, screaming and yelling every second ... That kind of total over-the-top phoniness kills it for me too.
Skeeter directed Tera Patrick several days ago for his first Vivid movie. Rest assured, Tera delievered 3 very, very high energy scenes. Skeeter is the only person who has captured on video Tera sucking on fingers out of her ass! There are other surprises also. The name of the movie is Collision Course.. Skeeter had Brianna do anal in all 3 sex scenes. Bridgette Kerkove
Why do people equate anal sex with quality performance? Most of my favorite stars have done few, if any anal scenes, and I would say that their sexual energy on film is scorching.
This thread is very interesting reading. Since "hot" can be very subjective, some of the entries people have suggested have had me shaking my head, wondering how a particular performer could ever be considered hot. "Lame" is another adjective that's up for debate.
Given those caveats, here's my off-the-top-of-my-head (ottomh?!) list:
Teagan - While I will agree she is gorgeous (i.e., hot) and very pleasant to look at, I've only seen 1 or 2 scenes that rise to a level of heat matching my expectations. Her scene in WOAD3 is the best one I've seen of her, but I've seen many more that just didn't do it for me. I may be way off on this, but for some reason, it almost always seems like she's in extreme distress during anal scenes - an extreme woodkiller.
Jenna Jameson - Described by many as the "prototypical pornstar". I'm still waiting to see a scene that does anything for me. Most the stuff I've seen bores me to tears. YMMV
Katie Morgan - Cute as a button, and I keep thinking I should be aroused by her scenes, but my cock says otherwise!
Tera Patrick - Looks incredible (at least she did pre-enhancement), esp with a cock in her mouth, but always seems to me like her libido is flatlined.
80-85% of eurobabes - Strongly Agree - SFT got this one just right. I think it's the language-barrier thing. When the actress struggles to repeat what the director is obviously telling her to say, my dick automatically loses a few points on the coefficient-of-stiffness scale.
Commenting on earlier entries...
August - Strongly disagree - For me, her perfect ass basically trumps any other arguments! And she looks so frickin' hot giving head.
Kayla Marie - Disagree - I have a thing for Ms. Marie (again, very subjective), but I've seen several very hot scenes with Kayla.
Alex Devine - Mildly Disagree - While I agree that her work has been inconsistent, I strongly recommend her Bonus Footage scene in New Girls #6. I'm also eagerly awaiting her scene in the upcoming Feeding Frenzy #5
One could easily start another thread for performers who started out hot, but seem to have gotten jaded, and now seem wooden and disinterested. That should be a lively discussion!
Okay, Jewel, now I agree with you. Just yesterday I saw Jill on a scene and she looked at least bored to death. But I still remember her great days, and a performer (or director, or singer, or whatever) should be remembered (and judged) by her/his best, don't you think?
I guess I just don't understand... I have always put 100% into every scene that I do. I love sex in every way shape and form. When I fuck, I go all out, but I am not the kind of person that feels like I have to fake scream and bounce off the friggin walls in order to deliver a rockin scene. I also don't believe that you have to take two dicks in your ass and get gang banged to make a good scene. I truly don't believe I got to where I am, by being a loser in the sack...
JJ
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 3:56PM
Hey Jenna,
I say ignore this non-sense. I have never Fast Forwarded a scene I've seen you in. Though I have many times with the "so called great" performers. All the screaming and faking is unnecessary. Give me a scene with a female making eye contact, moaning softly, making facial expression in the moment, & speaking clearly and you have a HOT scene to me.
Thanks for the kind words!The media hasn't slowed down at all really... it has been super crazy. I just signed with Elite Model Management, so I will now be trying my hand at fashion modeling... This should be amazing... and funny!
Jenna - please do not take offense. I think you are gorgeous. I just haven't seen anything that moved me yet. I certainly am open to suggestions. At the most, I'm only offering one man's opinion.
I will say that I've never seen you in a Jules Jordan or Mike John, or Vince Voyeur, or Brandon Iron scene, without all the added scenery, effects, and music that always make me wanna fast forward. This is a personal bias I admit. I just can't watch 99% of stuff from Vivd, Wicked and even most of JKP. Personally, I'd love to see you work with one of these directors. From everything I've seen, you'd be a natural. I realize that the vagaries of contractual obligations and liabilities probably would never allow such "crossover" scenes to take place, but I didn't think it would hurt to ask...
Again - this is all just my opinion. As long as you're happy, just keep on doin' what your doin' and ignore it.
Peace
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AC Cream Deactivated User
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:13PM
Sounds good Jenna.
I wish it wouldn't have taken such a messed up topic to conversate with ya, but it was nice anyway.
The way I see it, all girls should not do gonzo... wouldn't it become a bore if every scene shot was by Jules? There are many people out there that want to see high end productions. It is quite obvious by the sales of my movies. I also pride myself on coming through with big budget HOt movies. Bella Loves Jenna for example is VERY hot and crosses many bounderies when it comes to what Vivid releases. I just think that a lot of people think I am tame because I don't do anal. I have won quite a few best sex scenes Like my scene with Rocco in Jenna Loves Rocco and with TT in Blue movie and with Vince in Conquest... Not to mention all my G/G awards. Well, I guess to each his own, but I think before you list people as being lame... you should watch their movies.
Amen Jenna. I always get the impression that you are 100% enthusiastically into it, without the need for over-the-top acting. Your eyes just light up, and I don't think I've ever been disappointed with any of your scenes.
On the other hand...
Unfortunately I have to agree with this, but for me it's not a language problem. With a few exceptions, most of the cZZZZZZZZech performers are just too robotic. They are attractive enough, and will do what is expected of them, but are very docile and compliant. They just don't have that spark.
I agree DumbBlonde... I have shot with quite a few European girls, and they certainly are vacant. With exception of a few girls, I think A lot of the European girls rely on anal and gang bangs as a way to be nasty!
JJ
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AC Cream Deactivated User
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:21PM
Jenna,
I'm a Hardcore(Gonzo) fan, but at the same time I'm not into the circus act stuff out now.
The way to blow this whole thing up Jenna would be a "Club Jenna Hardcore" division. You could bring Hardcore back to the quality it had in the late 90's early 2000's. The films could be shot Gonzo style, but have "REAL" passionate sex.
I KNOW I would buy these films.
AC Cream
Edited by - AC Cream on 9/16/2004 4:26:17 PM
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:22PM
There will always be opions about how good a performer is. i don't see why the stars take it personally. It's all about personal preference. I prefer loud screams no matter how fake they sound. It's it all acting anyway? Was nicolas cage always drunk on the set of Leaving Las Vegas? I don't think so. But it comes down to personal preference. Isn't that why there are more adult films than hollywood films anyway? Jenna- don't you have enough money and fame to comfort you more than a simple internet thread where people are allowed to state their OPINIONS?
Listen, this isn't about money to me. Making great movies is what is! I think it shouldn't be ACTING! If you truly love having sex on film, then you don't need to act...
I am not discrediting anyones opinions, just merely stating mine, so ease off!
Yes Jenna, I agree if every scene was done by Jules, I'm sure the porn universe would be a very dull place indeed! All I'm suggesting is that each director captures different sides of performers, and Jules is a genius at bringing out the hottest aspects of almost every girl he's shot. So every time I see a new performer I like, I immediately wonder what she would be like getting the "Jules Jordan treatment". I don't think I'm alone in this - at least not among ADTers.
Believe me Jenna, I have tried to watch some of your scenes, but it is exactly that big budget, super-high production value approach that just leaves this viewer cold. Can you recommend a scene or two that is a little more "gonzo-like" - i.e., more POV, less or no music, etc.
At any rate, thanks for the feedback and for contributing here on ADT!
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:33PM
I'm sorry to sound harsh Jenna. I would think that with all your personal accomplishments that what people are stating on this thread would be dwarfed by everything you have already done (especially in being the main face of bringing porn into mainstream society). I didn't mean to disrespect your feelings, I'm just surprised they were hurt. Keep doing what you do because you're very successful at it!
AC cream- I would state how I really feel about your defending someone who can defend herself and did so well, but it would just be deleted.
Why, pray tell, should she ignore scrotenmalone specifically, and not all of this? Best I can tell, he wasn't rude or disgusting towards her.
Maybe we should go over to the other thread and advise Katja Kassin to igonre your ten thousand attempts to explain away the dumb things that you said that got under her saddle.
BSD
Edited by - BSD on 9/16/2004 4:41:42 PM
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:40PM
All I know about nic cage is that he "researched his character by binge drinking and visiting many hospitalized career alcoholics", which is quoted by IMDB.com. I think I would forget my lines if I was as drunk as he acted.
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scrotencemalone Deactivated User
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:42PM
God, now I've gotten off-topic. S#*%!!!!!
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Posted - Sep 16 2004 : 4:45PM
Also jenna if it makes you feel better, my last girlfriend masturbated more to your scenes by herself than she ever did with me (with or without your scenes).
Yeah - I'm firmly in scrotencemalone's camp on this. Political correctness is anti-porn. Opinions, as long as they are expressed respectfully, should always and forever be given free reign here at ADT!
People's preferences for particular actors, actresses, niche markets (cumfarts, gangbangs, blowbangs, DP, TP, DVP, DAP, TAP), studios, directors, et al, are almost as varied as snowflakes.
If one person thinks a particular performer is lame, that's their opinion. The rest of the world has the right to try to change that opinion, but not to put the opinion or it's owner down as ignorant, stupid, low-class, blah blah blah.
I'll wave my freak flag high. Thank you very much!