Like the old saying goes, "Money talks." And it has alot of power too. In any type of partnership, the one with the money has alot of clout and influence over the product. But who knows? Maybe Vince will still put out a decent product. Hopefully, he will.
Mike John will certainly land on his feet and almost surely be the major asset of any company he signs with. You can basically build a company around him. Anabolic's still going great by mainly just following the standards he set there. You can't mess up a title like Down the Hatch if you just do it like he did. The title now sells itself. And it was the same way at RLD. They were the best company I've ever seen in porn and it's too bad every one of those guys didn't find a permanent home there. There were a powerhouse. Erik was doing the best work of his life and Tim Von Swine is probably the most underrated director in all of porn. Von Swine is now a great porn director. All those guys are the top notch guys in porn and it seems Mike was the major influence there just like at Anabolic. And the top guy deserves to be financially rewarded. They made the company what it was. And if the titles stay the company will stay strong if they do them the same way these guys did them. (But that's easier said than done.) If Mike and the guys take their titles with them it won't matter at all. If the titles stay at RLD all these guys will just create new series that will be just as strong as the old ones. The talent makes the company, the company doesn't make the talent. These guys won't need any luck because any company will be lucky to get them. It's too bad they couldn't all stay together but they gotta do what they gotta do. And just from talking to them at the convention a few times, although I missed the last two, you can tell these are good guys. These guys ain't prima donnas. Mike John and Tim are still gonna be making the best vids in porn where ever they go and Erik will be great at Evil Angel. But you gotta wish that RLD didn't lose these guys from the team and don't lose any more. It'll be RLD's loss and not ours. These guys will continue to make great porn.
What makes Mike John so good is his Camera angles and steady hand filming. You can obviously see a differance when you watch his stuff compared to others. I also think a major element to his success was and is Erik Everhard performing in his scenes. They worked together so long,each one played off one another well to complete steller scenes.
At one point, the title of this thread was apparently 100% correct. But it is no longer completely true. Based on a conversationthat I had with Manuel this past week, he did leave RLD for a period of time. However, he has decided to return to RLD.
I don't know the overall timeline, so I can't say whether there was ever a period where both Mike and Manuel were both gone from RLD at the same time. But at one time or another over the last few months, both of them have been away from RLD.
well it's comforting to know that my depature from RLD/PXP didnt sadden anyone, I'd hate to have that too hanging over my head along w/all of the other hainous things I did to my 'ex' co-workers whilst working there. what w/my piggish and pernicious nature, I'm surprised I lasted long enough to shoot over 20+ movies there. so I guess a BIG thanx is in order to Vince and Mikey for making me their charity case since I surely didnt land the gig on talent alone, right? Mike, Vince, & Everhard are gonna continue to be front runners in this business regardless of what company's name is on the spine of the dvd. goodnight, and godbless, Von S.
Well, I dont know how this new venture for Vince is going to fair. It seems as though,that he and this Wicked guy jumped into everything to soon without knowing eachother enough. A few comments made worry me.1st is his concept line he said he would produce called the Gauntlet.This concept of a girl walking in different rooms with a new sexual suprise is more artistic than Gonzo hardcore to me and indeed sounds like a hybrid feature mixed with Gonzo.Chopping off guys heads in a scene also sounds kind of corny. Personally,Vince is best at gritty hardcore gonzo like Breakin em in,Choke it down,and from her Ass to her mouth.He says that it will be hardcore,but a comment which his new partner made clearly stated in a press release,that him and Vince have an understanding not to degrade women on film. Now of course the term degrading is subjective when it comes to Porno,but I hope we are not seeing a Hustler Video and Mason deal that did not see eye to eye all over again.Regardless,it will be interesting to see what all these ex-directors produce in there post RLD era. There names alone will get a look from the fans of gutter hardcore.
Sorry Tim I don't really know you and I've worked for Mike John back in his Anabolic days. I've known him for years and I met you one time in 7 years. So you leaving didn't really effect me.
I've said it before and I'll say it again - Jon Dough is one of the best directors and very underrated in this business, but there are other great ones out there also. I would never stand in Jon's way if something came up. We are friends and will be in whatever he does. I am just happy to work with him and help him in anyway I can!!! I would rather he stay with us but that is completely up to him.