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Some Nudity Required

  • 1998
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
257
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Maria Ford in Some Nudity Required (1998)
Documentary

A woman working in the B movie industry begins examining the industry and the damaged, desperate people who work in it.A woman working in the B movie industry begins examining the industry and the damaged, desperate people who work in it.A woman working in the B movie industry begins examining the industry and the damaged, desperate people who work in it.

  • Directors
    • Johanna Demetrakas
    • Odette Springer
  • Writers
    • Johanna Demetrakas
    • Odette Springer
    • Ruth Wald
  • Stars
    • Edward Albert
    • Samuel Z. Arkoff
    • Lisa Boyle
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    257
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Johanna Demetrakas
      • Odette Springer
    • Writers
      • Johanna Demetrakas
      • Odette Springer
      • Ruth Wald
    • Stars
      • Edward Albert
      • Samuel Z. Arkoff
      • Lisa Boyle
    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Edward Albert
    Edward Albert
    • Self
    Samuel Z. Arkoff
    Samuel Z. Arkoff
    • Self
    Lisa Boyle
    Lisa Boyle
    • Self
    Roger Corman
    Roger Corman
    • Self
    Catherine Cyran
    Catherine Cyran
    • Self
    Frances Doel
    • Self
    Johnnie Fiori
    • Self
    Maria Ford
    Maria Ford
    • Self
    Jan Glaser
    Jan Glaser
    • Self
    Dan Golden
    • Self
    Dan Katzman
    Dan Katzman
    • Self
    Gwen Lavery
    • Self
    Charles Philip Moore
    • Self
    • (as Chuck Moore)
    Melissa Moore
    Melissa Moore
    • Self
    • (as Melissa Ann Moore)
    Fred Olen Ray
    Fred Olen Ray
    • Self
    Kevin Reidy
    • Self
    Andy Sidaris
    Andy Sidaris
    • Self
    Arlene Sidaris
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Johanna Demetrakas
      • Odette Springer
    • Writers
      • Johanna Demetrakas
      • Odette Springer
      • Ruth Wald
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    7BigGuy

    An interesting look at the movies outside the mainstream

    Being a fan of typical "bad" movies I was very interested to see this documentary. I have seen numerous of the movies that were featured (I have to admit) but never really thought about the people making the movies. One thing that amazed me was how good the at acting the actors became outside of the movies. Julie Strain displayed more emotion and feelings in the few minutes she was featured than in all of her other movies combined. Of course in those few minutes she showed what a shallow person she is. As most of the directors and producers seem to be. They all seemed very paranoid about their movies being called exploitative.

    Overall the movie was quite good. I could have done without the home video of the little girl naked (flashback to molestation of Odette as a child). Also it seemed that the footage of Maria Ford (one of the main interviewees) was overdone. I am a fan of hers but it seems that she was exploited for this film to make it more gritty. Many of the others interviewed didn't see a problem (being more concerned about making money).

    7/10
    5a-chriw

    Almost balanced portrayal- more of a TV movie

    Director's look at the B-Movie industry is thought-provoking, at its best, but spends a good deal more time with her own interpretations of her experience than really trying to show us what the industry is like.

    Odette Springer is in many ways embarrassed about her involvement in the industry, and attempts to explain both her attraction to such work and the involvement of people in the industry in terms of personal weakness.

    A great deal of time is spent making the argument that women are 1) discriminated against based on looks 2) intentionally kept out of good roles and 3) only like the industry if they are mentally disturbed.

    This documentary (which watches like a TV movie for Lifetime TV) really, really begs some questions, such as: Did any of the "exploited" women portrayed take any acting classes? Did any of these women explore other, more "tasteful" options like dinner theater?

    The underlying, unquestioned premise here is that "Any woman should be able to get tasteful roles which do not require nudity in 'A' grade films." Had the director worked on questioning this a bit (by interviewing women with acting ability or in live theater), this would be a 7. Without ever explaining or questioning that, it is a 5.
    Libra-4

    The story about the "extremely talented" Odette Springer.

    When i saw this documentary some time ago, i found it really irritating. It is in many parts Odette Springer's annoying tribute to Odette Springer with it's to many "i'm-a-extremely-fantastic-and-talented-person-but-nobody-understands-it" scenes. What makes it more annoying is that Springer looks down on the people she wants to depict (Except Maria Ford who is "a-extremely-fantastic-and-talented-person-but-nobody-understands-it".) and sometimes steps on them. It is also filled with faked documentary scenes like the ridiculous scene where Springer looks at a violent video and gets "excited" what leads us to the scene that gave me a bade taste in my mouth- in the end of the movie tries Odette Springer to find a reason to why she got "excited" when she saw the violent video and from the clear blue sky the truth falls over her (and the poor audience)- all of a sudden she remembers that she was subjected to sexual abuse by her grand parents. What makes me feel bad about that scene is that she don't presents any real evidence and that the grand parents both are dead so they don't have any chance to defend themselves from the accusation.
    Dave S

    Excellent Documentary Look at B Movies

    The documentary offers an inside view at the making of low grade sexploitation and slasher films. It features many clips of films in the genre and as well as interviews with stars and directors. The Director of this film is a sound worker who has done a number of the actual films. She is a victim of sexual abuse as a child and weaves her tale lightly into the movie. The film has a feminist "awareness" but is not a feminist indictment of the genre because it is too honest the director herself uses MANY graphic film clips so much that this documentary becomes a part of genre that she wishes to criticize! In fact this was probably done on purpose because as the interviews reveal T & A and violence sell. The interviews with directors and stars (including Roger Corman) are light, Frank and very honest. Some of the clips show the directors working styles and are interesting and sometimes hilarious. Topics include Objectification and film, The hollywood system and the pressure on the actors to go along with the B movie Directors whims, The directors thoughts on the films, psychological links between Fear, sex and violence, Sexual abuse and sexual ambivalence, and more. The film is a "must see" for B Movie fans with an interest in the film industry, film students, and Feminists. Overall it is a highly enjoyable (but Graphic) informative piece of work.
    vj-66

    Some Negativity Required?

    I think this documentary only focuses on the negative side of the b-movie industry.I don't think there is anything wrong with these movies but I know some people with disagree with that. I collect alot of B-movies/exploitation movies from the 70's to the present that's why I rented this documentary. I won't lie I did feel a bit guilty after viewing this because it seemed like it was targeting men in general, because guys like me rent or buy this kind of thing.How am I different than any other guy? How many guys don't like to look at beautiful women? Believe it or not I do respect these women who act in these kind of movies.I have met Brinke Stevens and a few other scream queens in person. I thought they were very nice people as well as being beautiful women. I have nothing against Odette Springer or Maria Ford,if they want out of the business good for them. In alot of ways I don't think mainstream hollywood is any better,sex is a commodity no matter where you go. I happen to like Fred Olen Ray's & Jim Wynorski's movies,does that make me a bad guy? It shouldn't but there are alot of closed minded people out there who only understand what the hell is really going on in the world.If you like b-movies like so many people do ,you may want to see this just for your own piece of mind. I wouldn't let it influence your opinion of these movies. All I can say is see this documentary and decide for yourself.Remember one thing sex & violence will not disappear in our society it hasn't yet. You can't blame movies for the worlds problems, you have a brain use it.To all the b-movie director/producers out there,Keep Up The Good Work!!

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      In interviews, Odette Springer said that while working on the documentary, she realized the true nature of the business' alarming fascination. It was not until she was well into production that she realized her excursion into this "over-the-top world that Fellini couldn't have made up" was taking a personal toll. Compiling the clips, she found herself inexplicably obsessed with and aroused by the very images she considered violent and degrading. "First, I was irate at some of this stuff," she said. "I watched these movies and I hated them. But my body was telling me something different. I didn't realize I had such a shadow side to my own sexuality. I found myself getting turned on, and it horrified me." The clips also awakened long-suppressed memories of being sexually molested as a child, the pleasure of being touched coupled with the fear of being controlled by adults. This connection is made clear in the movie by home movie footage of her as a young girl cavorting about naked. The irony was not lost on Springer that movies she considered damaging helped her to grow and "become stronger." "That's a very confusing thing," she said. "This is the last place I would have looked for healing, believe me."
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    • Release date
      • October 16, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hollywood avklätt
    • Production company
      • Only Child
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      • $5,853
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,082
      • Oct 18, 1998
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
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