Today marks the 40th anniversary of DIRTY GIRLS (1984) opening in XXX theaters. Jamie Gillis is a film editor who in his studio is intent on seducing Jacqueline Lorians. He shows her a bunch of sex scenes and what we get are segments involving new housemates getting frisky-friendly, a husband's special birthday gift to his wife, a woman working out with her trainer, and a bored middle-aged housewife inviting a pair of peeping toms into her home. DG's premise is better than it sounds as it isn't just a bunch of disjointed loops but instead are quite decent vignettes. From swinging to a DP scene that is the movie's highlight, it also helps that the cast is stacked featuring Stacey Donovan, Colleen Brennan, Kelly Nichols, Joanna Storm, Cody Nicole, Helga Sven, and Tom Byron. In all, DG is a solid effort in the filmography of director Alex de Renzy.

Now regarded as a cult classic, the movie was initially blasted by the United States Catholic Conference for its sordid & sleazy, seedy subject matter of nudity, profanity, and presented view of Christianity. It was further nominated by 'The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards' (a group similar to the 'Razzies' which celebrate honoring terrible movies) for worst film, worst lead actor, and worst supporting actress. Happy 45th Anniversary.

Melodic aggression and muscular angularity. With noisy, dissonant & quiet moments that swelled up in harmony, I loved seeing them play live. I remember a particular Toronto show (JAWBREAKER was the headliner) of Kim just hammering away on bass, making strange faces just purely lost in the music. Some shortbus threw a cup of ice that whizzed past her head narrowly missing her. In an instant, she straight-armed pointed at the guy, flipped him off and kept playing. All without missing a beat. Her response brought a roar of laughter in an otherwise moment which could've gone very bad. Happy 30th Anniversary.

R.I.P. Wayne Kramer. 1948-2024.