You slobs know the Sasha Grey story? This chick rocks!!

keyboarding · 05-07-10, 10:35 AM

I can't stand when she talks.

excel · 05-07-10, 10:35 AM

excel · 05-07-10, 10:42 AM

Capybara · 05-07-10, 11:07 AM

LOL, that video is bizarre.

But hey, no putting things in here that get this moved to the Private Zone, that's like a barren wasteland... I want people to SEE THIS THREAD. This is too cool a story, it's like a Hollywood script... except people wouldn't even believe it could happen!

ProfaneReality · 05-07-10, 11:14 AM

nothing special at all... 6.5

Capybara · 05-07-10, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by ProfaneReality

nothing special at all... 6.5

The movie or the chick? Read my post, this is not just another thread saying "Hey, here's a hot girl". This is a chick who went from porn to starring in a major motion picture! -- That is the point here.

And anyway, if she's a 6.5, I'd love to see your fukking 7s and above.

ProfaneReality · 05-07-10, 11:22 AM

strictly on her looks. if she's an 8 or 9 in your book...i'd hate to see your 6's

InTheRed · 05-07-10, 11:29 AM

This movie has been out for like a year already. This is old news.

If you want news about Sasha Grey, it has just been announced TODAY that she will be on the upcoming season of Entourage as the love interest of Vincent Chase.

Now that is big news.

The Girlfriend Experience was a direct to DVD movie directed by a guy who hasn't made a good movie in almost a decade. It was in a couple of arthouse theaters in big cities, but other than that the movie went unnoticed.

Further, Sasha Grey has been on TV a lot, hosting shows for G4TV that revolved around the porn conventions.

InTheRed · 05-07-10, 11:31 AM

In addition, the movie absolutely sucked. I made it about a third of the way in before I was bored to tears.

As for Sasha, I saw her act better in the set up of scenes in her porn movies.

36mafia · 05-07-10, 11:36 AM

stealthyburrito · 05-07-10, 11:37 AM

hmmm...never heard of her, gonna look her up. how filthy are we talking here?

Capybara · 05-07-10, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by ProfaneReality

strictly on her looks. if she's an 8 or 9 in your book...i'd hate to see your 6's

Dude, this chick has now modeled for the biggest photographers, okay, she's hot as fukk and that is widely known. Let's see pics of chicks you think are hotter so I can see what you like -- I have a feeling we don't like the same thing.

InTheRed · 05-07-10, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by stealthyburrito

hmmm...never heard of her, gonna look her up. how filthy are we talking here?

I would put her right below Belladonna. Belladonna can do some wonderful tricks that look pretty superhuman.

However, if you look for it, there is some rough and fetish stuff out there. She's been pretty mainstream recently, was in that big Pirates 2 movie. She also starred in the "remake" of Deep Throat.

Capybara · 05-07-10, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by InTheRed

This movie has been out for like a year already. This is old news.

If you want news about Sasha Grey, it has just been announced TODAY that she will be on the upcoming season of Entourage as the love interest of Vincent Chase.

Now that is big news.

The Girlfriend Experience was a direct to DVD movie directed by a guy who hasn't made a good movie in almost a decade. It was in a couple of arthouse theaters in big cities, but other than that the movie went unnoticed.

Further, Sasha Grey has been on TV a lot, hosting shows for G4TV that revolved around the porn conventions.

Originally posted by InTheRed

In addition, the movie absolutely sucked. I made it about a third of the way in before I was bored to tears.

As for Sasha, I saw her act better in the set up of scenes in her porn movies.

This forum is hilarious for its bashing of everything. Am I the only positive person in this fukking place?

Anyway, I couldn't disagree more on the movie and on the director. Maybe you only like your movies with explosions and car chases, but he's an acknowledged master, has won Oscars, and no, this was not a Direct-to-DVD movie at all, it played in Boston for a while I remember. Yes, it was an arthouse sort of movie, but many of those happen to be about 100,000 times better than stupid movies like Transformers that make a zillion dollars.

Can anyone here agree on the fukking landmark achievement of a chick going from doing gangbangs to being directed by an Oscar-winner and receiving real-world critical appreciation?

And yes, that is very cool about Entourage. I don't watch that show, but good for her!

InTheRed · 05-07-10, 12:37 PM

OK. pay attention cause this is the post where I embarrass you.

1. If you had read my post, I said it was released in arthouse theaters. 30-48 screens to be exact. And I said it was in major cities. Surprisingly, Boston is actually a big city, hence why it was out there.
(source: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1103982/business)

Other than that, the only way to see it was on the DVD. For comparison, Avitar was on about 30 screens in my town.

2. Anywhere you go to get a review on the movies has the movie listed in a 5 out of 10 to 6 out of 10 range. So the movie is hardly Citizen Kane.
(source: IMDB and RottenTomatoes)

3. The movie's budget was $1.7 mill. It grossed $600,000. That's a 1:3 ratio. Hardly a good sign of a good movie. Yes, I know its an artsy film. Yes, I know artsy films don't make money.

4. Soderbergh hasn't directed a movie of note since Traffic. Before that he had Erin Brockovich. Sure he did the Ocean's trilogy, which were very entertaining and filmed well, but they were not oscar worthy movies. The guy is living off a reputation and a surprise oscar win for Traffic, which was an amazing movie.

Now this wasn't a Transformers movie, as you put it, but just because it wasn't doesn't make it a good movie. While arthouse films aren't typically my cup of tea, I do consider myself knowledgeable and intelligent enough to still know what a good movie is, regardless of it being a mindless Jerry Bruckheimer movie, a artsy movie, or even a gangbang porn. I like many others took a film class in high school and college. I get the jist of things. I understand why a camera moves the way it does.

This movie, in my opinion, was just not a good movie. Because of that, I can't get excited as you are about a porn star doing an ok job in a shitty movie with a director that hasn't done anything in 10 years.

Is this the huge OMG moment where a porn star will be accepted in mainstream and star in movies against Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise? No. Will it help porn stars and their reputations? Maybe.

Or was this just another movie that no one paid attention to that just happened to have a porn star and an oscar winning director? Yes. I just can't get all excited about it.

Porn stars have been making appearances in mainstream for years. They've had TV shows, they've been in movies. Traci Lords for one has accomplished a lot more in mainstream media than what Sasha Grey has done so far, including this movie.

The only difference this time is that Soderbergh was the director, who has 1 oscar. Oh and by the way, Sandra Bullock has 1 oscar as well. So you know...

keyboarding · 05-07-10, 12:44 PM

I'll take Dani Woodward over Grey any day.

Masu485 · 05-07-10, 12:45 PM

fukk i hate these chick porn stars.

need4speed · 05-07-10, 12:53 PM

She played an escort, so i dont think she had much trouble getting into the role. I do think this is a good trend because it will encourage more very good looking girls to get into porn because it may lead to staring roles in Hollywood.

Capybara · 05-07-10, 01:25 PM

InTheRed,

Wasn't interested in getting in any major battle with you, so let's just agree to disagree, brother, okay? I hear you and respect where you're coming from.

I thought it was an awesome movie. I readily understand that it's not for every taste. I just personally get so sick of stilted acting in movies that are supposed to be "true to life" but come off as pure baloney (Up in the Air being an example), that I LOVE the faux-realistic style Soderbergh employs and have loved it ever since he did Sex, Lies, and Videotape back in the day (one of my favorite movies ever).

Yes, it's a quiet sort of movie. But every scene seems REAL, and I love that.

You forgot some other notable movies he's made -- The Good German, and The Informant!, which both got great reviews I believe.

Anyway, I DO still think you're lessening the achievement here, but again we can agree to disagree. This is a serious, legit crossover here in my opinion. I don't think you can compare porn stars showing up here or there in TV or movies as the same thing, I really don't. I mean, they show up for a couple of scenes in dumb movies to show their fake t-ts or whatever. Yes, Traci Lords is one who's had a big crossover (and by the way, she is my favorite porn star ever) -- but even she never got close to the ARTISTIC side of things.

Do you see where I'm going? You can like or not like Soderbergh and/or arthouse movies, but to go from gangbangs/ATM/throat-gagging/c-m-eating/etc. to starring in the sort of film that serious film-appreciators would attend is pretty flippin' cool.

That's all I'm saying.

Oh, but also, I thought she was a natural in the flick! Anything Traci Lords ever did in the real world FELT like a porn chick trying to be a real actress -- exactly what you would expect. You see what I mean about how this is different? Sasha Grey's performance felt like a real actor performing!! This makes it all the more stunning. Though you could also I suppose argue that a talented filmmaker can bring a great performance out.

Man, I should be doing stuff today... Stupid forum taking my time away!

Capybara · 05-07-10, 01:31 PM

P.S. It got a 66 at Metacritic (score averaged from all media outlet reviews), which is actually pretty good. Anything over 60 there is good. The user score is low, so yes, apparently the average movie-goer didn't dig it. I tend to agree with the reviewers a good deal more than Joe Q Movie-goer though.

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Capybara · 05-07-10, 01:50 PM

Forgot to add one thing -- then I really have to do stuff today...

That Entourage role you posted earlier? -- Come on, Dude, even if you didn't buy the Soderbergh movie role as somehow crossing over big-time, a major role on a huge hit TV show? She definitely eclipses any crossover that's ever come before.

Peace.

keyboarding · 05-07-10, 02:22 PM

Originally posted by Capybara

Oh, but also, I thought she was a natural in the flick!

The porn actress appeared natural playing an escort? Are you being serious here?

Capybara · 05-07-10, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by keyboarding

The porn actress appeared natural playing an escort? Are you being serious here?

Yeah, yeah, I know the argument: not much of a stretch, yada yada yada... But if you watched the movie, it's not like it's just scenes of her lieing on a bed getting banged! Hello! There's barely any. Most of it is just like any other movie! -- living life, relating to people, fighting with boyfriend, running a business, pensive about her life, etc., etc.

It's the easiest thing for everyone here to knock everyone down. I'm trying to say this is a cool fukking story, a chick making a significant leap like this and doing it effectively. I'm trying to celebrate that. For those who want to knock people down, have fun doing that in another thread.

Capybara · 05-07-10, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by keyboarding

The porn actress appeared natural playing an escort? Are you being serious here?

P.S. If no one thought she could act, you think she would have landed a role on a respected show like Entourage? I'm guessing she is not an escort or porn star in that (though I don't know), so let's see how she does, I anticipate she does very well.

keyboarding · 05-07-10, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by Capybara

I'm trying to say this is a cool fukking story, a chick making a significant leap like this and doing it effectively.

Well, here is why people aren't positive. First, she isn't hot. Sure, she is hot to you, and her gag reflex is wonderful, but for most people, she is not hot. She needs a fukking haircut.

Second, she does way too much weird shit for people to find her porn hot. Way, way too much.

Third, the movie sucked and was practically straight to DVD, so that's not a huge accomplishment. The phrase "who did she fukk to get that role?" comes to mind, and the answer could realistically be "everyone".

Fourth, we haven't seen her in Entourage, but I'm guessing she has another whore-like role with little talking and a lot of skin.

Fifth, no one gives a shit about some whore's success. We're all trying to grind it here, so when you want people to be positive about some obscure porn slut, you're being naive and kind of retarded.

Tell us about your successes, so that at least then you're justified when you get upset with people talking shit about you. But defending some porn actress? Fukk man, get a grip.

Capybara · 05-07-10, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by keyboarding

Well, here is why people aren't positive. First, she isn't hot. Sure, she is hot to you, and her gag reflex is wonderful, but for most people, she is not hot. She needs a fukking haircut.

Second, she does way too much weird shit for people to find her porn hot. Way, way too much.

Third, the movie sucked and was practically straight to DVD, so that's not a huge accomplishment. The phrase "who did she fukk to get that role?" comes to mind, and the answer could realistically be "everyone".

Fourth, we haven't seen her in Entourage, but I'm guessing she has another whore-like role with little talking and a lot of skin.

Fifth, no one gives a shit about some whore's success. We're all trying to grind it here, so when you want people to be positive about some obscure porn slut, you're being naive and kind of retarded.

Tell us about your successes, so that at least then you're justified when you get upset with people talking shit about you. But defending some porn actress? Fukk man, get a grip.

Sorry, you're right. Feeling happy for people or celebrating accomplishments is a fukking disgusting thing. What a jerk I am. I'll stay away and you guys can go back to calling everyone worthless, ugly whores. Good times.

Later.

milwaukee mike · 05-07-10, 03:45 PM

i find this thread interesting - what's the % of non-amateur porn stars that are addicted to drugs 99%??

Boner_18 · 05-07-10, 03:54 PM

Don't really like her scenes. Dunno, just not to into them. Pretty cool that she crossed over like that though. True business woman (or good manager).

Capybara · 05-07-10, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by milwaukee mike

i find this thread interesting - what's the % of non-amateur porn stars that are addicted to drugs 99%??

Way less -- times are changing. These porn is no longer some dirty little secret, it's practically mainstream. Chicks that do it make a ton of money and can just do it for a little while and then get out. Or in other cases they can occasionally use the notoriety to move into other things, like Sasha!

(but that is way rare... most of them just do it for a couple of years, get paid, move on)... Sure, some are drug addicts, I just think it's a low number. No more than 25% in my opinion.

JohnGalt2341 · 05-07-10, 03:56 PM

Do you think jjgold could play a gambling addict in a movie?

Capybara · 05-07-10, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by JohnGalt2341

Do you think jjgold could play a gambling addict in a movie?

No, that's just it. People assume anyone can walk into a movie and just play themselves. Um, yeah, not that easy.

Kemalettin · 05-08-10, 06:27 PM

i love her

bettilimbroke999 · 05-08-10, 06:42 PM

According to wikipedia the film had a 1.3 mil budget which is prolly what Soderberg paid for his daughter's 16th birthday party, hard to call this a "big budget film" considering that Hot Rod, one of the worst films in the history of the world had a budget of 25 million

The film only grossed 680k or around half its nearly nonexistent budget so callin this a big-time film is a hell of a stretch, Soderberg no doubt went Tiger Woods on Sasha everyday after filming

Capybara · 05-08-10, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by bettilimbroke999

According to wikipedia the film had a 1.3 mil budget which is prolly what Soderberg paid for his daughter's 16th birthday party, hard to call this a "big budget film" considering that Hot Rod, one of the worst films in the history of the world had a budget of 25 million

The film only grossed 680k or around half its nearly nonexistent budget so callin this a big-time film is a hell of a stretch, Soderberg no doubt went Tiger Woods on Sasha everyday after filming

What does budget have to do with film quality? Zero. My favorite movie last year was Paranormal Activity. They made that for 11,000 DOLLARS.

It's fun to think that Soderbergh must have been laying it to Sasha, but no, I'm afraid life is not a porno film -- He discovered her by reading an article about her in Los Angeles magazine and was blown away by the way she described her attitude towards porn and what it represented to her. She's very much in charge of everything and does porn because she digs it. She was also very articulate and talked about things that most porn stars don't know a thing about, like filmmakers. This all resonated with him, so he chose her. The guy is a total pro, this was not some back-alley deal that included fukking the director.