From the apparent death of the romantic sitcom to the resurgence of superhero shows, there have been a lot of developments in television over the year. But if there is one trend that has defined 2014 in television, it has been the migration of directors to the small screen for season-long projects. While not an …
It’s no surprise that rather than for a most established performer and actress like Scarlett Johannson or Christina Hendricks, director Steven Soderbergh would seek out Sasha Grey for his principal role in “The Girlfriend Experience.” Sasha Grey has spent years making millions off of building the fantasies of her male (and female) audience with dozens of notable porn movies. As Chelsea, she’s called upon to create the fantasies of many lonely and lovelorn men with everything but a companion. Rather than fill the screen with graphic sex, Soderbergh instead zeroes in on Grey’s more downbeat aspects like her smoky eyes, pouty lips, and cherubic features.
Cherry Directed by Stephen Elliott Written by Stephen Elliott and Lorelei Lee USA, 2012 For adult entertainers working in the San Fernando Valley, a transition into the business of tinsel town has proven to be fruitless. For an industry that doesn’t require much acting, and even less writing, porn stars, like Sasha Grey in The …