October
27 "Deep Throat" director Gerard Damiano dies, 80

Gerard Damiano, best known as the writer and director of "Deep Throat," died over the weekend in Fort Myers, Fla. from complications following a stroke. Film critic Richard Corliss writes an obituary: "Every once in a while, an artist gets an inspiration that changes pop culture... ["Deep Throat"] was the 'Citizen Kane' of porn." Damiano went on to direct "The Devil in Miss Jones," in which "the hardcore porno feature approaches an art form, one that critics may have a tough time ignoring in the future," according to its 1973 review in Daily Variety. Harry Reems, star of both films, told Damiano, "Gerry, ["Devil in Miss Jones'] is a steal. This is 'No Exit' in its thinnest disguise." Damiano replied, "Well, what do you expect? I wrote it in a weekend." [Time]

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