Will Sloan returns to the pod to discuss his new monograph Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA, which provides fresh insight on the legendary “bad” director by considering his entire body of work.
For this episode we focus on the final frontier for Ed Wood fans, the pornographic films and books he produced in the twilight of his life.
We discuss in detail 4 of his XXX features: Take It Out in Trade (1970), Necromania: A Tale of Weird Love! and The Only House in Town (both 1971) and his final film, The Young Marrieds(1972). These films (most shot in vivid colour) reveal a dark truth about the Hollywood dream factory, reflecting both the desperation of Wood’s final years and his absolute commitment to his artistic vision no matter the circumstances.
Plus: RIP Diane Keaton.
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Will’s new book Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA (OR Books) is now available through the publisher or in fine bookstores.
AGFA trailer for the restored Take It Out in Trade (Ed Wood, 1970)