Photos: Hollywood takes on porn

One would think a movie about the adult film industry would have folks flocking to the theater. But the recent release of "Lovelace," <a href='http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/08/11/box-office-report-elysium-were-the-millers?cnn=yes' >which reportedly underperformed on its opening weekend</a>, says otherwise. See some of Hollywood's other hits and misses with porn. One would think a movie about the adult film industry would have folks flocking to the theater. But the recent release of "Lovelace," which reportedly underperformed on its opening weekend, says otherwise. See some of Hollywood's other hits and misses with porn.
Nicolas Cage stars as a private investigator who has to delve into the world of porn to solve a case in "8mm.'" The 1999 film co-stars Joaquin Phoenix.Nicolas Cage stars as a private investigator who has to delve into the world of porn to solve a case in "8mm.'" The 1999 film co-stars Joaquin Phoenix.
Before she was the subject of a biopic, Linda Lovelace appeared in the classic 1972 porn film "Deep Throat" which broke box office records. A 2005 documentary about the groundbreaking film fared well with critics and audiences.Before she was the subject of a biopic, Linda Lovelace appeared in the classic 1972 porn film "Deep Throat" which broke box office records. A 2005 documentary about the groundbreaking film fared well with critics and audiences.
Ron Jeremy may be one of the <a href='http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/01/showbiz/gallery/ron-jeremy-pop-culture'>most famous porn stars</a> ever. He was featured in the 2001 documentary "Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy."Ron Jeremy may be one of the most famous porn stars ever. He was featured in the 2001 documentary "Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy."
Woody Harrelson and Courtney Love star in the 1996 film "The People vs. Larry Flynt" about the founder of Hustler magazine.Woody Harrelson and Courtney Love star in the 1996 film "The People vs. Larry Flynt" about the founder of Hustler magazine.
In "Boogie Nights," Mark Wahlberg portrays porn actor Dirk Diggler. The 1997 movie also starred Burt Reynolds, Heather Graham, Don Cheadle and Julianne Moore.In "Boogie Nights," Mark Wahlberg portrays porn actor Dirk Diggler. The 1997 movie also starred Burt Reynolds, Heather Graham, Don Cheadle and Julianne Moore.
You are forgiven if you don't even remember "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star," released in 2011. The movie portrays a guy who discovers his reserved parents were former porn stars and tries to carry on the family business. It was widely panned and nominated for six Razzies. Star Nick Swardson co-wrote it with Adam Sandler and Allen Covert.You are forgiven if you don't even remember "Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star," released in 2011. The movie portrays a guy who discovers his reserved parents were former porn stars and tries to carry on the family business. It was widely panned and nominated for six Razzies. Star Nick Swardson co-wrote it with Adam Sandler and Allen Covert.
Elisha Cuthbert makes a guy's dreams come true as a former porn star turned neighbor in 2004's "The Girl Next Door."Elisha Cuthbert makes a guy's dreams come true as a former porn star turned neighbor in 2004's "The Girl Next Door."
Luke Wilson and Giovanni Ribisi star in "Middle Men," a 2009 movie about the rise of porn on the Internet.Luke Wilson and Giovanni Ribisi star in "Middle Men," a 2009 movie about the rise of porn on the Internet.
In the 2000 movie, "Rated X," Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen play real life brothers Jim and Artie Mitchell who made the profitable porn film "Behind the Green Door."In the 2000 movie, "Rated X," Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen play real life brothers Jim and Artie Mitchell who made the profitable porn film "Behind the Green Door."
The title of the 2008 film "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" sort of says it all. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks star as a pair of roomies who decide to make a porn film to pay their bills.The title of the 2008 film "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" sort of says it all. Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks star as a pair of roomies who decide to make a porn film to pay their bills.
Val Kilmer plays porn star John Holmes in the 2003 movie "Wonderland," based on the case of the <a href='http://www.salon.com/2000/06/09/wonderland/' >Wonderland murders</a> that occurred in 1981. Val Kilmer plays porn star John Holmes in the 2003 movie "Wonderland," based on the case of the Wonderland murders that occurred in 1981.
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