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1/26/09
Links to purchase products have been updated in the merchandise area along with individual pages within the Albums catagory.


1/7/10
Happy New Year from Rudyraymoore.com! We hope that 2010 brings you more Rudy Ray Moore than ever before! To start off the new year, you can watch Moore in THE MONKEY HUSTLE right here!

 


11/1/09
RUDY RAY MOORE TRIBUTE at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA. on 11/12/09

Thursday, November 12 – 7:30 PM
Larry Karaszewski Presents: A Salute to Rudy Ray Moore - Double Feature: DOLEMITE ,
1975, Xenon, 90 min. Super soul brother, Dolemite (Rudy Ray Moore), aided by his squad of kung fu hookers, goes up against evil bad-ass Willie Green (D'Urville Martin, who also directed) in this low-budget classic. Peppered with Rudy's famous toasts, martial arts skills and just plain crazy plot twists, DOLEMITE must be seen to be believed. Trailer

PETEY WHEATSTRAW: THE DEVIL'S SON-IN-LAW, 1977, Xenon, 94 min. Dir. Cliff Roquemore. Star Rudy Ray Moore plays the title role in this blaxploitation classic. When Petey Wheatstraw dies, the devil offers him a chance to return to earth. The catch: Petey must marry the devil's daughter, the ugliest woman in the world. Costarring Wildman Steve.

Q&A between films with members of the cast/crew of DOLEMITE and the new film BLACK DYNAMITE - plus filmmaker Reginald Hudlin. Jerry Jones - "Dolemite" screenwriter and co-star, Nicholas Josef von Sternberg - "Dolemite" & "Petey Wheatstraw" cinematographer, Reginald Hudlin - writer director, producer - "House Party", "Bebe's Kids", "Boomerang", "The Ladies Man" and Scott Sanders - director/ writer of "Black Dynamite," Michael Jai White - star, writer of "Black Dynamite," Byron Minns - co-star, writer of "Black Dynamite." Clip

Visit the EGYPTIAN THEATRE website.


10/19/09
It's been 1 year since the passing of Rudy Ray Moore, yet his influence and legacy continues to thrive. There are some major things in the works that we hope to be able announce soon.

Be sure and check out the new film BLACK DYNAMITE which is playing in select cities across the US. The film is highly influenced by the works of Rudy Ray Moore and it's nice to see people acknowledge it.

 


8/6/09
Coming Sept 15, 2009 from Warrior Records! A new anthology CD covering 5 decades of Rudy Ray Moore's career from comedy to vocal performances! 50 YEARS OF CUSSING

"In 1959, comedian Rudy Ray Moore released his first album, "Below The Belt." Fifty years and over 30 albums later, Warrior Records celebrates his extensive comedic career with this retrospective GREATEST HITS package which contains a classic performance from each of Rudy's albums, over 30 tracks, including:

The Streaker, Hurts Me To My Heart, Flys Of The Watermelon, Dolemite, The Beatnick And The Mechanic, Sweet Peter Jeter, Driveway Blues, So Glad I Could Come, My Dumb Brother (Live), Hercules, Merry Chirstmas Baby, Kruschev-The Fashion Show, Sensuous Black Woman, Sensuous Black Man, The Great Pretender, Ripe Old Age (A Comedian Is Born), Blackorcist, Campaign Speech, Hot Nuts, Romeo And Juliet, Signifying Monkey, Rappin' Rudy, For Women (Close Encounters Of The Sex Kind), The Player, Only Here For A Little While

PLUS introductions by comedian Rodney Perry, Snoop Dogg, unreleased bonus tracks and more!!!

This is available for pre-order now through our merchandise section!


Be sure and check out the DOLEMITE RECORDS page on YOU TUBE with lots of great video material by and about Rudy Ray Moore. Check it out here!


Currently in production is a new "Best of Rudy Ray Moore" DVD featuring rare and unseen performances along with other footage of "the King" doing his thing. More details will be posted soon.


We are also excited to announce the release of the full soundtrack to Moore's DOLEMITE follow-up THE HUMAN TORNADO available for the FIRST TIME EVER in any format! This will be available August 18th, 2009 through Traffic Entertainment.

This is available for pre-order now through our merchandise section!

Featuring a total of 39 tracks, including full length takes, 45 versions and alternate takes from the film. This will prove to be a must have item for fans of the film and an amazing addition to anyones Rudy Ray Moore collection.


7/13/09
Check out this hilarious review of DOLEMITE on Funtimeinternet.com. Although they dislike the movie for many of the reasons we all love it, I think fans will get a solid laugh out of their article.

In other related news, Sonya Bernard-Hollins, has released the 5th Anniversary edition of her book, HERE I STAND, which covers many entertainment legends who got their start in Battle Creek, Michigan and there's a chapter on Rudy's long time friend, Jimmy Lynch. Order the book here!


5/24/09
Friday July 24 and Saturday July 25: Dolemite (1975) / Black Devil Doll (2008)

Double Feature! Black Devil Doll filmmakers Jon & Shawn Lewis at both screenings!

Both nights show begins at 10pm w/ Dolemite! $9.00 in advance/$10.00 at the door.

The Oaks Theatre
310 Allegheny River Blvd.
Oakmont, PA, 15139
(412) 828-6311

http://www.theoakstheater.com/
http://www.myspace.com/the_oaks_theater
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oakmont-PA/The-Oaks-Theater/33345667517


for more BDD info and dates check their website: www.blackdevildoll.com

Black Devil Doll Synopsis:

A young, moist, buxom teen vixen finds herself hurled into an odyssey of forbidden sex and unspeakable violence after an innocent evening dabbling in the occult. What started as a simple child's game has now become a fight for her life! What is this evil that she has summoned from beyond? And why does it have a fro? What kind of horrific acts will she be subjected to? And what price will her super-hot, half-nude friends have to pay? But more importantly, how much Caucasian blood will have to be shed to stop....the BLACK DEVIL DOLL?!!

It's Chucky meets Dolemite in this sure-to-offend horror film directed by up-and-coming genre director Jonathan Lewis. Not intended for children. No one under 17 will be admitted!


2/4/09
A large amount of updates were done on the site today. The merchandise section has been massively updated and overhauled so take a look at all the RUDY RAY MOORE recordings that are now available along with his films, etc.. Various links throughout the site and the biography have been updated as well. The discography entry for Moore's early comedy album "A Comedian is Born" has been updated along with a new addition with his as yet unreleased singing album, "Let Me Sing To You".

THE BOOK: Work continues on a daily basis for my upcoming look at the life and career of RUDY RAY MOORE. Although seemingly quiet in that area, things are progressing nicely and at a much more rapid pace than in the past. It's been just over 10 years since I started working on this book project but I hope to have a completed manuscript by the end of this year. News will be posted as necessary.


11/23/08
Tribute to Rudy Ray Moore in Los Angeles on December 2nd

On Tuesday, December 2nd, the Grindhouse Film Festival in association with Xenon Pictures will present a tribute to the late, great Rudy Ray Moore at LA's New Beverly Cinema. This special event will start with a screening of Moore's iconic film DOLEMITE, followed by the hit sequel THE HUMAN TORNADO. Both films will be projected from original 35mm prints and the evening will also include a reel of rare film trailers and a video tribute to Rudy Ray Moore. As an added bonus, there will be a Q&A between the films with original cast and crew members. Scheduled guests include actors Ernie Hudson and John Kerry, directors Jamaa Fanaka and Ron Hall, cinematographer Nicholas Josef von Sternberg, and producer Foster Corder. Additional guests to be announced. The event starts at 7:30pm, and admission for the two features plus a reel of rare exploitation trailers, a video tribute and our world-famous free raffle is still only $8.00.

For additional information and schedules for upcoming events, visit our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/grindhouse.

ABOUT THE GRINDHOUSE FILM FESTIVAL
The Grindhouse Film Festival events feature the screening of rare 35mm prints of cult and exploitation films from the 1960’s through the 1980’s, many of which have not been publicly shown since the drive-ins and inner city grindhouse theaters faded away twenty years ago. For the low price of only $8.00, attendees get two feature films, a reel of rare exploitation trailers, a free raffle, and very often appearances by the directors, cast and crew of the films being shown. The event has been held monthly at Los Angeles' New Beverly Cinema since 2002 and is now expanding to other cities for occasional special screenings.

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Tuesday • December 2nd, 2008 The Grindhouse Film Festival with Xenon Pictures and Grindhouse Releasing present a Tribute to Rudy Ray Moore NEW BEVERLY CINEMA 7165 Beverly Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 938-4038 Admission: $8.00 Special Guests: Ernie Hudson, Nicholas Josef von Sternberg, Jamaa Fanaka, John Kerry, Foster Corder and Ron Hall

7:30pm DOLEMITE (1975) Directed by D'Urville Martin Starring Rudy Ray Moore, D'Urville Martin, Jerry Jones, Lady Reed and John Kerry

10:00pm THE HUMAN TORNADO (1976) Directed by Cliff Roquemore Starring Rudy Ray Moore, Lady Reed, Jimmy Lynch, Howard Jackson, Ernie Hudson, J.B. Baron, Gloria Delaney, Jerry Jones, Jack Kelly and Jimmy Lynch


10/20/08
Rudy Ray Moore. My idol and my friend, may you rest in peace.

(Photo: Rudy on my couch, "looking shocked" reading my old magazine, Shocking Images, 1996.)

(Update: funeral arrangements are

thursday 10/23
Stewart and Calhoun funeral home
529 W. Thornton Street, Akron, Ohio 44307
visitation from 7-8 pm, funeral from 8-9

monday 10/27
Heritage funeral home
508 N Government Way
Spokane, WA 99224
visitation from 4-5 pm, funeral from 5-6

Flowers and condolences can be sent to the family at either address)

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of a true entertainment legend and friend, Rudy Ray Moore, on Sunday, October 19, 2008 due to complications from diabetes. Moore has been a major inspiration and role model in my personal life and the only person that I can honestly describe as an ‘idol’. My first contact with Moore came about circa 1992 for an interview in my then magazine, Shocking Images. The two of us remained in steady contact ever since, with a relationship that evolved into the creation of the only website approved of and supported by Moore himself (www.rudyraymoore.com), to my acting as a booking agent for several projects and events, creation of merchandise and much more. This constant contact evolved quickly into a friendship that I will cherish forever and one that showed me who Moore was outside of his career. While he was always more that willing to boast about his career and future projects, he was very guarded about his past and private life. Over the years, I was able to learn a tremendous amount about his life and career via frequent conversations in regards to his biography that I have been working on for several years. There were days when Moore was ecstatic about the project and would be incredibly willing to help and others where he showed no interest in it whatsoever. Moore’s career is full of many ups and downs and his moods were sometimes no different. Our frequent contact allowed him to open up on many occasions about his frustrations and bitterness over the success that he (and often I) felt had passed him up. Yet, he was always incredibly excited about whatever current and future project he had brewing. Although a great deal of these proposed ideas and projects never materialized, when Moore was in fact working on something, he was overflowing with excitement and hope that this would be the one that would finally deliver the success he desired so much.

I always thought that “Thank You For Letting Me Be Myself” would be a perfect, yet ironic title for my biography on Moore. Moore would usually close his comedy performances with this line, yet in reality, his beloved ribald and vulgar persona, was just that, a persona. The Rudy Ray Moore that I knew outside of “Dolemite” was always kind, caring, helping and respectable. Moore also cared deeply for his fans and would always make himself available to sign autographs and take pictures. There were so many convention appearances he made where I would continually suggest he charge $20-$25 for a signed photo and why not? Those events are often filled with “celebrities” whose career was over before it even started, yet they charge their fans an arm and a leg for memorabilia. In my eyes, Moore was one of the few people that could rightfully charge that amount. Yet he always refused and would often include a frame along with his 8x10’s for less than half of what others were charging. Moore had an unshakable integrity.

Geographic reasons made personal meetings between us a rarity but the times we did spend together are moments I will cherish forever. The last time I saw him unfortunately was just over 4 years ago, having lunch with him while on my honeymoon. He even asked me, “Do you really wanna do this?” on my wedding day. I should have taken Dolemite’s not so subtle hint as it would have saved me the hassle of my divorce!

There are a million memories of him over the years:

-discussing our mutual admiration of Bela Lugosi

-his playful disdain for my yearly birthday wishes

-the occasional phone call at the most ungodly late / early hours with Rudy jokingly trying to disguise his voice followed by his audible disappointment when I wasn’t fooled

-my joy of being the butt of his jokes at live performances

-the time I told him an original joke and made him break out in laughter

-when he entered my then apartment over a decade ago, saw my cat, immediately said “here kitty kitty” in his boisterous voice which caused the cat to run in fear

my greatest memory is the time he pointed me out during one of his performances, acknowledged me as an associate and close friend and allowed a scrawny, tattooed white boy a chance to instantly seem super cool to all the “brothers” in attendance who were previously giving me looks like I didn’t belong anywhere in the audience

I could go on and on. Moore was such a character who had a one of a kind way about him. It’s now more important than ever to me that I get my book project completed and published as my way of honoring who he was, his amazing career and hopefully do what I feel is my obligation to him to help keep his name alive and give him the credit that he has deserved and desired for over six decades.

My interest in Moore and his career along with my friendship with him has had a tremendous impact on my life. Thank you so much Rudy for everything and you can be sure that your fans will continue to honor your name and your work for generations to come. You are already missed.

Here’s more info on Rudy’s passing I received from another of his associates:

“Legendary actor, filmmaker, comedian, singer, Godfather of Rap and King of the Party Records, Rudolph Frank Moore better known as Rudy Ray Moore or Dolemite has left this earthly plane.

A 60 + year veteran of the stage, the first x rated comedian, one of the first African American filmmakers and the third most sampled man in the world, his self made comedy records and films have inspired and influenced generations from a thousand walks of life and a hundred nations.

He had recently finished work on "The Dolemite Explosion" with longtime friend and costar Jimmy Lynch (his first self made film in 30 years), an album of soul ballads called "Let Me Sing To You Before I Drift Away" with his daughter Rusty, and had been Highlighted by Hadji in an episode of "Somebodies" and was looking forward to a resurgence and a country album.

After a long battle with diabetes and obscurity, he passed peacefully on Sunday at the age of 81.

He was a good God fearing man who loved his friends and family.”

More info can be found here.


8/29/07

 
It is finally coming. Watch the trailer for THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION above. More news soon!

 

4/7/07
The Dolemite Explosion will be having its world premiere (with Rudy Ray Moore in attendance) in Seattle on Friday, April 27th at 9:00 in the Royal Esquire Club as part of the Langston Hughes African American Film Festival. Click here for more info!

Here's a fight scene clip from Youtube.


3/1/07


12/20/06
In regards to the recent Michael Richards' racial slur tyraid, Moore has this to say:

"I would like to send a message to everyone regarding the N word I can remember when I myself, Rudy Ray Moore, used to use that word. In the days it was quite popular, we used it towards each other all the time. As time passed though, I felt it to be more and more of an embarrasment. I stopped using it, I was one of the fore runners, and my act never suffered one bit. I convinced the late great Richard Pryor to abandon it's use and came behind him and applauded him publicly when he did. Paul Mooney has recently announced that he will no longer use it either. I commend him for it and wish to call on everyone else to follow.

With Love,
Rudy Ray Moore aka Dolemite"

10/7/06
Check out my review for the new CD THE BEST OF RUDY RAY MOORE & FRIENDS.

10/4/06
Rudy Ray Moore interview posted at Allhiphop.com

10/1/06
We were experiencing site issues but we are back up and updated. Check out the list of Moore's upcoming appearances and if they are in your area, be sure not to miss them. Also, when I spoke with him yesterday he was in high spirits and feeling much better. After his recent stay in the hospital, Moore is rebuilding his strength and literally getting back on his feet. Moore stated that THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION has finally been completed, once we have release details it will be posted here. Please do not contact us asking for further information since I have none... your email will not be answered.

Moore recently made a great guest appearance on the animated Canadian show, SONS OF BUTCHER as a fortune teller in the episode 'Readin' the bowl'. Since it only airs in Canada, I had yet to see a full episode but found the shows mixture of cheesy metal, toilet humor (literally in this specific episode), idiocy and animation techniques to be pretty funny. Moore will also appear again in a future episode this season and we will post when that info is available. For more information on the show check out their website and here's some images of Rudy from the episode:

Moore also made a recent appearance in the independent film, A STUPID MOVIE FOR JERKS which is being completed now. Check the link for more information. Here's two photos of Rudy in the film:

Poster promoting Rudy's appearance in the film.

Jason Sheinkopf, Moore and Mike Sarti on the set.

7/5/06
Check out these interview clips of Moore from 1996!

Read another press release regarding Moore's recent hospitalization.

7/3/06
As you may have heard Rudy Ray Moore was hospitalized recently. Not the type to stay down, he is doing well and wishes to invite everyone to a screening of Petey Wheatstraw at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles on July 15th where he will be meeting and greeting his fans.

Here's another article on the DOLEMITE soundtrack release!

6/29/06
Check out this great article on the Dolemite soundtrack reissue from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

6/27/06
OFFICIAL DOLEMITE SOUNDTRACK REISSUE AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW! Available 6/27/06! Exclusive bonus tracks from the HUMAN TORNADO! RARE radio ads for the films and extensive liner notes with never before seen behind the scenes photos!!! AVAILABLE NOW! Check the merchandise section to order.

Read the LA Times article on the soundtrack's release here.

 

 

 


6/20/06
Some of you may have heard that Rudy Ray Moore was hospitalized recently. Moore was in fact very ill, but is now much better and heading home to get some rest. His spirits are high and he is excited about getting back on stage. More news soon.

6/3/06

PETEY WHEATSTRAW: THE DEVIL'S SON IN LAW screening in Los Angeles, July 15, 2006 at the Steve Allen Theater. Rudy Ray Moore will be appearing for a Q&A session after the film. Don't miss it!

5/10/06
New appearance information!

4/23/06
DOLEMITE SOUNDTRACK OFFICIAL CD REISSUE COMING 6/27/06!!
Relapse Records is proud to present the complete soundtrack to the legendary ‘blaxploitation’ film classic DOLEMITE. In the mid 1970’s, the world’s first and greatest X-rated comedian, Rudy Ray Moore, took his popular character “Dolemite” from vinyl to film and created a massive smash hit. Having now sold millions of copies on home video, Rudy Ray Moore and “Dolemite” have achieved legendary status and are an admitted influence on popular artists including Eddie Murphy, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, The Beastie Boys, Robert Townsend, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and hundreds more. Moore’s fan base continues to grow, spanning all genders, races and ages.

While original vinyl pressings fetch high prices in collector’s circles, fans can now experience for the first time ever on CD, the wild and funky sounds of the film, which also features the recording debut of multi Grammy Award winning artist, James Ingram (“Just Once”, “Yah Mo Be There”, etc.). Also included are rare and exclusive bonus tracks including songs from the film’s sequel, THE HUMAN TORNADO and an extensive 28 page booklet with never before seen ‘behind the scenes’ photos and extensive liner notes on the film and Moore’s career written by biographer, Mark Jason Murray. A gatefold vinyl version limited to 1,000 copies will also be released.

You will not want to miss this amazing release! A must for Dolemite and 'blaxploitation' soundtrack fans!


4/12/06
It's been a bit since we did an update but that doesn't mean things aren't happening. We will be posting information shortly on an exciting CD reissue coming in June.

The latest issue of CARBON 14 has a good interview with Moore, except it features a large amount of errors in it's transcription. "Dawson's of Hollywood" should be Dolphin's of Hollywood, "the Baharras" should be the Bihari's. "Ted Vincent" should be "Ted Brinson", Dolemite is spelled "Dolomite" and "Dolemite" within the same sentence, etc.

The long running Fox Network show "MadTV" loved Dolemite and produced a couple hilarious parodies. Watch this good shit!

 


10/22/05
Rudy's new vocal CD "Let Me Sing To You" is complete and will be available soon. Over ten tracks of Moore's carmel coated voice belting out soulful hip-hop style tunes including several classics:

Drift Away (Dobie Grey classic)
For Your Precious Love (Otis Redding classic)
Breakin' up Somebody's Home (Patty Griffin)
Bring it on Home To Me (Sam Cooke classic)
Zebalou
The Ghetto (Elvis Presley classic)
Cocaine Turn your back on Crack
My Day Has Arrived (based on his classic routine)
Signifying Monkey (one of the all-time greatest "toasts")
Drift Away (sax instrumental)
Love is Strange (featuring "Rusty") (Mikey and Sylvia)
Dolemite Explosion (also the theme for the new film)

Moore makes a cameo in the film VAMPIRE ASSASSIN as well as a micro-cameo in the fan film DRUNKEN DEAD GUY. Check them out. In other film releated news, Moore has agreed to shoot a cameo appearance sometime in early 2006 for the film FAT CATS. The movie looks cool as hell, so check out the site. The film will also be absolutely loaded with other cool celebrity cameos. More news on this one next year.


8/7/05
Being There Magazine features an article on Moore in it's latest issue. Click here.


7/17/05
Rudy states he still is working to get one more scene edited into his new film THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION, which should finally be completed soon. Of course, we will have full details on the films completion and screenings once completed.

Moore's new CD, "Let Me Sing To You" is being mastered and prepared for release. Once available you can purchase copies direct from the website.


1/7/05
Happy New Year!
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to what this new year has in store!

Coming January 11th is the DVD release of LIL' PIMP, the animated story of a 9 year old boy who becomes a pimp! Voices for the project are provided by Bernie Mac, William Shatner, Lil' Kim, Ludacris, and Rudy Ray Moore in the role of Mr. Slippers. Click here for a clip featuring Moore's character. Order it in our merchandise section!

Moore also has a cameo appearance in IT CAME FROM TRAFALGAR that is scheduled to be completed by mid-year. Click here for pictures from the film which features several cult figures among it's cast.

11/30/04
Rudy Ray Moore just told me he will be appearing at the PLAYERS BALL in Chicago on December 3 & 4. Then he is off to the Players Ball in Birmingham, Alabama on December 10th. He will stop off in Cleveland to try and complete the mixing of his upcoming CD 'Let me Sing to You' to be released early 2005 and end the month with a New Year's Eve bash in Houston, TX. Hopefully we can get full details up here.

THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION has been completed and Rudy is now happy with the results. Watch for release news on this at the beginning of next year. Moore also has plans for a new stand up video release utilizing footage from his August appearances at the COMEDY CARAVAN. More news on that will become available when we have it.

Moore has a cameo in the film WATERMELON HEIST from Maverick Home Video, which will be available on 12/7. Check our merchandise section for ordering links.

Moore's appearance at Chiller Theatre was a success. Jimmy Lynch joined him there and their shows together in Texas the following week went great as well.

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (Nov. 5, 2004, #791, page 63) featured a sidebar asking film critic, Dalton Ross, what films he would like to provide a DVD commentary track for. Ross replied, “Give me one of cinema’s more curious entries, like the bizarre blaxploitation sequel, THE HUMAN TORNADO which features some of the oddest kung fu sequences ever put on film. I’m not sure I could explain the random use of instant replay, or why, in the middle of a sex scene, star Rudy Ray Moore is suddenly shown eating ribs - but man, would I love to try.” Let’s hope he never gets the chance since he is obviously not smart enough to understand the off-the-wall humor of the “instant replay” scene or the “eating out” metaphor in the sex scene. Regardless of his lack of understanding of the film, this was a great little bit of major exposure for the films of Moore to an audience not likely to be familiar with them.

9/21/04
Click here for more info on the career of "Wildman" Steve Gallon.

9/4/04
I recently was informed of the unfortunate passing of Rudy Ray Moore's friend and fellow comedian, "Wildman" Steve Gallon. Gallon was a emcee, stand-up comic, and disc jockey. Having released several comedy albums of his own, Wildman later appeared in Moore's film, PETEY WHEATSTRAW and also made two films of his own, SUPER SOUL BROTHER and GUY FROM HARLEM. He often appeared live along with Moore and LaWanda Page in the "Watch It Sucka" comedy revue. Gallon's material was featured (along with Moore's) on the video, DEF COMEDY JAM: 2 RAW 4 TV. I had the great pleasure of speaking with Wildman Steve in June of 2001 about his comedy career and involvement in Moore's film. I would like to give my best to the friends and family of the "wi-hi-hi-hi-hildman"!

8/31/04
In other news: GODS IN POLYESTER: or, a survivors' account of 70's cinema obscura by Suzanne Donahue & Mikael Sovijarvi. Succubus Press, 456 pages.

GODS IN POLYESTER is an essential read for anyone interested in 70's exploitation films. This massive undertaking transcribes various accounts from 40 actors and directors on everything from horror, action, blaxploitation and even Spaghetti Westerns. And while it could have come off as a multitude of long, boring individual interviews, the book's authors opted for a more personal and highly enjoyable format. An introduction to each year of the 70's sums up world events to give a nice idea of what the social climate of the times were. What follows are each individual's personal thoughts and recollections pertaining to the film they worked on during that year. The simplistic layout makes this both a casual and highly entertaining read as hundreds of movies and individuals are discussed. But as a whole, this book is a testament to low-budget filmmaking and those individuals who lived the trials and tribulations of the genre first hand. Also included are biographies / filmographies of all those included, indexes by name or film, a small dvd guide, an interesting "family tree, websites and more. This thing is huge and would make a great coffee table book. Printed on slick paper and loaded with b&w photos, it weighs in at over 5 pounds! Anyone with even a remote interested in 70's films should pick this up! You can order it from our partners at FAB PRESS. The book is also available through HEADPRESS, AMERICAN BOOK CENTER, CHAINSAW VIDEO, and FORBIDDEN PLANET.

8/22/04
Moore's appearances on August 6 & 7, at the COMEDY CARAVAN in Kentucky were a huge success. All of his shows were sold out and Moore had a great time stating this was one of the best receptions / appearances he has had in some time. The shows were recorded for a possible live CD release if Moore is satisfied with the recording.

His in-store appearance at WILD & WOOLY VIDEO went great as well. Moore was happy to see people lined up to see him even before he got to the store. Photos from the event are available here.

Prior to those appearances, Moore was in Indiana to shoot a few scenes for the upcoming Sci-fi B-movie, IT CAME FROM TRAFALGAR. Moore plays a bounty hunter named 'Dangerous Dan'. We hope to have pictures from the shoot available soon.

Moore is still working to get the final edit done on his new film, THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION. Once a premier date is finalized, we will let you know.

Currently, Moore is mixing his new singing album, LET ME SING TO YOU, to be released at the end of the year.

7/25/04
Please be sure and join the emailing list to be kept up to date on news regarding this site and Rudy Ray Moore. And please be sure and tell your friends.

Moore recently changed the ending of RETURN OF DOLEMITE and has since retitled the film THE DOLEMITE EXPLOSION. Stating his dissatisfaction with the original ending he got the cast back together for a reshoot stating that the approx. 7 min. new ending sequence is nothing but solid action. His plans are for a limited theatrical release during the end of the year and the eventual availability on home video.

2/8/04
The current issue (#230) of horror magazine, FANGORIA has a two page spread covering Moore's film, PETEY WHEATSTRAW.

Moore recently made a cameo appearance in a new video by Cobra Verde. Click here to check out their site to watch the video and for more info.

Several years back around the mid-90's Moore was involved with a cd-rom video game project entitled DUELIN' FIREMEN. Finally, it seems that something is starting to materialize with that and you can take a look at the website www.duelinfiremen.com and check out a video clip from the project featuring Moore.

Contrary to various reports, there will NOT be a remake of DOLEMITE. That comes right from Rudy's mouth.

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