Michael_Elliott Some Nudity Required (1998) *** (out of 4) Odette Springer was the mind behind this documentary that takes a look at "B" movies and the certain requirements that are expected out of women. Springer got her start working for Roger Corman but she soon realized that those type of "B" movies required the women to appear naked. The documentary features interviews with the likes of Julie Strain, Jim Wynorski, Roger Corman, Fred Olen Ray, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Andy and Arlene Sidaris and Brinke Stevens.SOME NUDITY REQUIRED is a pretty strong documentary that questions some of the things that are required out of women. There's no question that the movie wants to attack the fact that women are expecting to look a certain way and the documentary wants the viewer to question why they watch these types of movies. At the same time, you've got directors like Wynorski on hand here offering up rather truthful comments including him saying that the majority of the people renting these movies aren't housewives but instead men who want to see beautiful women naked.The documentary tackles various subjects and it remains extremely entertaining throughout. Obviously, the film puts down the fact that nudity is required yet there's plenty of nudity throughout the running time including getting some behind-the-scenes footage. If you're a fan of these types of "B" movies then this documentary really does a great job at taking you into the pre-production of these films and what decisions are made before the cameras started rolling.

Scarecrow-88 Thought provoking documentary by Odette Springer (who wrote and produced music scores for Roger Corman B-movies) condemning Hollywood producers who exploit and objectify women in erotic thrillers, slasher movies, and action movies. The most important subject of the film, besides director Jim Wynorski (who appears to be an incredibly difficult person to get along with, verbally abusive to his cast and crew, unapologetic about his use of women in movies where the demands for "popping your top" is essential to the demographic he's aiming for) is softcore actress Maria Ford who is sounds off on how actresses like her, if they are to continue working in the business (hoping to advance to better projects in the future), are thrust into a difficult position where nudity is demanded or else a stigmatism against (as being difficult) them could result. Springer has plenty of subjects besides these two, such as directors, actors, and others under the employ of Corman (including "B-movie queens" like Julie Strain and Brittany Stevens) to question and gather insight into the frustrating treatment of women in Hollywood, as well as, the use of female characters in B-movies. Springer, tellingly and openly, in brutally honest fashion, admits to being both repulsed and drawn to movies where she must score scenes involving rough situations for women (Lisa Boyle is on all fours having to lick the boot of a dominatrix while crawling around in lingerie as men ogle her; Ford is being strangled by a scarf while having sex with William Katt in "Naked Obsession"), while also presenting us with disturbing Super 8 recordings from her own uncle and aunt featuring Odette as a little girl posing for them nude. She draws parallels between her sexual abuse as a child at the hands of her monstrous aunt and uncle to how she reacts to treatment of women characters on film. The film, in essence, presents directors like Olen Ray (far more soft-spoken and less abrasive than Wynorski) and Wynorski as just two of many who use women in degrading fashion for profit, while others (such as Golden, who directed a few Maria Ford films, and Catherine Cyran who shamefully/painfully addresses accepting the Slumber Party Massacre III gig because Corman offered it to her because it allowed her to direct) talk about coming to Hollywood with the hopes of making quality films and instead find themselves directing trash. Springer puts herself under the microscope as the interview subjects in her documentary contribute to Odette consciously critiquing her own "deficiencies", acknowledging how she remains in the studio, her music layering movies she despises, admitting her attraction to them.

jfgibson73 Odette Springer worked for Roger Corman, the legendary b-movie producer, during the mid-nineties. Mostly, she composed soundtracks, but acted in one movie also. Somewhere along the way, she decided to make a movie about how women are exploited in low budget trash movies.I wouldn't characterize Springer's stance as militant feminist, but she doesn't hide the fact that she is an advocate for these women. Odette interviews the men who make the movies, such as Corman, Jim Wyrnoski, and Fred Aldo Ray. They basically explain that the movies contain nudity because the audience is primarily male, and this is what will attract them to the film. Several actresses are interviewed and provide different attitudes about doing nudity.The most time is given to actress Maria Ford, who looks much better dressed casually for the interview than she does in any of the clips from her movies. She expresses a dislike for doing some of the things her movies requires, but is afraid to speak out in case she gets a bad reputation and isn't given more work. Does she have a legitimate concern? You'll notice that after she made this movie criticizing several directors and producers, Odette Springer disappeared from the face of the earth. Did she choose to leave the business altogether, or was there a backlash? Springer makes herself a big part of the story, discussing her own career, as well as some revelations about her personal history. She makes sure to score the film with plenty of her own compositions. Some of the criticisms of the movie mention that she has perhaps put too much attention on herself.My personal opinion is that I wish there were more positive roles for women; however, the actresses in this film admit that they take the roles willingly to advance their careers. I think that if they are uncomfortable with nudity, they should not compromise and try to build a career on their own terms. They may not succeed, but they could at least say they stuck to what they believed.

vj-66 I think this documentary only focuses on the negative side of the b-movie industry.I don't think there is anything wrong with these movies but I know some people with disagree with that. I collect alot of B-movies/exploitation movies from the 70's to the present that's why I rented this documentary. I won't lie I did feel a bit guilty after viewing this because it seemed like it was targeting men in general, because guys like me rent or buy this kind of thing.How am I different than any other guy? How many guys don't like to look at beautiful women? Believe it or not I do respect these women who act in these kind of movies.I have met Brinke Stevens and a few other scream queens in person. I thought they were very nice people as well as being beautiful women. I have nothing against Odette Springer or Maria Ford,if they want out of the business good for them. In alot of ways I don't think mainstream hollywood is any better,sex is a commodity no matter where you go. I happen to like Fred Olen Ray's & Jim Wynorski's movies,does that make me a bad guy? It shouldn't but there are alot of closed minded people out there who only understand what the hell is really going on in the world.If you like b-movies like so many people do ,you may want to see this just for your own piece of mind. I wouldn't let it influence your opinion of these movies. All I can say is see this documentary and decide for yourself.Remember one thing sex & violence will not disappear in our society it hasn't yet. You can't blame movies for the worlds problems, you have a brain use it.To all the b-movie director/producers out there,Keep Up The Good Work!!